Capitol Theatre

1033 NW Wall Street,
Bend, OR 97701

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Architects: Hugh M. Thompson

Previous Names: Carmody Theatre

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CAPITOL Theatre; Bend, Oregon.

Originally the Carmody Theatre, operated by D.T. Carmody. He continued to operate it, together with Claude Kelley and they renamed it Capitol Theatre on January 25, 1923, screening Mary Pickford in “Tess of the Storm Country”. It was equipped with a Wurlitzer theatre organ opus 608 style “B”.

The Capitol Theatre was demolished in the early-1960’s and a bank was built on the site.

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ticktock11
ticktock11 on November 1, 2008 at 5:27 pm

This listing should be updated. The theater was demolished in the early 60s and replaced with a bank and parking lot. The space is now occupied by the Bank of America.

LouRugani
LouRugani on January 21, 2013 at 9:36 pm

The CAPITOL was originally the CARMODY Theatre.

filmguy3d
filmguy3d on January 18, 2015 at 8:17 pm

I used to go to the Capitol as a child. Wonderful screen treatments. The draperies and lighting were magic.

DMarsh
DMarsh on July 26, 2024 at 12:34 am

The correct address for this theatre was 1033 NW Wall St.

The Capitol was demolished and, as noted above, a Bank of America now occupies the site.

rivest266
rivest266 on March 24, 2025 at 3:32 pm

The Capitol theatre opened on January 25th, 1923. Grand opening ad posted.

Capitol theatre openingCapitol theatre opening 24 Jan 1923, Wed The Bulletin (Bend, Oregon) Newspapers.com

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