The Hollywood Theatre Turns 100!
***Celebrate with the Hollywood 100 Challenge***
The Hollywood Theatre does more than just screen new movies. Their work inspires, educates and connects community through the art of film, while preserving the historic Hollywood Theatre and the world-class Movie Madness video collection.” This year, the theatre is celebrating 100 years. Opened in 1926, the theatre has remained an icon in Portland. Today, “the Hollywood Theatre has a national reputation for its award-winning film programming, innovative educational programs, and providing fiscal support for local filmmakers.”
The theatre provides community members with live performances and innovative film series, all within the beautiful, faithfully restored, theatre. The lower facade’s impressive restoration was awarded Restore Oregon’s DeMuro Award in 2023. The primary goal of the Hollywood Theatre Lower Facade project was to recapture the drama of the original entry experience which was aggressively stripped away in the 1960s. Quality materials paired with expert installation yielded a design that is in keeping with the original, yet obviously of contemporary construction. During demolition, original building elements were discovered, repaired, and incorporated into the new design, showcasing the work of skilled craftspeople including original artwork, detailed glass-fiber reinforced concrete castings, highly-skilled exterior tilework, exterior terrazzo flooring with inlaid marble and metal graphics, and old-school plasterwork. The Hollywood Theatre Lower Facade is an exquisite example of restoration that reflects Restore Oregon’s years-long advocacy for the preservation and reuse of historic theaters across the state.
Events are happening throughout the year to celebrate the theatre’s 100-year milestone. You can take the Hollywood Theatre Challenge and attend 100 screenings and events at the Hollywood Theatre throughout 2026.