Chicken on a Unicycle has some great history about these venues.
California Hall events:
http://www.chickenonaunicycle.com/Cal%20Hall%20Shows.htm
The Avalon Ballroom was nearby at 1268 Sutter between Polk & Van Ness, was also
upstairs, and also used to be a dance hall.
http://en.
yes, california hall was a dance hall and yes the main area was upstairs.
The building is a designated landmark so has retained the same basic
structure.
however, it definitely does not have round windows. here's a photo i found
http://dirtyharryfilminglocations.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/p101
Hi,
am doing some "duh, did this really happen man" remembrances and am
having difficulty; nothing new.
Was the California Hall on Polk St., the one which was on an upper
floor, used to be a dance hall, H.A. threw their birthday bash there
in 66? Remember being in a venue and staring down out th
