| Oriental Theatre |
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Address
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Grand Avenue at Morrison Street
(modern address, 828 SE Grand Avenue)
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| Opening Night Seating Capacity |
2750 |
| Original Theatre Owner |
Walter E. Tebbetts |
| Original Theatre Architect |
unknown |
| Years of Operation |
Opened 31 December 1927 |
| Type of Musical Accompaniment |
Wurlitzer orchestra theatre pipe organ |
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Current Status
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Demolished 1970
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The Oriental Theatre was an eastside theatre built by Walter E. Tebbetts and was opened as Tebbetts’ Oriental Theatre.
Portland’s street numbering changed in 1933. In later years, the theatre was owned by Hamrick-Evergreen Theatres.
References: PDX History website.
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