Capture the vibrant energy of downtown Portland at this historical theater that dates back to the 1910s. Now a popular local music venue, the theater still maintains its old-world charm after a century of serving as everything from a silent movie theater to a live burlesque club to an adult cinema and strip joint. Music legend Courtney Love even performed here as a teenager!
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Tripod
How to get there
N45° 31' 24.0564"W122° 40' 35.0292"
This photo of the Star Theater was taken across NW 6th Ave in front of the Roseland Theater entrance in Old Town Chinatown, Portland. I stood facing west looking at the Star Theater entrance to get this perspective.
By light rail:
- Closest station: NW 6th & Davis MAX Station (MAX Yellow or MAX Green Lines)
- Walk south on NW 6th Ave for 350 feet and the Star Theater will be on your right
By bus:
- Closest station: W Burnside & NW 5th (Bus 20)
- Head west on W Burnside St toward NW 6th Ave
- Turn right onto NW 6th Ave and the Star Theater will be on your left
Address:
Star Theater, 13 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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