Now: The first of two gateways to the Mission District via BART, the contrast with wherever you're coming from can strike you like a dirty explosion of color and diverse energy. 16th Street crosses the parallel lines of Valencia and Mission.
Then: The Roxie Theater has operated at this location since 1909. (It renamed Roxie and given the neon sign in 1933). The Victoria Theatre was built in 1908.
How To Get There: By far the fastest and easiest way to get to 16th and Mission is on BART, since there is a station here. The trip takes only a few minutes from Powell/Union Square, so it's pretty tragic that many visitors never manage to make this connection. The 22 Muni bus line also travels down 16th Street, from Church and Fillmore to the west, and Potrero Hill to the east.
16th Street at Guerrero
Mission Street at 16th Street
The 22-Fillmore bus on 16th Street at Mission Street
Walgreen's on Mission and 16th Street
BART Station entrance at 16th and Mission
Bar Bambino on 16th Street between Mission Street and South Van Ness
Victoria Theatre on 16th Street at Capp
La Loma Produce on 16th Street
Taqueria Pancho Villa on 16th Street between Mission and Valencia
Roxie Cinema on 16th Street at Valencia
El Cafe Tazo on 16th Street near Valencia
Pork Store Cafe on 16th Street near Valencia Street
Monk's Kettle Restaurant and Bar on 16th Street between Valencia and Guerrero
Andalu Tapas Bar and Lounge on 16th Street at Guerrero
Pakwan Pakastani and Indian Restaurant on 16th Street
Ti Couz Creperie on 16th Street near Valencia
Kilowatt Bar on 16th Street near Guerrero
Smokes Etc on 16th Street
Elixir Saloon on 16th Street at Guerrero Street
Bell Jar on 16th Street at Guerrero Street
Artist XChange on 16th Street between Guerrero and Valencia
Adobe Bookshop on 16th Street between Guerrero and Valencia
Idol Vintage on 16th Street between Guerrero and Valencia
Il Cantuccio Italian Restaurant on 16th Street between Guerrero and Dolores
Needles and Pens on 16th Street between Guerrero and Dolores
Creativity Explored Art Gallery and Art School, on 16th Street between Guerrero and Dolores Streets
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