Avalon Ballroom, Music venue in Polk Gulch, San Francisco, United States
The building at 1244 Sutter Street contains a large ballroom with wooden floors, L-shaped balcony, mirrors, columns, and red wallpaper decorations.
The structure, designed by architect Alfred Henry Jacobs in 1911, initially operated as Puckett's College of Dancing before becoming a concert hall in 1966.
The Avalon Ballroom hosted performances by numerous influential musicians, including Janis Joplin's first appearance with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
The venue accommodated 500 people and featured light shows projected onto sheets hanging from the balcony during musical performances.
Local artists created specialized concert posters for each performance, incorporating psychedelic designs that became collectors' items in later years.
Location: San Francisco
Official opening: 1966
Address: 1268 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
GPS coordinates: 37.78783,-122.42094
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:53
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