How much money did Mayor George Christopher receive from real estate developers to push this magnificent theatre into the ground and permit construction of the most hideous building in San Francisco? Someone should be held accountable!
I stil have the record that rodsalter mentions, and it still sounds great although a little scratched from age. These organs are quickly becoming a lost thing anymore.
I was a young guy in my early 20's when I first heard this fabulous organ on a 12" vinyl record. George Wright was the organist. My 1st vist to San Francisco from Australia was in 1989 but didn't think about the Fox Thearter at that time. Research since then has of course revealed that it is very sadly no more. I visited again in 2006 and went to its address to see a modern office block. How awful by comparison to the thearter. So glad that the organ still lives on albeit in a new location. Rod.
Very true. The one good thing: The organ is happily installed in the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood (after it's tenure in a private residence somewhere or other). It can be heard regularly at the El Cap.
How much money did Mayor George Christopher receive from real estate developers to push this magnificent theatre into the ground and permit construction of the most hideous building in San Francisco? Someone should be held accountable!
MoviePalacesf 3 months ago
@MoviePalacesf It's heart breaking, isn't it?
davidgray2 1 week ago
where did the organ go?
TuboEspectador 1 year ago
@TuboEspectador I think its at the El Capitan in Los Angeles.
TheProudAmerican777 1 year ago
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The El Capitan
HUH
The Subway is close.
Think I Will take a little trip from Union station next time I am there.
San Francisco lost much of It's Character when grand old buildings were torn down.
The Historical preservation society is making a mistake about the north beach library.
Let the wrecking ball loose.
Good Riddance.
DogeatDogma.blogspot.com
PEACE
LaughwayHouse 1 year ago
WTF Redevelopment My Ass.
I Remember Market when The Glitsy Marquee Glow was awesome.
The Run From 5th to 10th was safe and great.I went to a safe pool hall and played pinball.The Fascination Giant Roll the Balls skill Game was Fun.
Playland and Monkey Island at the Zoo.
I Understand Monkey Island being closed.The Rest was BS.
Big Wigs Like Milton Meyers horenstein had other ideas.
The Loss of The FOX San Francisco is Forever UNFORGIVEABLE.
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LaughwayHouse 1 year ago
The album "Farewell to the Fox" is now remastered & available on CD; Total time 72 minutes 26 songs Fantasy Records.
nikola1tesla 2 years ago
I stil have the record that rodsalter mentions, and it still sounds great although a little scratched from age. These organs are quickly becoming a lost thing anymore.
nmlooner 2 years ago
I was a young guy in my early 20's when I first heard this fabulous organ on a 12" vinyl record. George Wright was the organist. My 1st vist to San Francisco from Australia was in 1989 but didn't think about the Fox Thearter at that time. Research since then has of course revealed that it is very sadly no more. I visited again in 2006 and went to its address to see a modern office block. How awful by comparison to the thearter. So glad that the organ still lives on albeit in a new location. Rod.
rodsalter 3 years ago
@rodsalter - The Fox was demolished in 1963 - 64. It was one of the finest theatres in the world. I sure miss it and the "Mighty Wurlitzer".
Thomas05091942 1 year ago
This is a truly wonderful organ. How sad that this theater is gone. Who is the narrator in this video??
dannyzad17 3 years ago
The narrator is my old friend Fred Krock, formerly chief engineer of KQED-FM and veteran of Bay Area classical music radio and recording.
don94403 3 years ago
Very true. The one good thing: The organ is happily installed in the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood (after it's tenure in a private residence somewhere or other). It can be heard regularly at the El Cap.
CathedrlCarillonneur 3 years ago
How sad it is that this theater no longer exists!!!
adpretty 3 years ago 2