Fire destroys the Gresham Theater in September, 1970. The building hade been abandoned for many years and was scheduled for demolition. It was removed entirely in 1971.
Opened June 2, 1950 as the Hood. It was Henry and Rose Moyer’s fifth theater in Oregon. The opening feature was Paramount’s “The Eagle and the Hawk.” Publicity stated it featured 800 “bodiform” seats, air conditioning, and carpeted aisles.
Fire destroys the Gresham Theater in September, 1970. The building hade been abandoned for many years and was scheduled for demolition. It was removed entirely in 1971.
Opened June 2, 1950 as the Hood. It was Henry and Rose Moyer’s fifth theater in Oregon. The opening feature was Paramount’s “The Eagle and the Hawk.” Publicity stated it featured 800 “bodiform” seats, air conditioning, and carpeted aisles.
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Girls in ethnic costume pose in front of Delray Theatre, 1933