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Shopping mall in California, U.S.
Crocker Galleria
Entrance to Crocker Galleria
Location50 Post Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Coordinates37°47′27″N 122°24′06″W / 37.79083°N 122.40167°W / 37.79083; -122.40167
Opening date1982
DeveloperSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
No. of stores and services3 (as of 2024)
ParkingYes

Crocker Galleria is a three-level shopping center located at 50 Post Street in San Francisco's Financial District.

History

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.

Incidence

Main article: Disappearance of Kristen Modafferi

Crocker Galleria is also notable for the mysterious disappearance of Kristen Modafferi in 1997. Modafferi, an 18-year-old college student, vanished after leaving her job at the Galleria. Despite extensive investigations, her case remains unsolved.

References

  1. "Crocker Galleria looks to shed retail space amid overhaul". San Francisco Business Times. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. "Kristen Deborah Modafferi". State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. 2000-02-03. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  3. 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.
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