National Cash Register Building, Historic movie theater in St. Johns, Portland, United States.
The National Cash Register Building is a structure in Portland originally designed as an exhibition hall and later converted into a movie theater and pub. It preserves design elements from the early 1900s and now combines a screening area with spaces for dining and drinking.
The building was constructed in 1904 for the World's Fair in St. Louis and deliberately built in removable sections. One year later it was transported to Portland and reassembled for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905.
Today the building functions as a community gathering place where neighbors come together to watch films and share meals. The rooms still carry traces of their previous uses, reflecting the different groups that have worked here over the years.
The location is easy to reach and offers a relaxed setting to unwind and enjoy yourself. Visitors can arrive during the day to explore the place or come in the evening to catch a screening.
The building has a remarkable past as a church with stained glass windows before it was taken over by the YWCA. These multiple lives show how the structure adapted to changing community needs and served different purposes.
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