One of the most unique features of the Hollywood Theatre was its mild yet creative architecture design. The theatre was inspired by several architectural styles that were combined during its construction. One notable feature was the inclusion of apartments above or alongside the theatre space, which was a common architectural practice during that time period. The building itself reflected string Spanish architecture influences a style that was very popular in the cinema industry at that time. Decorative arches, detailed ornaments, and atmospheric lightning helped create a immersive environment for audiences, making them feel as if they were entering in a complete new other world where they can sit and relax watching some movies. The theater was not only a place for entertainment, but also a place here people would gather around the tables and create new bonds and friendships.
The construction of the theatre costed around 90.000$, during the opening celebrations, crowds of nearly 3000 people gathered around the theatre, even though it could only seat approximately 500-550 guests, one of the theatre's major attractions was the showing of the movie "The General", which gained special attention because it was filmed in Oregon. Like many historic theaters, the Hollywood theatre faced challenges overtime, it survived through World War 2 and the rise of television during the early 1950's. However, as suburban move complexed and larger theaters become more popular, single-screen theaters struggles financially. The Hollywood theatre eventually faced the same difficulty and closed in may 1971 before being demolished shortly afterward.
