Exposition Auditorium
Named in the records1910–1978
294 records of San Francisco tie this place, 1910–1978: 275 decisions of the Board of Supervisors and 19 facts read from city reports. Open the full list, with filters for years, kind and outcome.
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- 294: 275 Board decisions, 19 facts from city reports
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- 1910–1978
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The 60 most telling of its 294 records, in date order: the ones an editor picked first, then the highest scored. The one-line summaries were written by a language model from the printed page; open the page to check the wording.
| When | What the record says | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-20 | Exposition Auditorium's main hall is reserved free of charge for a Municipal Band concert on January 2, 1916. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1915-12-20 | The State of California was granted free space in the Exposition Auditorium for a products exhibit, revocable on 90 days notice. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1915-12-20 | The Board reserved the Exposition Auditorium rent-free on December 30, 1915 for the Mayor's dedication ceremony. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-01-04 | Ordinance amends rules for the Exposition Auditorium, requiring a cash deposit of twenty-five per cent of rent for free use. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-05-15 | Board appointed James Donahue as managing superintendent of the Exposition Auditorium at $200 (≈ $6,182 in 2026 dollars) a month after amendments. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-06-26 | Ordinance No. 3789 orders an organ balcony built in the Exposition Auditorium, with the Board of Public Works to contract for it. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-08-21 | The Widows and Orphans Aid Association was granted use of Exposition Auditorium halls for a February 1917 concert and ball. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-09-11 | San Francisco Daily News granted free use of Exposition Auditorium halls for a Christmas Day 1916 festival for poor children. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-11-27 | Supervisor Power's resolution appropriates $1,822.08 (≈ $56,324 in 2026 dollars) for small repairs and equipment at City Hall, jails, the hospital and Exposition Auditorium; adopted. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1916-12-18 | Supervisors adopted resolution setting aside $500 (≈ $15,456 in 2026 dollars) from Auditorium Fund for a popular concert at Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-01-15 | Exposition Auditorium organ gets $542 (≈ $14,267 in 2026 dollars) more to finish installation | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-02-13 | The National Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians was granted free use of Exposition Auditorium halls, July 16 to 20, 1917. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-02-26 | Exposition Auditorium reserved free of charge for the City's dedication of its great pipe organ on March 18, 1917. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-02-27 | Municipal Orchestra granted free use of Exposition Auditorium Main Hall on March 11, 1917 for a concert. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-03-05 | The Mayor was authorised to contract an organist for the Exposition Auditorium organ; a substitute resolution was adopted instead of the bill. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-03-26 | William H. Crocker was granted use of the Main Hall in Exposition Auditorium for a concert on March 29, 1917. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-04-09 | The Board reserved the Exposition auditorium on April 26, 1917 for a Municipal Orchestra concert. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-04-09 | The Mayor is authorized to contract with Edwin H. Lemare for one year as organist of the Exposition Auditorium organ. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-04-30 | Board of Education was granted the Exposition Auditorium Main Hall on May 7, 1917 to show Yosemite Valley films free. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-05-07 | The Magnus Memorial was granted use of the Exposition Auditorium Main Hall on May 31, 1917 for a concert. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-05-14 | $111.78 (≈ $2,942 in 2026 dollars) for organ wiring at the Exposition Auditorium | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-06-25 | Appropriations approved for Engine House No. 37, Exposition Auditorium, San Francisco Hospital, sewers and two school yards. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-08-06 | Municipal Orchestra was granted free use of the Exposition Auditorium main hall for an August 9, 1917 concert. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-09-11 | Board granted Frank N. Healy permission to rent Main Hall in the Exposition Auditorium for a Sunday concert in October 1917. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917-09-17 | The Municipal Orchestra was granted free use of Main Hall in the Exposition Auditorium for a concert on October 11, 1917. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-01-28 | Board approved $105 (≈ $2,343 in 2026 dollars) from urgent necessities funds to paint and varnish Exposition Auditorium entrance and exit doors. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-01-28 | Supervisor McLeran's resolution appropriates funds for Rincon Hill regrading plans and Exposition Auditorium repairs, adopted after amendment. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-05-13 | Mayor authorized to contract with Edwin H. Lemare as official organist at the Exposition Auditorium, up to $833.33 (≈ $18,595 in 2026 dollars) monthly. