Known Years of Operation

Jun 8, 1916 - May 22, 1917

Number of Seats

unknown

Owner/Managers

Byron J. Taylor, James D. Childs

Additional Facts

  • An open-air theater

A variety of events were held at the Airdome, such as plays, speaking events, moving picture screenings, and more.

This open air theater was accompanied by a “summer garden” which served refreshments and food to patrons. The Corvallis Creamery Co. was stationed right next door and served ice cream in conjunction with the theater.

Ice cream at the Airdome, 1916
Corvallis Gazette-Times, July 20, 1916, p. 4. Newspapers.com.

 

Airdome is new theater in Corvallis, 1916
Corvallis Gazette-Times, June 7, 1916, p. 1. Newspapers.com.
Airdome opens in Corvallis, 1916
Corvallis Gazette-Times, June 7, 1916, p. 3. Newspapers.com.

 

Furthermore, there were sometimes special events in which free motion picture screenings were used as an incentive for people to attend the event. Here is an example of an ad in which free screenings were being offered at a political speaking engagement:

Political event at the Airdome, 1916
Corvallis Gazette-Times, Oct. 26, 1916. Newspapers.com.
Program at the Airdome, 1916
Corvallis Gazette-Times, July 3, 1916, p. 4. Newspapers.com.

 

Airdome closes, 1917
Corvallis Gazette-Times, May 22, 1917, p. 1. Newspapers.com.

 

The Airdome closed in 1917.