United Artists Theatre (Portland, Oregon)


United Artists Theatre, originally known as the Majestic Theatre, was a movie palace in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was the first establishment in Portland exclusively intended for motion picture screening.

History

The Majestic Theatre opened as Portland's first "palace" for motion pictures on June 10, 1911, at the northeast corner of Southwest Park Avenue and Washington Street. The venue contained 1,100 seats. It was originally owned by Edwin F. James.
In 1929, ownership transferred to J. J. Parker Theatres; the company renovated the venue and changes its name to United Artists Theatre. The building was designed by Bennes and Herzog, who are also credited for designing Portland's Hollywood Theatre. During the renovation, offices on the second floor were converted into a lounge measuring by. In addition, the interior was refitted. Mayor George Luis Baker spoke at the venue's rededication ceremony on September 29, 1928. The theatre closed in 1955 and was demolished in 1957.
The site is now occupied by the Union Bank Tower, built in 1967–1969.