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Palm Theatre
Hawthorne Theatre
 
Address 2021 SE Hawthorne Avenue (modern address)
Opening Night Seating Capacity 450
Original Theatre Owner unknown
Original Theatre Architect unknown
Years of Operation 1914-present
Type of Musical Accompaniment unknown
Current Status Operating

The Palm Theatre originally opened in 1914, and in 1915 the venue was renamed the Hawthorne Theatre.

Portland’s street numbering changed in 1933.

In 1934, the theatre was renamed the Star Hawthorne; renamed the Zephyr Theatre in 1937; and renamed the Plaza Theatre in 1938. In 1957, the theatre was renamed the Fine Arts Theatre, and it was again renamed the Columbia Theatre in 1987. The venue continues to operate as the CineMagic Theatre, to which it was renamed in 1991.

References: FilmYearBook-1926 p. 568 : Oregon Historical Society website.

 

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