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State Theatre
 
Address 616 NW 21st Avenue
Opening Night Seating Capacity 730
Original Theater Owner unknown
Original Theater Architect unknown
Years of Operation Opened in 1925
Type of Musical Accompaniment unknown
Current Status Operating

The State Theatre was renamed the Vista Theatre in 1941, and quickly was renamed the 21st Avenue Theatre in 1942. In 1965, the theater was again renamed the Cinema 21. About the same time the theater’s seating was reduced to 640.

References: Oregon Historical Society website.

 

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