The theater touts itself as "the Twin Cities' longest continuously operated show house."

According to the theater's website, "The Heights has survived at least three fires, one bombing and 'The Big Blow of 1949' when a Fridley tornado twisted the tower sign.

"[1] The Heights Theater originally ran vaudeville acts as well as first-run movies.

[2] They reintroduced a Wurlitzer pipe organ courtesy of local radio station WCCO-AM.

[3] The renovation also included the addition of "antique chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling restored with 2600 Egyptian lead crystals",[1] as well as new carpet, remodeled bathrooms and a new lobby.