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rivest266 commented about Utah Theatre on Apr 4, 2022 at 9:21 am

The Penthouse opened on July 12th, 1968 and renamed Utah 2 on September 14th, 1973. 1919, 1929, 1937m 1968 and 1973 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Trolley Square Cinemas on Apr 4, 2022 at 8:52 am

The Trolley Square Cinemas 4 opened in a separate location in the mall on June 28th, 1988, and the Trolley Square Theatres (1972) closed in 1993. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Trolley Square Cinemas on Apr 4, 2022 at 8:50 am

Opened as Trolley Square Theatres on June 28th, 1972 ad: Trolley Square theatres openingTrolley Square theatres opening 28 Jun 1972, Wed The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Tower Theatre on Apr 4, 2022 at 8:12 am

This was renamed Tower East on December 23rd, 1960, until 1963 to avoid confusion with the new Tower Midtown theatre. 1928, 1950 and 1960 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinemark Sugarhouse on Apr 4, 2022 at 7:35 am

This opened on March 27th featuring Salt Lake City’s only THX certified cinema. 1992 and 2015 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Utah III on Apr 4, 2022 at 7:30 am

Renamed Utah 3 on March 28th, 1975. 1933, 1934, 1939 (remodeling) and 1975 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 1:33 pm

First ad for the Photoplay placed on august 6th, 1922 and as Liberty on October 20th, 1928.

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rivest266 commented about Off Broadway Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 1:13 pm

The Mersey Theatre initially advertised itself in 1911 (as indicated in the October 7th, 1975 grand opening ad for the Midtown Trolley). Grand opening advertisements are posted in 1911, 1920, 1927, and October 7th, 1975.

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rivest266 commented about Glendale Theater on Apr 3, 2022 at 12:40 pm

This became Glendale on December 1st, 1972. 1st ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Flick Theater on Apr 3, 2022 at 11:24 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Studio Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 11:12 am

Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 10:53 am

1911, 1941 and 1942 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 8:39 am

This opened on January 21st, 1908 Empire theatre openingEmpire theatre opening 18 Jan 1908, Sat Goodwin’s Weekly: A Thinking Paper for Thinking People (Salt Lake City, Utah) Newspapers.com

It was not the first movie theater in town. The Electric theatre opened in June 1907 and the Edison Electric theatre opened on April 9th, 1902.

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rivest266 commented about Elks Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 8:22 am

The Elks Twin Cinema opened on December 16th, 1977, with “Simi Tough” on both screens. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Elite Theatre on Apr 3, 2022 at 8:14 am

This opened on October 12th, 1907. Grand opening ad posted. Listings ended in February 1912.

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rivest266 commented about Victory Theater on Apr 3, 2022 at 7:35 am

Reopened as Victory on December 22nd, 1923. 1923 and 1943 (never opened) grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Victory Theater on Apr 3, 2022 at 6:56 am

Better quality grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema on Apr 3, 2022 at 6:50 am

Opened as Cinema on February 14th, 1969 and reopened as the Cinema in Your Face! on May 15th, 1987. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Promised Valley Playhouse on Apr 3, 2022 at 6:28 am

6 grand opening ads posted.