Whiteside Theatre
361 S.W. Madison Avenue,
Corvallis,
OR
97333
361 S.W. Madison Avenue,
Corvallis,
OR
97333
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When it opened in 1922, it was the grandest theatre in Oregon, second only to the Liberty Theatre in Portland.
The Whiteside Theatre had the largest Wurlitzer organ in the state at the time.
It was designed by Seattle architect Henderson Ryan. This theatre was built for movies, but has had live vaudeville acts on stage as well.
It closed on January 27, 2002, and in May 2008 was donated by Regal Entertainment Group to the Whiteside Theatre Foundation. Plans are proposed to program movies, local and touring live performances, educational workshops and other special events. It reopened in September 2011 presenting live performances.
The Whiteside Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 2009.
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This is the website for the Whiteside Theatre Foundation.
Here is a 2008 photo.
1986 Photo
Architect H. Ryan’s first name was Henderson. He also designed Seattle’s Liberty Theatre.
From Boxoffice magazine in December 1951:
CORVALLIS, ORE.-John W. Buck has been named full-time manager of the Whiteside Theatre, it was announced by Charles Whiteside for the owners. Whiteside indicated that he would still be active in theatre operations but would devote more time to hunting, fishing and other recreational activities.
Why is it that Joe finds the good information and you find the fluffy stuff? LMAO
Whiteside Theatre photos.
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A 2011 photo can be seen here.
Although there is more renovation work to be done, including relighting the marquee. The Whiteside reopened Sept. 2011 for live events.
How long before the marquee is done?