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Behind the Scenes at the New Hollywood Theatre

A trio of film nerds has put the landmark movie house on the national map. See exclusive photos and videos of the rescue here.

June 14, 2013 Published in the July 2013 issue of Portland Monthly

The Hollywood Theatre recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund a new marquee. As an incentive, the red letters that are currently used on the old sign will be given to contributors as a memento.

Image: Leah Nash

Hollywood Theatre - Tower Restoration Video #1

Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon restoration of tower.

Cleaning & restoration by Joel Hamberg Painting, Inc.

Video shot and narrated by Joel Hamberg.

Hollywood Theatre - Tower Restoration Video #2

1926 terra cotta tower in Portland, Oregon of Hollywood Theatre.
Cleaning & restoration by Joel Hamberg Painting, Inc.

Video shot and narrated by Joel Hamberg.

Hollywood Theatre - Tower Restoration Video #3

This was part of our pro-bono cleaning and painting work done on this historic theatre in Portland, Oregon. Work done by Joel Hamberg Painting of Portland, OR.

Video shot and narrated by Joel Hamberg.

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