Huish PACE Center

Boxoffice, May 7, 1949: “Huish-Gilhool Theatre Enterprises opened their 810-seat Huish Theatre with city officials and film executives on hand for the affair. The new showcase is in a building with three other rental units, which are expected to be occupied in the near future. Although a modernistic atmosphere predominates in the design of the structure, a rustic touch is lent through the use of sandstone and the redwood finish. One of the most striking features is an 18-foot long mural in the inner foyer. It is a painted blown-up picture of Payson City and the surrounding valley taken from Payson summit. The boxoffice is at the side of the double glass-like entrance doors. The foyer contains a snack bar finished in redwood. Advertising frames in the inner foyer contrast with the modern motif, presenting a beveled appearance of old-fashioned picture frames. Even temperatures throughout the building are assured by the ventilating and heating system, and the air wash device further aids in keeping drafts and cross-currents down. The main auditorium occupies one entire floor with the manager’s office and a cry room on the second floor. The Huish, built as a memorial to the late Charles M. Huish, has been under construction for two years. Fred L. Markham of Provo was the architect. He was assisted by Rove Smith. Vincent A. Gilhool is the general manager in charge of the circuit house. The Huish is managed by Gene Braithwaite.”

The Huish Theatre opened on April 16th. 1949 and the architect was Fred L. Markham, W.Rowe Smith, Associate. They also designed the Huish Theatre (1946) in Richfield, Utah.