The Utah Theater said a last goodbye as the theater’s time has finally come to an end. It was sold to be demolished in order to build a new skyscraper. The Utah Theater [144 South Main Street in Salt Lake City] was built in 1918. It was names Pantages Theatre and was originally built in vaudeville, making it’s purchase one of the most expensive purchases in the Pantages’ theater chain. Ever since the theater’s opening and its many renames, it showcased many popular movies. Two were “Spices of 1937” along with ”The Girl Said No” starring Robert Armstrong.
Not only did the theater enjoy huge popularity due to its great showcase, and its seat capacity of 1,823, it was considered Salt Lake’s great movie place. Later, due to an unfortunate accident that had caused great loss of one of the most elaborated ornaments within the theater, it was then taken over by The City Rep group and used as a live show theater. During its use as a live show place, which didn’t last for long due to its lease expiring, it was then sold once again in 1980. Since the 1980s, the theater has been left empty. A “Save the Utah theater” group was its last chance of ever opening its doors one last time to bow to say their last goodbyes.