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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Idaho » Idaho Falls » Colonial Theater
Also known as Paramount

Colonial Theater

Idaho Falls, ID
498 A Street
, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 United States
(map)
208.522.0471x104
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Performing Arts
Seats: 969
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
Colonial Theater
Recent exterior view of the Colonial Theater (circa July 2002)
Photo courtesy of Ron Pierce
The Colonial dates back to 1919 when it opened as a vaudeville house. In 1929, it became the Paramount when it was taken over by Paramount Pictures' Publix chain. Later on, Fox Intermountain Theatres operated it.

After it closed in the late 80s, the building was donated to the Idaho Falls Arts Council who completed a $4.2 million restoration in 1997. The Colonial has returned to its original name, and with two adjoining buildings, it is now part of the Willard Arts Center which contains three art galleries.

Related Websites

Idaho Fall Arts Council -- Colonial Theater (Official)
Contributed by Ron Pierce

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Here is another link:
http://www.anglerguide.com/articles/111e.html
posted by ken mc on Feb 9, 2006 at 4:30pm
This is a 1980's photo of the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls.

posted by Lost Memory on Oct 2, 2006 at 2:55pm
A Robert-Morton theater organ size 2/6 was installed in the Colonial Theater in 1921. A Kilgen theater organ opus 4550 size 2/3 style U06 was installed in the Paramount Theater in 1930.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 30, 2007 at 11:29am
I managed this theater from 1981 until about 1985. Back then it was the Mann Paramount Theatre. We ran major release movies and had Saturday morning kids shows. Saturday midnight showing was Rocky Horror Picture Show. Spent many hours fixing up the stage lighting and back drops. Eventually held a few concerts and talent shows for the kids. Most memorable was the "Annie" look-a-like talent contest. It was a great old theater. I'm glad to see that it's been restored to it's former glory.
posted by D.M.C. on Dec 23, 2008 at 12:22pm
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