FLORENCE (HARBOR) Theatre; Florence, Oregon.

Bay Street looking west from Maple St. Was the commercial district of of the town prior to the Highway 101 bridge. The new bridge realigned the highway, and soon most businesses rebuilt “uptown”. By the late 1960’s, Bay Street consisted of derelict vacant buildings, except for the Harbor Theatre and two bars. A renaissance began in the early 70’s with young people purchasing and restoring the remaining buildings. Today, the street is a treasured part of the community, and a huge tourist draw. Most of the buildings in this block remain today, however all of the buildings seen in the next block west were demolished.