New Mission Theater News Index

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Photos of the New Mission Theater from 2001 and earlier

Looking at San Francisco's Legacy Moviehouses

12-04-03: CCSF Board accepts Gus Murad $4.5M offer to buy New Mission

The Friends of 1800's Letter to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

10-14-06 SF Examiner
NEW MISSION TO HAVE NEW USE

04-23-06 Chronicle
BIG SCREEN REVIVAL

12-25-03 Chronicle
SAVE THE NEW MISSION
Editorial encourages prospective buyer Gus Murad "to provide City College a lesson in cultural preservation."

10-16-03 Chronicle
THE STORY OF ONE BLOCK ON MISSION STREET...
Peter Plate's article gives a perspective on the New Mission Theater in the context of its present day neighborhood.

08-04-01 Chronicle
LANDMARKS BOARD PANEL TRULY LILY-LIVERED
Ken Garcia of the Chronicle takes the Landmarks Board to task on the National Register recommendation.

08-01-01 Chronicle Letter
SAVE THE NEW MISSION THEATER (NANCY CHARRAGA)

07-14-01 Chronicle
VANISHING THEATERS A REEL CRIME

03-15-01 BA.R.
PRESERVATION AND THE NEW MISSION: The Fate of an Architectural Treasure.
Jim Van Buskirk provides valuable background info on the theater.

01-13-01 Chronicle
COMPROMISE CALLED FOR ON MOVIE HOUSE

01-10-01 Chronicle
AN EDUCATION IN PRESERVATION
Tanya Schevitz of the Chronicle provides background info on City College's difficulties with preservation.

07-08-05 Chronicle
INSTITUTE ON AGING PLANS FOR GEARY HOMECOMING
Despite neighborhood opposition and efforts to accommodate the Coronet, plans proceed ahead for the $60 million housing project.

02-20-04 Chronicle
ALEXANDRIA, A 1923 LANDMARK, CLOSES ITS DOORS
Information on the Alexandria's sale and closing, and the continuing interest from neighborhood groups to save it.

01-07-04 American Independent Business Alliance
SAN FRANCISCO'S VOGUE THEATER UP FOR SALE
Commentary on Regal Entertainment's move to sell its SF theaters in face of multiplex rivals, AMC and Loews Metreon.

05-31-02 Chronicle
DRUGSTORE REJECTED AT S.F. THEATER SITE: ACTIVISTS WANT CINEMA 21 BACK

05-29-02 Chronicle
SINGLE PURPOSE: NEW NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP AIMS TO SAVE MARINA MOVIE HOUSE FROM WALGREENS

03-31-00 Chronicle
BROWN FLOATS IDEAS TO SAVE MOVIE HOUSES
Former SF Mayor Brown explores alternative options to save single screen theaters. Gavin Newson holds a hearing meeting with UA officials and other theater owners.