Historic Three-Screen Movie Theater - La Grande
Historic Three-Screen Movie Theater | 6,600 SqFt
Marketing description
Historic Three-Screen Movie Theater | Downtown La Grande, Oregon
SALE PRICE: Negotiable, Contact Agents
MOVIE THEATER: 6,600 SF
LOT SIZE: 0.15 Acres
ZONING: LG-CB - Central Business
FRONTAGE: ±65’ Adams Ave/Hwy 30
PARCEL NUMBER: 976
YEAR BUILT: 1920
MAJOR REMODEL: 1994 - 3rd Screen Added
IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS: New Rocker Seats, Digital Christie Projectors, Dolby 3D & 750 Sound Systems, Concession Bar, New Carpet, New Auditorium Drapes
SEATING: 323 Total
STATUS: Open & Operating
LOCKBOX: No, Contact Agents
-- Do Not Disturb Current Operator –
Investment highlights
Rare opportunity to acquire and operate a historic three-screen movie theater in the heart of downtown La Grande. A longtime community staple, this iconic property blends early cinema history with modern upgrades and strong regional demand.
Originally constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the building was first designed as a single-screen theater. The current owner expanded operations with the addition of a second screen in 1972 and a third screen in 1994, bringing total seating capacity to 323 seats:
Auditorium 1: 103 seats
Auditorium 2: 45 seats
Auditorium 3: 175 seats
Recent capital improvements include new rocker seating, state-of-the-art Christie digital projectors, Dolby 3D and 7.1 surround sound systems, an updated concession bar and lobby, new carpet, new auditorium drapes, and additional upgrades throughout.
The theater benefits from a strong local customer base, with 6,798 households and a median age of 38 within a 15-minute drive. Consumer spending reports show over $19.9 million spent annually on entertainment, including movie tickets, within the trade area.
Surrounding retailers and restaurants include Bi-Mart, Safeway, Walmart, Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree, KFC, Papa Murphy’s, and Panda Express, providing consistent traffic and visibility.
Major local demand drivers include:
Eastern Oregon University (approx. 3,000 students)
La Grande High School (628 students)
Local middle and elementary schools
Woodgrain (200+ employees)
Grande Ronde Hospital (50 beds)
La Grande serves as a gateway to Eastern Oregon’s outdoor recreation, including the Blue Mountains and Hells Canyon, and is a historic stop on the Oregon Trail. The city offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, highlighted by venues such as the Elgin Opera House, and maintains a stable economy supported by education, healthcare, lumber, and agriculture. The result is a unique blend of outdoor adventure, history, and small-town charm.
Please do not disturb theater employees.
Tours and additional information are available by contacting the listing agents.
La Grande Theatre – lagrandemovies.com
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