This is the entire 1975 Auction catalog from the Paramount Theater, Portland Oregon.


The Auction was held for two nights, March 24 & 25, 1975. The theater was transitioning from a decadent movie house with fireplaces in the restrooms, high quality antiques and art with everything just over the top.  The theater was facing decline in the late 60's and It was leased out and was being used as a concert venue.  The owners felt the antiques were not being protected and put everything up for auction. The understanding is that things sold for a very low price, but they were sold off. later the theater was refurbished and is now named the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

I have included a few links explaining this history:

Jerry's Brokendown Palaces: Paramount Northwest (Paramount Theater), 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR (jerrygarciasbrokendownpalaces.blogspot.com)

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - Wikipedia

Paramount Theater | Oregon Theater Project (uoregon.edu)

Paramount Theater | Oregon Theater Project (uoregon.edu)

Portland Paramount Theatre/Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (oregonencyclopedia.org)

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