Round-Up Theatre

329 SW Morrison Street,
Portland, OR 97204

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Previous Names: Rex Theatre

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1964 photo courtesy of John Chiax.

Located in the 1883-built McBreen Building on SW Morrison Street between 3rd Avenue & 4th Avenue. The Rex Theatre was opened in 1922. In 1947 it was renamed Round-Up Theatre and operated into the 1970’s. Demolished in 1978.

Contributed by David Zornig

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DavidZornig
DavidZornig on April 1, 2017 at 10:32 am

1970 photo added, credit University of Oregon Library with link below it. 1964 photo added courtesy of John Chiax.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on April 1, 2017 at 4:05 pm

It was still the Round-Up Theatre in 1964 and 1970, the dates of the two photos I uploaded. It had become the Round-Up in 1947 when Ted Gamble took it over. With a Westerns only policy and Western themed interior. I have found no record of it returning to the Rex Theatre name.

Johnnygo7
Johnnygo7 on May 20, 2018 at 4:36 pm

This old theatre was opened almost 24 hrs a day. Closed up just after 5 am for clean up. Tossed out all the bums and drunks. I visited this place so many times. 1950s.. I was one of those sent out. 7 am it would open up for another day. 15 cents. I am 81 now. This theatre allowed everyone to smoke and it could become quite visually impaired.

Johnnygo7
Johnnygo7 on May 20, 2018 at 4:41 pm

I visited many of these old theatres and in SE, NE. I lived at 3517 se Division St. 1951. I left for the military. We lived right directly across the St. for the Oregon Theatre. . I will be returning to Portland at the end of July 2018 for 10 days.

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