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The Wonder Ballroom's auditorium is painted in "subtle, earthy tones" and is lit by a gothic-style chandelier and sconces. The main floor measures 70 feet (21 m) by 50 feet (15 m), with a stage that measuring 25 feet (7.6 m) wide by 16–18 feet deep. The 2,700-square-foot (250 m)
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By 2002, the building was shuttered due to a lack of funds by the Collins estate. In 2004, the building was purchased by Mark Woolley and Chris Monlux and remodeled for the music venue, and one year later it was placed on the
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described its menu as a "pleasing array of good ol' fashioned mama's kitchen down-hominess with just enough artful flourishes to keep things interesting."
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in the auditorium resulted in lower ceilings. The building was sold to Evelyn Collins in 1956, who hoped to create a
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organization, and a community center eventually known as the Collins Center. In 2005, the building was listed on the
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and Portland Boxing School occupied the building until about 1941. Ownership of the building was transferred to the
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called Under Wonder Lounge (formerly Café Wonder), which offers cocktails and "sophisticated comfort food" such as
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Organization in 1938, allowing the American Legion Navy Post No. 101 to operate in the space during
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Mark Woolley Gallery, once the Hibernians' assembly room, houses works by local artists.
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as the Historic Hibernian Hall for its "historic and architectural significance".
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facility. The following year, another remodel took place to comply with new
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Northeast Portland, Oregon
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Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
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Music venue and historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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National Register of Historic Places in Portland, Oregon
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Buildings and structures in Northeast Portland, Oregon
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Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (July 2010),
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Buildings and structures in Eliot, Portland, Oregon
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Portland
Oregon
Music venue
Capacity
www.wonderballroom.com
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Wonder Ballroom is located in Portland, Oregon
45°32′26″N 122°39′48″W / 45.540681°N 122.663453°W / 45.540681; -122.663453
MPS
Eliot Neighborhood MPS
05000826
music venue
Portland
Oregon
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Catholic Youth Organization
American Legion
National Register of Historic Places
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Irish culture
Jacobberger & Smith
Catholic Church
Catholic Youth Organization
American Legion
World War II
renovation
community center
day care
building codes

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