I moved into Polk Gulch in 1981 and I use to go to the Royal Theatre. We had a friend who worked there in the mid 1980’s who would open the balcony for us and a few other friends so we could watch the movie from up there. It was a special treat!! The last thing I remember about the Royal before it was torn down was a guy who had an easel and paints. He was painting a picture of the sign and facade. I regret the fact I did not get his name. Polk Gulch has lost all four of it’s single screen theatres. The Alhambra is now a Gorilla Gym, the Royal was torn down, and the Regency’s One and Two have been turned back into Ballrooms. ARG
I moved into Polk Gulch in 1981 and I use to go to the Royal Theatre. We had a friend who worked there in the mid 1980’s who would open the balcony for us and a few other friends so we could watch the movie from up there. It was a special treat!! The last thing I remember about the Royal before it was torn down was a guy who had an easel and paints. He was painting a picture of the sign and facade. I regret the fact I did not get his name. Polk Gulch has lost all four of it’s single screen theatres. The Alhambra is now a Gorilla Gym, the Royal was torn down, and the Regency’s One and Two have been turned back into Ballrooms. ARG