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Oriental Theatre - Screen 1. Photo by Pamela Strohl courtesy of Milwaukee Film.
  • Address:
    2216-2230 N. Farwell Ave.
  • Taxkey:
    3560282000
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $1,089,000
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $1,561,100
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $2,650,100
  • Assesment Year:
    2020
  • Year Built:

Historic theater complex. Attached to 2238 N. Farwell Ave.

The theater portion was long operated by Landmark Theatres, but Milwaukee Film will take over operation on July 1st, 2018 with a 31-year lease.

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