Castro Theatre and its local folklore

The Castro Theatre, opened in 1922 at 429 Castro St, is a historic movie palace known for its ornate interior, Wurlitzer organ, and repertory film programming. It has hosted film festivals, sing-alongs, and community events for decades and is a landmark of the Castro District's cultural history. Some local anecdotes and tour narratives recount unexplained sounds or projectionist-related stories at the theatre; those reports are unverified and considered part of local folklore.