Portland Armory
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Built in 1888 in reaction to anti-Chinese riots along the West Coast, to provide drilling space for the National Guard, this extension to the Portland armory evolved into a de facto cultural center hosting opera, early movies, political events, boxing, concerts, and other events. After standing abandoned for decades, it reopened as a theater in 2006.
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Jones, Kenneth and Clio Admin. "Portland Armory." Clio: Your Guide to History. April 16, 2014. Accessed July 24, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/1201