Talk:Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

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[edit] History as a concert venue

I remember going to see Hoyt Axton at the Paramount (Loudon Wainwright III opened) with my mom in the early 1980s. Are there any sources for the history of the Paramount as a concert venue? The latest edit shows the concerts only taking place through the early 1970s. (Or are we only referring to "major" concerts? Hoyt Axton, bless him, probably wasn't considered major at that point...) I have fond memories of the decayed opulence of the place, are there any photos from this phase of its history? Katr67 11:30, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

The decayed opulence has been restored during the latest restoration. The lobby is much brighter now; the mirrors have been re-silvered and polished. --Allyn 02:42, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Heathman

I'm trying to find enough citations to an article specifically for the New Heathman Hotel, and perhaps an article after that about George Heathman or the Heathman family who were active in the hotel industry in Portland for over 25 years. I know a lot of the history of the Heathman already, but I want to have enough proof for everything. Does anyone here know the names of articles or books I should be looking for? The only documentation I have seen personally on the subject so far is the literature that the New Heathman gives to its employees during training. I'd like to find some less biased information. Also, last night I spoke to an 89 year old family friend. She said she remembered going from dinner at the Heathman to the Schnitzer long ago. I think she must have used the hidden door in the cigar room or some similar entrance from what she described. Thanks everyone and keep up the excellent work! - [[Permalearning 19:46, 22 October 2007 (UTC)]]

Earlier today I went to the central library in downtown Portland, Or and saw a couple books that had pictures of the Paramount building and the Heathman next door. A book called Portland Then and Now by Linda Dodds and Carolyn Buan, 979.549 D642p 2001, had pictures on pages 72 and 73 showing the Paramount and a corner of the Heathman. It shows great 1930s architecture and marquees. The older picture was labeled with Oregon Historical Society #OrHi 47550.

Another old black and white picture was found in Portland From the Air, Aerial Photography by Russ Heinl and Essay by Sallie Tisdale, 917.9549 H468p 2000. The picture on page 47 shows the Paramount from the air around 1927 and the roof advertises in big letters, "Quiet Please, Talking Pictures."

The Heathman can be seen next door too.

thanks - Permalearning 05:26, 25 October 2007 (UTC)