The story
This movie palace where bobbysoxers screamed for Frank Sinatra nearly became a parking garage before citizens saved it.
Everything that was here
- 1928–present · still open
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Paramount Theatre)Theater
This movie palace where bobbysoxers screamed for Frank Sinatra nearly became a parking garage before citizens saved it.
See the map in 1929 → - 1913–present · still open
The Benson HotelHotel
Every president except George W. Bush has stayed at this hotel where a rock drummer died in his room.
See the map in 1914 → - 1954–2022
Mary's ClubBar
Portland's oldest strip club, where Courtney Love claims she 'bought my very first guitar.'
See the map in 1955 → - 1926–1988
Broadway TheatreTheater
Portland's premiere Todd-AO roadshow theater was demolished by the man who later built Regal Cinemas.
See the map in 1927 →
Nearby history
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