United Artists Theatre (Portland, Oregon)
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| Former names | Majestic Theatre |
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| Location | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Opened | June 10, 1911 |
| Renovated | 1929 |
| Closed | 1955 |
| Demolished | 1957 |
United Artists Theatre, originally known as the Majestic Theatre, was a theatre in Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
History
The Majestic Theatre opened as Portland's first "palace" for motion pictures on June 10, 1911, at the northeast corner of Southwest Park Avenue and Washington Street. In 1929, ownership transferred to J. J. Parker Theatres; the company renovated the venue and changes its name to United Artists Theatre.[1] The building was designed by Bennes and Herzog, who are also credited for designing Portland's Hollywood Theatre. During the renovation, offices on the second floor were converted into a lounge measuring 40 feet (12 m) by 100 feet (30 m). In addition, the interior was refitted.[1] Mayor George Luis Baker spoke at the venue's rededication ceremony on September 29, 1928. The theatre closed in 1955 and was demolished in 1957.[1] The site is now occupied by the Union Bank Tower (formerly known as the Bank of California building), built in 1967–1969.
References
- 1911 architecture
- 1911 establishments in Oregon
- 1955 disestablishments in Oregon
- 1957 disestablishments in Oregon
- Cinemas and movie theaters in Oregon
- Demolished theatres in Oregon
- Southwest Portland, Oregon
- Theatres in Portland, Oregon
- United Artists Theatre buildings
- Demolished buildings and structures in Portland, Oregon