Kiggins Theatre
1011 Main Street,
Vancouver,
WA
98660
1011 Main Street,
Vancouver,
WA
98660
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A 2011 photo can be seen here.
An article by Helen Kent with a few photos of the Kiggins Theatre was published in Boxoffice of November 11, 1936 (additional photo on the subsequent page.) In addition, a view of the theater’s stairwell appeared as the frontispiece of that issue’s Modern Theatre section.
Helping with the early part of renovations was a blast… It has turned out beautiful. Thanks Bill for fix'n her up.
Delighted to report the The New Kiggins Theatre has been lovigly restored to its genuine 1936 condition. From paint colors to new neon in the marquee, the building’s rennovation was executed by a number of professionals as well as a cadre of skillful volunteers. 35mm classics and digital premiers are featured. In addition, the original smoking lounge has been tricked out to serve food, beer, and wine. The early reception has been wonderful, and downtown Vancouver is coming alive!
The theater reopened mid-August 2011 (!) along with helping to host this year’s Columbia Gorge International Film Festival. Check out Kiggins Facebook page if you want to see photos of the remodel in progress. They also have an on-going program of events. Looks like a great community based effort.
Will they still be running 35mm film projectors?
The current owner (who seems a bit reluctant to be in the theater business) expects have this theatre operating again by August, 2011: View link.
Thats a shame,what a nice marquee and vertical.
An article about the theatre’s closing with a marquee shot: View link
Any plans for an Art group to save it,Rawr.
Kiggins is currently closed. It has been for several months now.
Official website is not working and showtimes for it is nowhere to be found. It is closed?
There was a quick shot of the marquee and vertical blade in tonight’s Project Runway.
I’d love to see a picture of the auditorium or lobby.
Here is another August 2009 photo.
Another photo of the Kiggins Theater is here.
1982 Photo
1984 Photo
This is a 2009 photo.
An August 2008 photo can be seen here.
The Kiggins Theater opened in 1936 according to this January 28, 2008 article.
This is another recent photo of the Kiggins Theater.
Here is a recent night view of the Kiggins Theater.
In the early sixties, the Kiggins was operated by Adamson Theaters out of Vancouver, WA. Other Vancouver theaters in the chain at that time were the Broadway, Renfro Drive-In and Hazeldell Drive-In. Adamson Theaters also ran several theaters in Oregon.
This is a recent photo of the Kiggins Theater.
My image of the KIGGINS
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/253882582
The Kiggins was designed by the same man who drew up Newberg Oregon’s Cameo theatre. Now that I see a photo of the Kiggins, it shocks me how alike they look on the outside. Soon I will investigate on the interior aspect and report back.