Location: 24 W 7th Downtown Eugene (Willamette) Across the street from the Paramont Skating Rink (25 W 7th). Block away from the Moose Ball Room (15 W 7th). 1936 – Listed as a Semi Modern Dance Hall 1937 Dance Hall listing in the phone book for Townsand Club #1 at 24 7th W. Music History […]
Max’s Tavern (1932-Present)
Location: 13th Ave, Eugene 1990 – New Max’s Tavern 1990 Article 2014 – Names best bar in the world – Connection with the Simpson’s
Embers Club (1930s-Present)
Location: 1811 Hwy 99 North, Eugene One of the oldest music venues in Eugene! Music History 1978 – Real McCoys
Elks Club (1912-1958)
Building History Located on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street (later 76 West 7th Avenue, until c.1945) 86 West 7th Avenue (formerly 76 West 7th Avenue), on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street. Dec. 1958 – Fire burnt down the building Music History
W.O.W. Hall
WOW Hall (1924-Present) W.O.W. is an abbreviation for “Woodmen of the World” Location: 291 W 8th (NE corner of 8th & Lincoln), Eugene, Oregon Building History The corner of 8th and Lincoln has been a community gathering place since the days of city founder Eugene Skinner. The first building erected on the site was a small […]
Winter Garden Dance Hall (1924-1946)
Location: 211/209/201 W 8th St (Charnelton) Eugene The Winter Garden was a popular dance hall / ballroom in the heart of Downtown Eugene for over 20 years. The venue was advertised as, “Eugene’s finest, largest Ballroom with 10,000 sq ft of Eastern Maple Flooring – Smooth as Glass”. It was just four doors down from the […]
Taylor’s
Taylor’s (1922-Present) Originally, Taylor’s was started by Fred and Hersch Taylor (son). Location: 13th St, near University of Oregon Music History Taylor’s is best known for it’s tradition of a friendly atmosphere and great live music. Regular appearances by Curtis Salgado in the 1970’s. Blues Traveler in the 80’s and Widespread Panic in the 90’s all highlight […]
McDonald Theater (1925-Present)
Location: 1010 Willamette St, Downtown Eugene The McDonald Theatre opened May 7, 1925 and served as a community theatre for both stage and screen performances. After the explosion of motion pictures, the theatre was converted into a movie house and operated as such until 2000. According to an article in the Daily Emerald, the theater was originally named […]
Mac Court at UO (1926-2009)
McArthur Court was the basketball arena on the University of Oregon campus. Also known as the Igloo, The Pit and Mac Court. Architect: Lawrence & Holford Construction began in June 1926 and ended in December of that year. ASUO funded McArthur Court, named for Clifton N. ‘Pat” McArthur, the first president of the ASUO (1899-1900). Initially designed […]
Eugene Hotel (1925-1979)
Location: 222 E Broadway, Downtown Eugene Building History The Eugene Hotel opened its doors with dinner, dancing (to big band orchestras) and much fanfare on June 15, 1925. Many prominent people in business and hotel circles throughout the state attended the Grand Opening. The Americanized-Spanish architectural style, with cream-colored stucco finish, caused it to be recognized […]
Dreamland Hall / Moose Lodge
Original Location: 15 W 7th Ave. Downtown Eugene Building History 1923 – Dreamland Hall first mentioned 1925 – Hall has been remodeled and redecorated 1926 – New hardwood maple floor added 1931 – Grand Opening at 7th and Willamette location C. 1934 – Moved to West Broadway After 1952 – Moved to 13th and Chambers Vera […]
Beall Concert Hall (1924 -Present)
Location: 961 E 18th Ave. Eugene University of Oregon Beall Concert Hall was built in 1924. Beall Concert Hall Website
Luckey’s Club (1911-Present)
Location: Downtown Eugene Building History Luckey’s Club and Cigar Store is one of of the oldest business in downtown Eugene, and one of the oldest bars in Oregon. In operation since 1911, it has survived World War I, the Great Depression, Prohibition, World War II, “urban renewal,” the closing (and reopening) of the downtown mall […]
Eugene Theatre/Opera House (1903-??)
Location: 490 / 676 Willamette St. Downtown Eugene Building History 1903 The Eugene Theatre (aka Eugene Opera House) was located on the west side of Willamette Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. The theater was built by LN Roney, RA Booth and FL Chambers and managed by Cal M Young. It was one of the most important theaters during […]
Rhinehart Theater (1884-1890)
Location: 9th and Oak St. Downtown Eugene Owner: J.B. Rhinehart Because Eugene’s location offered a convenient one-night stop for road companies traveling between Portland and San Francisco, many of the top stars of the day appeared on the Rhinehart Theater stage. Building History 1884 Rhinehart Theater – As the town grew in size, moving outward […]
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