Crocker Galleria
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| Location | 50 Post Street, San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 37°47′27″N 122°24′06″W / 37.79083°N 122.40167°W |
| Opening date | 1982 |
| Developer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| No. of stores and services | 3 (as of 2024) |
| Parking | Yes |
Crocker Galleria is a three-level shopping center located at 50 Post Street in San Francisco's Financial District.[1]
History
[edit]Crocker Galleria was opened in 1982, designed by Edward Charles Bassett of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Originally, it housed around 62 stores and restaurants, providing an urban amenity for pedestrians in a densely packed urban core.
Known for its glass atrium inspired by Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, it offers a semi-indoor shopping experience.[citation needed]
Incidence
[edit]Crocker Galleria is also notable for the mysterious disappearance of Kristen Modafferi in 1997.[2] Modafferi, an 18-year-old college student, vanished after leaving her job at the Galleria. Despite extensive investigations, her case remains unsolved.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Crocker Galleria looks to shed retail space amid overhaul". San Francisco Business Times. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Kristen Deborah Modafferi". State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. 2000-02-03. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ Birkbeck, Matt (December 2003). "Without a Trace" (PDF). Reader's Digest. New York City: Trusted Media Brands, Inc. pp. 84–94. ISSN 0034-0375. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-11-09.