Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark Street,
Portland,
OR
97215
7818 SE Stark Street,
Portland,
OR
97215
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Functions: Movies (Second Run)
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
503.252.0500
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News About This Theater
- Oct 17, 2013 — "The Show Must Go On" Digital Conversion Fundraiser at the Academy Theater
- Aug 10, 2013 — Academy launches fundraiser for digital
- Mar 4, 2011 — Article on how to improve movie theaters
- Dec 31, 2008 — Academy Theater wins Preservation in Action Award
Opened on April 30, 1948 with John Wayne in “Tycoon”, the Academy Theater was a popular Southeast Portland destination until its closure in 1976. After its closure, the once charming Streamline Moderne gem fell into disrepair, but a full-scale renovation was completed in 2006, including careful restoration of the glittering rounded lobby with its soaring, metallic two-story dome.
Great attention has been paid to every detail of the project. Using vintage photos from the original opening night, even the theater’s signature marquee has been recreated to imbue the building with authentic 1940’s charm.
The new and improved Academy Theater features three theaters with Dolby sound, as well as reclining stadium seating with generous leg room. Also available is a plentiful selection beer, wine and tasty offerings from Flying Pie Pizzeria. On-site babysitting is offered as well, at a cost of $5 per child. There is ample free parking in the rear.
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The Academy Theater recently received a Preservation in Action award from the Architectural Heritage Center. More information about the award, and before & after photos of the renovation/restoration can be found here: View link
You can get pizza from flying pie pizzaria while you are there.
Recent photos can be seen here, and here.
The nice folks at Academy let me wander around their lobby while I was visiting Portland and I must say that did an amazing job restoring this place. A revival of “An American Tail” was screening, which I saw back at my own local theater back in ‘86. Would’ve loved to see it again but didn’t have the time. Will be back to this place for sure.
The Academy theatre opened on April 30th, 1948. Article posted.
Grand opening ad also posted.