Palace Theatre (Silverton, Oregon)

The Palace Theatre is an art deco theatre in Silverton, Oregon, United States. The venue is a contributing property of the NRHP-listed Silverton Commercial Historic District.[1] Stu Rasmussen has been a co-owner since 1974.[2]

Palace Theatre
The venue's front exterior in October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic
Address200 North Water Street
Silverton, Oregon
United States
Coordinates40°0′21.7″N 122°47′0.2″W
OwnerStu Rasmussen (1974–present)
Palace Theatre
Part ofSilverton Commercial Historic District (ID87000878)
Designated CPJuly 29, 1987[1]

History
Plaque describing the site's history

The current theatre was built in 1936,[3] replacing the Opera House, which was built during the early 1900s and screened films since 1909 but was destroyed by fire in 1935. Stu Rasmussen has co-owned the venue since 1974.[4]

In 2012, a fire forced the venue to close temporarily and undergo a restoration.[5][6] The theatre was restored to its original "glory, but with state-of-the-art 21st-century entertainment technology carefully hidden away".[7]

A replica of the theatre's marquee was part of the set of the 2013 musical about Rasmussen called Stu for Silverton.[8]

Owners announced plans to close in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][10] However, the theater has since re-opened.

Architecture

The theatre faces southwest diagonally on a street corner. It is built of concrete. The facade features a large chevron pattern divided by vertical stripes. A metal-constructed marquee hangs in front of the theatre, supported from the upper facade by wires.[1]

Reception

In 2018, Justin Much of the Statesman Journal included Palace Theatre in his list of "7 essentials to Silverton's unique appeal".[11]

References
  1. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Silverton Commercial Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. July 29, 1987. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 31, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. "Mandatory face masks in indoor public spaces in Marion, Polk counties: What to know". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  3. "Washington city creates 'wall of shame' for banks that neglect foreclosed houses: Northwest News Roundup". The Oregonian. 2012-09-14. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  4. Lynn, Capi. "Silverton History Tour". Statesman Journal. Archived from the original on 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  5. "Small Town Theater Looks To Happy Ending After Fire". NPR.org. Archived from the original on 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  6. "Palace Theatre reopening". Statesman Journal. 2012-09-12. pp. A1. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  7. "Washington city creates 'wall of shame' for banks that neglect foreclosed houses: Northwest News Roundup". The Oregonian. 2012-09-14. Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  8. Wilson, Gemma (2013-05-25). "Stu: the Musical". City Arts Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  9. Ramirez, Luis. "Owners of Silverton's Palace Theater are stepping away from the business". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  10. Poehler, Bill. "Salem Cinema reopens Friday with new COVID-19 protections". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  11. Much, Justin. "Silverton tops 10k population mark amid growing pains". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
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