San Francisco National Guard Armory and Arsenal - San Francisco, CA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"This 200,000 square foot reproduction Moorish Castle was completed in 1914 and was used as a National Guard facility until 1976. It is full of period detail including cavernous dungeon-like basements, stone staircases, sweeping corridors, and a gigantic drill court spanning almost an acre. During rioting in San Francisco in 1934, it served as both a barricade and safety point for officers." (visit link)

In 2007, the building was sold to Kink.com, a pornagraphic movie studio and the location was used to shoot movies. This caused controversy in the neighborhood.

Street address: 1800 Mission St San Francisco, CA USA 94110 County / Borough / Parish: San Francisco Year listed: 1978 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Defense, Social Current function: Vacant/Not In Use Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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