Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
1225-31 Vandercook Way,
Longview,
WA
98632
1225-31 Vandercook Way,
Longview,
WA
98632
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The Columbia Theatre was originally opened as a vaudeville and silent film house in 1925. It continued as a movie theater for many years, and was actually scheduled to be torn down in 1980. However, it was saved and renovated to become a live performance venue.
The Columbia Theatre is a beautiful reminder of Longview’s history and serves as a center for the performing arts.
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Theater is located at 1225-31 Vandercook Way, Longview, Wash. 98632-4001 and the phone number is 360-423-1011.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
Columbia Theater (added 1985 – Building – #85003014)
1225 Vandercook Way, Longview
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Olympic Const., Purvis,George
Architectural Style: Classical Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Social History, Entertainment/Recreation, Community Planning And Development, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function: Theater
This site has more information.
1980 Photo
1983 Photo
1986 Photo
Here is a January 2009 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/mt4jok
Some photos of the Columbia Theatre from PSTOS.
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