Yesterday, the Western Neighborhoods Project posted video from the final moments of Sutro Baths when it burned down on June 26, 1966. The old 8mm film was transfered to DVD and provided to WNP by one of their members, Mark Adams. Joel Springer, who shot the footage, was known for chasing and filming many fires in San Francisco.
Sutro Baths was no longer in operation in 1966, and its swimming days were long behind it. Before its closure to the public in 1964, it had morphed into an ice-skating rink.
At the time of the fire, the buildings were in the process of being demolished in anticipation of the development of high-rise apartments and. After the fire, the city abandoned those plans.
Sarah B.
Fascinating, thanks. Looks like it almost took out Cliff House too.
Rebuild it!
The story of Sutro Baths, told by 99% Invisible.
http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/young-ruin/
Amazing!! It is a pity so far we have not restored the Sutro Baths.