Francis Theatre

The Arcadia Publishing Company book “Newberg,” by Tom Fuller and Christy Van Heukelem says that the Francis Theatre opened on November 8, 1941, and closed in 1984. The theater was located in a former meat packing plant that had been remodeled. The earthquake that led to the building’s demolition occurred in 1993. The theater was named for its owner, Ted Francis.

There is currently a Google Books preview of the book available.

In 1955 the Francis Theater had 576 seats. The location given is First Street which is probably East First Street today.