Alhambra Theatre

Alhambra Theatre sits at the corner of Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and 49th Avenue with early 20th-century architectural details visible throughout. Today it operates as QuarterWorld Arcade, housing a collection of electronic games and amusement machines.

Built in 1913, the building originally served as a theater with stage performances. Over the decades it went through several transformations, hosting burlesque shows, then becoming a music venue before converting to an arcade in 2016.

During its years as a music venue, this space hosted hip-hop performances and served local artists in Portland's entertainment scene. Today the rooms reflect the history of the performances and gatherings that shaped the building's character.

The building sits at a busy street corner and is easy to spot by its classic facade on Hawthorne. Access to the arcade is straightforward from street level, making it convenient for visitors walking through this well-known neighborhood area.

The building's transition to its current use was shaped by local disputes and changing ownership in the years before becoming an arcade. This period of neighborhood change reflects how spaces adapt to meet shifting community interests over time.