Bagdad Theater & Pub neon marquee

The Bagdad Theater & Pub on SE Hawthorne Boulevard opened in 1927 and is known for its historic neon marquee and movie-theater/pub combination. The marquee's striking appearance and the theater's retro signage are frequently photographed and repurposed in online posts and memes about Portland nightlife and vintage aesthetics. The venue continues to operate as a cinema and live-event space, maintaining its prominent visual identity on Hawthorne.