Elsinore Theatre
170 High Street SE,
Salem,
OR
97301
170 High Street SE,
Salem,
OR
97301
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The Elsinore Theatre, which opened on May 28, 1926, is famous for its wondrous Gothic style architecture.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Renovation work on the theatre was completed in 2005.
Classic movies are presented on Wednesday evenings, and if the movie is a silent classic, then it is accompanied on the mighty Wurlitzer, 3 manual 26 rank, theatre organ.
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Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1994
Elsinore Theater ** (added 1994 – Building – #91001575)
170 High St. SE., Salem
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Lawrence & Holford
Architectural Style: Other, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
Here is a photo from 1992.
This is a modern photo of the Elsinore Theater.
A nice August 2008 photo can be seen here.
This is a recent interior photo.
What a beautifully unique theatre, inside and out. I am so glad it has been restored and is in use.
Such fond memories of this place! I recall standing in line during the first week of Star Wars and paying the “special” price of $2.50, a buck more than usual, to get in. Many great films there when I was a teen: Quest for Fire, Raiders, Platoon, The Mission. In the early 1980s it was the best place to take a special date because it was big, clean, and “fancy,” especially compared to the crappy Moyer theaters in the malls. I always wanted to sit in the loges but the balcony wasn’t bad. I’m delighted to see it’s been restored and will look forward to visiting sometime in the future when I make it back to Oregon again.
I haven’t been in Salem for decades, however I seem to remember a theater across the street from the Elsinore called the Grand. It was being used for wrestling matches at the time. (1960s). I don’t find it listed on this site. Anyone have any info?
Interior photo of the Elsinore Theatre courtesy Glen Bledsoe
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Here’s a link to the official website: elsinoretheatre