Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco, CA
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DougK
N 37° 46.710 W 122° 25.049
10S E 551297 N 4181399
Though not on the main fair grounds, Exhibition Auditorium was built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915. This is the only “original” Fair building still standing today.
Waymark Code: WMBTT4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
Views: 20
The
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) was a World’s Fair held in San Francisco from February 20-December 4, 1915. Included in the city's new renovations were a new million dollar
auditorium built in San Francisco's new Civic Center.
Formerly known as the San Francisco Civic Auditorium, it was renamed in 1992 to honor rock promoter Bill Graham.
Original Name of Structure (during fair): Exhibition Auditorium
Current Name of Structure: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Fair Name: Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Location: 99 Grove Street, San Francisco, California
Year of Fair: 1915
Theme of Fair: recovery of the City of San Francisco after the Great 1906 Earthquake
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Website Reference: Not listed
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