Copyright Betty Jung 2009.

One of the activities Oregonians like to do in the Fall and Winter months is head to the movies.  According to statistics I found, there are 112 movie theatres in Portland with 600 movie screens.  Each theatre averages 5.4 movie screens per theatre.

A theatre I go to frequently, and a favorite of mine, is the Joy Theatre (now called the Joy Cinema & Pub) in Tigard.  Not only is it close to my home, but it provides an intimate experience unlike those “big box” movie complexes.  It’s more of a neighborhood-type theatre.  However, all the popular and current movies are shown there as well.

It had been on the historic site list for Tigard but looks like it was removed from its Historic Places list in 2007.  Unfortunately, I don’t know why even though I’ve tried to do some research. 

The theatre was built towards the end of the Art Deco movement in 1939 and is an example of the Art Deco Modern Style.

“Art Deco style” gets its name from the ‘Exposition des Arts Decoratifs’ which took place in Paris in 1925. This particular style was first fashionable between 1920 and 1940. It was often used in cruise liners, and many Hollywood movies of the 1930s portray it perfectly.  Although often confused with the Art Nouveau style, Art Deco style is more modern and clear in its outlook. As with all styles, it was heavily influenced by ideas and fashions of the time. Archaeologists were making new discoveries in the near East and Middle East. Their influence can be seen in pyramid designs. African safaris were popular, and Latin American culture provided a mystique which Western nations lacked.

Here’s the link for the Joy Theatre and show times.  Check it out.

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