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The New Market Theater Building at Second and Ash Avenues has been transformed as well. In addition to business offices, it now has restaurants and a column-lined plaza that lets in the sun for basking.
Historic six floor office/retail building with ample off-street parking
The New Market Theater, built on First Avenue, between Ankeny and Ash, and designed by Elwood M. Burton, opened in March 1875. 'It was reputed, at that time, to be the finest theater structure on the Pacific Coast,' The Oregonian wrote. A contemporary observer described the theater as 'bewildering to the senses.' By the middle of the 20th century the interior had been torn out and the building was turned into a parking garage as suburban flight impacted downtown Portland.
