Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 S. Central Avenue,
Medford,
OR
97501
23 S. Central Avenue,
Medford,
OR
97501
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The 1952 Boxoffice article about the Craterian Theatre, cited in a comment above by Gerald DeLuca, has been moved to this link.
It is somewhat misleading to characterize the current Craterian as a historic restoration. While the project began as such, it changed along the way and ultimately the entire building was demolished except for the south wall. An entirely new building was then built on the site. The Medford Historic District’s nomination to the National Register of Historic Places describes the result thusly: “Designed under the direction of local architect Peter Schmitz and constructed by S.B. James Company, portions of the structural system of the original 1924 building remain within the new design. All exterior materials, openings and other treatments were replaced or altered. While somewhat evocative of the Craterian in spirit, the new Craterian-Ginger Rodgers Theater that opened in March 1997 is essentially a new structure with insufficient connection to the original 1924 building to be considered historic.”
Nice photos.
The Craterian is the subject of an article and photos in the issue of Boxoffice magazine for October 4, 1952:
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The pipe organ was a Wurlitzer Style D Special of 3 manuals and 8 ranks. It was sold in 1962 to Bob and Laura Burke in Portland. The organ is still in the Portland area.
1980 Photo
1981 Photo
1986 Photo
Here is a night view of the Ginger Rogers Theater.