Opened in 1922 and declared a San Francisco Historic Landmark in 1976, the theater’s Spanish Baroque design and neon sign still hold sway over the city’s denizens. Having survived bouts of disrepair and enduring threats of closure, in its 100th year the Castro is on the verge of another revival — with Berkeley-based concert promoters at the helm, focused on bringing new experiences to the building.
Source: Castro Theatre at 100: From sing-alongs to drag shows, memories of S.F.’s ‘gay cathedral’ | Datebook