National Register of Historic Places

Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church

Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
October 6, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
82001514

About this property

The Mission Theater and Pub is a movie theater and pub located in the northwest Portland, Oregon. Formerly a Swedish church and union hall, the theater was re-opened as a McMenamins establishment in 1987. The theater was known for featuring second-run films, until 2019 when a first-run operation was implemented, and for serving beer, wine, and food. The building was built in 1913 and listed as the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982. National Register of Historic Places listings in Northwest Portland, Oregon

Location

1624 NW Glisan St.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.52624, -122.68825

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church listed on the National Register?

Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church?

Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church?

The period of significance for Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Church is recorded as the colonial era.

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