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FLORENCE GOULD THEATER



Originally called the Little Theater, the Florence Gould Theater
opened at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1924.

The Gould Theater was designed by George Applegarth, architect
of the museum itself, and decorated in the Louis XVI style.
The ceiling of the 316-seat jewel-box theater boasts an elaborate
mural, The Apotheosis of the California Soldier, painted in 1924
by Spanish artist and decorator Julio Villa y Prades.

The Little Theater was rededicated as the Florence Gould Theater
in 1987, after an extensive restoration and renovation
funded by a grant from the Florence J. Gould Foundation.

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DIRECTIONS TO THE LEGION OF HONOR



The Legion of Honor is located in Lincoln Park near 34th Ave.
and Clement St. There is parking near the museum.
Many people enjoy arriving early and having lunch at the cafe.

Bus from Union Square: Take the 38 Geary to 33rd Ave., walk one block
north to Clement St. and up the hill to the museum, or transfer to the
18 bus. For more Muni information call 673-MUNI.

From the Peninsula: Take 280 north and 19th Ave.
When entering Golden Gate Park get in left lane and take 25th Ave.
to Clement St. Turn left on Clement and right at 34th into Lincoln Park.

From Marin: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, and take the
19th Ave./Park Presidio exit immediately after exiting the Toll Plaza.
Take Park Presidio (14th Ave.) south through the tunnel.
Turn right on Geary Blvd. Take Geary to 34th Ave.
Turn right at 34th into Lincoln Park.

From the East Bay: From the Bay Bridge, take I 80 west to the 9th St. exit.
Take the 9th St./civic center/Fell St./Golden Gate Bridge exit.
Turn left on Harrison and right on 9th St.
Stay on 9th going north past Market St. and Van Ness Ave.
You will now be on Hayes St. Turn right on Franklin Ave., then left onto Geary Blvd.
and take Geary to 34th Ave. Turn right at 34th into Lincoln Park.

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