Restoring Northeast Oregon’s Premiere Entertainment Venue
Supporting the arts.
The Liberty Theatre first opened its doors in 1910 as a venue for live performances. It later became a movie house and screened the classics of the day right up to its closure in 1959. It was a central icon in the landscape of downtown La Grande, and served as a special entertainment space for many generations. In 2009, a group of La Grande citizens came together to form a nonprofit organization with the goal of restoring the Liberty. The Liberty Theatre Foundation became an independent nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization in 2012. Its mission is to restore the theater as a performing arts center and cinema, providing cultural and educational experiences to La Grande and surrounding communities throughout northeast Oregon.
Our Progress
We’re almost there! From extensive work related to framing, roofing, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and fire suppression already completed, the theater is entering its final phase of restoration - the finish work. Soon, work will commence to put all of the final touches on the interior and exterior of the building, as well as the installation of the state-of-the art cinema system, and sound & light systems.
Our Team
We’re a group of dedicated volunteers restoring an integral piece of local history and looking towards the future of performing arts in northeastern Oregon. Our board consists of variety of volunteers with a wide array of backgrounds and expertise.
“The Liberty Theatre Foundation proudly thanks our generous grantors, donors and community members for helping to make this project move from a dream to a reality. Our level of excitement builds with each passing construction milestone, and we are honored to restore the Liberty Theatre as the premier entertainment venue of La Grande and northeast Oregon”
— Ashley O'Toole, Board Chairman, Liberty Theater Foundation
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
ashleyotoole.lg@gmail.com
Address
PO Box 3057
La Grande, OR 97850