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-05-13 | The Board authorized the Mayor to contract Edwin H. Lemare as city organist at the Exposition Auditorium for three months at $833.33 (≈ $18,595 in 2026 dollars) monthly. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-07-22 | Board passed ordinance letting the Mayor contract Edwin H. Lemare as Exposition Auditorium organist for one year. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-08-05 | Proposed ordinance would set up an Auditorium Committee and rental rates for the Exposition Auditorium, introduced by Supervisor Hayden. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-10-28 | Exposition Auditorium placed at the disposal of the Board of Health and Red Cross for the influenza emergency; resolution adopted. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1918-11-25 | The Mayor was asked to appoint a citizens' committee to plan Thanksgiving Day exercises in Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1919-03-31 | An Exposition Auditorium ante-room was set aside as headquarters for the high school Reserve Officers' Training Camp. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1920-03-15 | Board adopted a resolution backing the Mission Restoration Committee's April 17, 1920 costume ball at Exposition Auditorium to restore the Spanish missions. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1920-03-22 | Board ordered folding gates furnished and installed at the Exposition Auditorium, authorising the Board of Public Works to contract for them. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1920-05-24 | Ordinance providing for management of the Exposition Auditorium was finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1920-09-07 | Payment of $500 (≈ $8,424 in 2026 dollars) for a canopy at Exposition Auditorium approved. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1921-12-05 | Board of Public Works authorized to contract for new electrical wiring and plug outlets in the Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1922-04-24 | The Board ordered two toilets built in Polk Hall at the Exposition Auditorium, with the Board of Public Works to contract for the work. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1922-10-02 | Mayor authorized to contract with the San Francisco Musical Association for a symphony concert series at Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1923-03-26 | Resolution adopted asking the Mayor to appoint a committee to arrange the Flag Day celebration at Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1923-06-18 | Board adopted Resolution 21234 asking the Mayor to appoint a citizens committee for music week concerts in the Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1923-08-13 | The Board authorized the Mayor to contract with the San Francisco Musical Association for a symphony concert series at the Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1923-08-13 | Mayor to contract the Symphony Orchestra for Exposition Auditorium concerts | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1924-06-02 | Mayor authorized to contract with the San Francisco Musical Association for Symphony concerts at the Exposition Auditorium, September 1924 to March 1925. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1925-03-23 | Supervisor Hayden proposed asking the Park Commission to decorate the Exposition Auditorium for a spring musical festival. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1925-06-08 | Mayor authorized to contract with the San Francisco Musical Association for municipal pop concerts at Exposition Auditorium from September 1925 to March 1926. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1926-05-03 | Mayor Rolph disapproved appointing Robert G. Drady Managing Superintendent of the Exposition Auditorium at $250 (≈ $4,759 in 2026 dollars) a month. | vetoed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1927-09-19 | The Municipal Railway Extension Bond Campaign Committee was granted free use of the Main Hall at Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1928-04-09 | Mayor authorized to contract with the Musical Association of San Francisco for two Spring Music Festival concerts at Exposition Auditorium for $7,000 (≈ $137,929 in 2026 dollars). | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1930-10-27 | Musical Association of San Francisco was authorized to give six concerts in Exposition Auditorium, with the City receiving all proceeds. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1931-07-20 | Repealed Resolution 34746, cancelling permission for International Athletic Club to hold a wrestling match at Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1931-12-07 | Mayor asked to appoint a citizens' committee to help with the Christmas Eve celebration in Exposition Auditorium. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1932-11-14 | Board changes the Exposition Auditorium carpenter position to a $225 (≈ $5,534 in 2026 dollars) monthly rate in the Annual Salary Ordinance. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1942-05-14 | Exposition Auditorium's budget was approved at $54,914 (≈ $1.1 million in 2026 dollars), as recommended by the Finance Committee. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1943-10-25 | Salary ordinance reclassifying Exposition Auditorium operating engineer positions and correcting janitor pay was finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1943-10-25 | Salary ordinance for Exposition Auditorium staff passed, reclassifying operating engineers and correcting one daily pay rate to $6.25 (≈ $122 in 2026 dollars). | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1978-06-05 | Polk Hall in Exposition Auditorium renamed [name withheld] | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1978-06-05 | Polk Hall in Exposition Auditorium renamed [name withheld] | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
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