Doc here with an adult theater closing notice from 3 weeks ago that my esteemed colleague, Brent picked up from the Secrets Adult Theater Yahoo Group. It is an interesting read and editorial from the author of the original post, Jason.
I have found a couple images in my database of The Gaiety Theater (which would be The Dollhouse later in life. Could not find any of The Dollhouse)
Enjoy.
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Hi Folks,
As of a couple of weeks ago, the Dollhouse theatre on Turk and Taylor streets in SF was closed down for good. This was the last remaining straight porn theatre in SF. The original theatre at this location was the Gaiety, and an arts organization is trying to revamp it into a performance space for local artists. On the positive side, the theatre revamp will help to better serve the arts community and hopefully bring some much needed change to the dingiest part of the Tenderloin.
I would frequent the Dollhouse about once or twice per month and though I rarely saw couples, there was lots of good porn, J/O, and action along the back wall. The theatre wasn't getting a lot of customers, much like every other porn theatre over the past 20 years, but the small community of regulars will surely miss it dearly.
I fear that it won't be long before the theatre at Secrets becomes history as well. We're only a couple of years away from DVD video becoming antiquated and once this happens, there won't be any need for porn video rentals or preview booths.
I've been enjoying the porn theatre experience since I turned 18. Being able to safely explore and express sexuality in the company of others has always been a huge turn on for me. I've also discovered some of the country's most beautiful and ornate old theatres that would have been demolished years ago had they not been converted to porn theatres.
Get out there and enjoy the porn theatres of the world while you still can! It might be your last chance.
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Thanks again to the author Jason, and to Brent in Portland for bringing this bit o'news to light. In the words of Freddie Mercury: "Another one bites the dust..."
Do you have a story or Blast From The Past from this theater or any other adult theater you'd like to see here at The Journal? E-mail The Good Doctor at emiliolizardo1@gmail.com, and I will get the story up for both you and the thousands of readers who visit The Journal every week.
Consider it a public service.
Thanks,
Doc