Foster Theater
Appearance
| Foster Theater | |
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The building's exterior in 2013 | |
![]() Interactive map of the Foster Theater area | |
General information | |
| Location | 5444 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206 |
| Coordinates | 45°29′39″N 122°36′23″W / 45.49417°N 122.60639°W |
| Website | |
| fostertheaterpdx.com | |
The Foster Theater, formerly known as the Day Theater,[1] is a historic building on Foster Road southeast Portland, Oregon's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood. The 7,400 square foot building was completed in 1915.[2][3]
As of 2025, it has been reopened under new ownership, paying respect to its storied past with an art deco interior and bright neon sign. It is now currently co-owned with the Classical Ballet Academy and regularly host their performances while also exploring a wide range of other shows and events.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sarah Rigles Turns Near Condemned Southeast Foster Road Property Into Renovated Theater". Willamette Week. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ Manfield, Lucas (2023-02-15). "A Portland Theater Became a Piano Showroom, Then a Dance Venue. The Tax Bill Got Lost in the Shuffle". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ Haas, Elise (2023-06-13). "'Preserve that history': 108-year-old Portland theater receiving facelift". KOIN.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
