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July 23, 2021
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ORIENTAL THEATER AT 148 NE GRAND AVE
Oriental was the second largest theater in Portland next to the Paramount. Opened to great fanfare in 1928 & sadly demolished in 1970. The theaters interior was over the top featuring smoking rooms and even child care in the basement. The giant Wurlitzer organ was sold at auction and moved to The Organ Grinder on SE 82nd. Oriental had 2,040 seats and private boxes.
• Oriental Theater became a live music venue in the mid 60’s.
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