I grew up going there as a 10 to 12yr old. Would even take the bus out there from Westlake by myself. That Fun House was the best. Sad they did not rebuilt it and save it. Now just ugly condos.
ive watched this 20 times now...never fail to get choked up...Michael Ried and I were there every weekend...the Flamin Grooves hosted all the young bands..Tux Moon,Neg Trend..party at the Hole after...too drunk to fuck
Yeah you forgot the Rock Against Racism Clash show. The Buzzcocks and Gang of Four, Levi and the Rockets, Specials, reggae shows and many, many others. I have a bunch of pics I took there.
Spent many a night there. Dirk, Ness, Cosmo and the guys behind the bars. I also took tons of photos there for Creep and Maximum Rocknroll mags. Good times.
Thank Feinstein for having it torn down. Her husband was the one who had development interest in our Playland. He built Condos most Native San Franciscans could not afford then or now...
Since this closed from what I read Labor Day, 1972, I so wish they would’ve filmed an episode from the (Streets of San Francisco) here. I think the show came out in 72’ so that means this place was up and running probably while they were filming the show for the first year.
There is a new video on RU-vid called "Destruction of Playland" and it shows the very last few rides of the Looff merry go round operating, and also actual scenes of the wrecking crew tearing down parts of the Fun House and the giant slide!!!! 👍
Almost too sad.... having spent my childhood at 26th and Balboa...I remember all of this, never thinking that it would end. Thank you for a lovely few minutes and a return to a time when things were so much more innocent and safe. Great video!!!!
San Francisco is done. The Nordstrom Center on Market St. downtown is shutting down due to out of control lawlessness. The last to go will be Union Square, and that's on its last leg.☠️🪦
One night before a show I was walking down a side street and the cars that belonged to the people killed at Jonestown were all parked in a lot. It was a great place to see bands
Broke my heart to watch. Went many times in 2nd half of 60's. It had seen better days by late '60s. Seedy characters running around and employed there. Last time we went on Diving Bell, operator kept us under for a long time. Still have two slot cars we raced on tracks. Also have Chronicle special supplement when it closed in '72.
'All good things must come to an end' Playland at the beach, Sutro's baths, Sutro's heights, Sutro's Cliff house, Golden Gate park, S.F Zoo etc.. Sad days when nobody seems to care anymore about what we grew up with and having it all disappear right before the camera lens. too bad more people didn't care and it could've lasted a lot longer for a new generation to enjoy.
