The Grand Theater is part of a complex of historic buildings in Salem, Oregon, United States that was originally owned by the fraternal organization Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as the Chemeketa Lodge No. 1, Odd Fellows Buildings. The theater building is also known as the I.O.O.F. Temple.
The Grand Theater was built as a lodge hall and opera house by the Oddfellows in 1900, and was designed by the architectural firm of Pugh & Gray. John Philip Sousa performed at the grand opening on November 29, 1900. An annex containing a hotel and bus terminal and designed by architect Morris Whitehouse was built in 1921. The two former I.O.O.F. buildings were added to the NRHP in 1988. The buildings currently hold retail businesses, offices, and a ballroom and other facilities that are rented for special events, while the theater serves as a film and music venue.
See also
- Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition
- Elsinore Theater
- Capitol Theater (Salem, Oregon)
References
External links
- Chemeketa Lodge No. 1, Oddfellows from Salem Online History
- Grand Theater history and images from Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society
- Grand Ballroom (official website of building owners)
- Image of Grand Theater building taken from Marion County Courthouse
- NRHP Registration Form with detailed description and history of the buildings
