- Hollywood Theatre, Portland
Facebook This Prohibition-era venue features live performances and indie films.
- Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay
Facebook This theater opened its doors in 1925 and has delighted generations of moviegoers with its incredible Egypt inspired decorations.
- OK Theatre, Enterprise, OR
Facebook This historic theater was built in 1918 and featured sloped seating, a then new innovation, so guests could get an unobstructed view. Not specifically a movie venue, this wildcard makes the list because it’s the oldest continuously-operating theater in the state.
- 99W, Newberg
Facebook It’s summertime, so enjoy a movie under the stars at this drive-in.
- Cameo Theatre, Newberg
Facebook Or take it indoors, at the Cameo, also run by the folks behind 99W.
- Kennedy School, Portland
“Kennedy School - Portland Oregon” by Ian Poellet (User:Werewombat) - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons A former elementary school built in the 1910s, this space is now occupied by a 35-room hotel, restaurant, and funky movie theater.
- Motor Vu Drive-In, Dallas, OR
Facebook Hop in your classic ride and go back in time at this old-school drive-in.
- Palace Theatre, Silverton
Facebook If you’ve ever been to this theater, this image should be a familiar sight, as the venue has been known to take intermission so guests can grab themselves a snack.
- Living Room Theaters, Portland
Facebook The big screen of a movie theater is combined with the comfort of a European-style cafe.
- Salem Cinema
Facebook This venue is popular for indie movie fans as it’s the only theater in town that screens them.
Have you been to any of these venues? Which are your favorite? And what other theaters can you think of in Oregon that are to be treasured? Let us know!
This Prohibition-era venue features live performances and indie films.
This theater opened its doors in 1925 and has delighted generations of moviegoers with its incredible Egypt inspired decorations.
This historic theater was built in 1918 and featured sloped seating, a then new innovation, so guests could get an unobstructed view. Not specifically a movie venue, this wildcard makes the list because it’s the oldest continuously-operating theater in the state.
It’s summertime, so enjoy a movie under the stars at this drive-in.
Or take it indoors, at the Cameo, also run by the folks behind 99W.
“Kennedy School - Portland Oregon” by Ian Poellet (User:Werewombat) - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
A former elementary school built in the 1910s, this space is now occupied by a 35-room hotel, restaurant, and funky movie theater.
Hop in your classic ride and go back in time at this old-school drive-in.
If you’ve ever been to this theater, this image should be a familiar sight, as the venue has been known to take intermission so guests can grab themselves a snack.
The big screen of a movie theater is combined with the comfort of a European-style cafe.
This venue is popular for indie movie fans as it’s the only theater in town that screens them.
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