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Pioneer Memorial Theatre
Salt Lake City, Utah

The Pioneer Memorial Theatre was built as “the modern counterpart of the old Salt Lake Theater,” a tribute to “the thousands who sat enthralled within its walls” and to the “traditions of our Pioneer theatrical heritage.”  Although only parts of the exterior bear any resemblance, Pioneer Memorial was to be “pleasantly reminiscent of the Salt Lake Theater in architectural design.”   Construction on both building began on the 1st of July, the original in 1861 and the latter in 1960.

 
 
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167 Articles Found
 
Reminiscing with 'Raiders' on the big screen again (Link)
06 October 2011, Deseret News

 
Preservation of Villa Theatre saves magical history (Link)
12 November 2006, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Local engineer-turned-businessman breathes new life into Salt Lake Citys historic Villa Theatre (Link)
23 September 2006, Utah Style and Design

 
Villa Theatre begins new life as showroom for ornate rugs (Link)
15 January 2006, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Viva the Villa (Link)
30 September 2005, Deseret Morning News

 
Villa Theatre is main attraction on its own (Link)
23 May 2005, Deseret Morning News

 
Past & Present (Link)
12 May 2005, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Viva the Villa! Roll out the rugs (Link)
23 May 2004, Salt Lake Tribune

 
The Villa to star in new role: rug gallery (Summary)
22 May 2004, Deseret Morning News

 
The year in arts: Hello, library, farewell Robert Peterson, the Villa (Summary)
28 December 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Film 2003: Miller time for Mormon Cinema, Madstone opens, Sundance shines (Summary)
28 December 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
2003: A recap of what happened in the world of books, film, dance, music and stage (Summary)
28 December 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Money's Worth (Summary)
18 December 2003, Wall Street Journal

 
Utah Business In brief (Summary)
21 November 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Raiders' box reveals new discoveries (Link)
17 October 2003, Deseret Morning News

 
Fate of Villa Theatre up in the air again (Link)
15 October 2003, Deseret Morning News

 
Making the big screen bigger (Link)
03 October 2003, Deseret Morning News

 
Talks hint at new life for Villa (Link)
21 August 2003, Deseret Morning News

 
Villa Theatre sale in works (Link)
21 August 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Historic Villa Theatre Prepares to Return (Link)
19 August 2003, KSL News

 
Don't ruin Highland Drive (Link)
25 February 2003, Deseret News

 
The Villa's Future (Link)
25 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa (Link)
25 February 2003, BYU NewsNet

 
Villa Theatre closes (Link)
20 February 2003, BYU NewsNet

 
Villa's fate in grocer's hands (Title Only)
20 February 2003, Deseret News

 
Villa Theatre Reprieved -- for a While (Link)
20 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
A curtain call for the Villa (Link)
19 February 2003, Deseret News

 
Villa goes dark a final time (Link)
19 February 2003, Deseret News

 
Villa has a long, storied history (Link)
19 February 2003, Deseret News

 
Closing Credits Roll for Villa, Marking End of An Era (Link)
18 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Protest Targets Inevitable Phrase The End on Villa Theatre Screen (Link)
16 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Say Goodbye to the Beloved Villa? Most Moviegoers Already Have (Link)
16 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Protesters fight for Villa Theatre's survival (Link)
16 February 2003, Deseret News

 
It's Curtains for the Villa Theatre (Link)
12 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Landmark Villa Theatre to close (Link)
11 February 2003, Deseret News

 
Villa Theatre to Close (Link)
10 February 2003, KSL News

 
Heritage Foundation Plans Rally to Save Villa Theatre (Link)
04 February 2003, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Caption only: Lord of the Rings (Title Only)
18 December 2002, Deseret News

 
Obituary: Elsa Marie Volert-Nielsen (Summary)
11 December 2001, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa Theatre doesn't deserve Top 10 acclaim (Link)
30 November 2001, Deseret News

 
(KSL TV news story) (Full Text)
22 November 2001, KSL News

 
10 great places to see a classic cinema (Summary)
22 November 2001, USA Today

 
Obituary: Beverly Dorothea Nielsen Brint (Summary)
15 August 2001, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Can Villa Survive a Vile Fate? (Link)
02 August 2001, Deseret News

 
Saving The Villa Theater (Link)
05 July 2001, KSL News

 
Article on the Villa Sale from the Enterprise Newspaper (Full Text)
28 May 2001, Enterprise

 
SCERA could give Villa a lesson in scheduling films (Title Only)
04 June 1999, Deseret News

 
Motorcycle Crash Seriously Injures 2 (Full Text)
27 September 1998, Deseret News

 
Multiplex destiny (Title Only)
19 July 1998, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa Isn't Perfect, But It's Trying (Full Text)
20 February 1997, Deseret News

 
Obituary: Alvin Edling Fors (Title Only)
09 January 1997, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa Ready for Comeback as a New Movie Star (Full Text)
31 May 1996, Deseret News

 
At the Movies; What Plays in Utah (Title Only)
16 August 1992, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Founder of the Villa And Many Other Theaters Dies at 84 (Title Only)
19 October 1990, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Scarcity of 70MM-Capable Theaters Denies Local Fans a 'Broad Perspective' (Link)
08 July 1990, Deseret News

 
On New Theaters, Indiana Jones and Skyrocketing Prices (Summary)
04 June 1989, Deseret News

 
Great Comic Book Hero Becomes Motion Picture Hit (Full Text)
16 December 1978, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Two world premieres for 'Brigham' (Full Text)
01 October 1977, Deseret News

 
Mall Theater Expansion Planned (Full Text)
31 October 1976, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Excitement Reigns In 'Airport 1975' (Full Text)
18 October 1974, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Airport '75 to Villa (Full Text)
06 July 1974, Deseret News

 
Mediocre 'Darling Lili' Sorely Test Julie, Rock (Full Text)
25 July 1970, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Julie Andrews Will Open in 'Darling Lili' (Full Text)
24 June 1970, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Kiwanis to Host Benefit With Premiere of 'Lili' (Full Text)
18 June 1970, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Krakatoa' Explodes in S.L. Premiere (Full Text)
07 August 1969, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cold War Film Intrigues Opening Night Audience (Full Text)
14 November 1968, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Space Odyssey' Proves Breathtaking (Full Text)
13 June 1968, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Benefit Premieres Will Open Showing of 'Space Odyssey' (Full Text)
11 June 1968, Salt Lake Tribune

 
2 Groups Sponsor Benefit Movie at Villa (Full Text)
09 June 1968, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Benefit 'Millie' Permiere (Full Text)
13 August 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Handicapped Enjoy Special Film Show (Full Text)
19 July 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Tribune, Villa Fete 1,000 Handicapped (Full Text)
18 July 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Shut-in Groups To See Movie (Full Text)
15 July 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Drivers Defy Death in Prix Movie (Full Text)
02 February 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Grand Prix Spectacle Premieres Tonight at Villa (Full Text)
01 February 1967, Salt Lake Tribune

 
800 Shut-Ins Take Cinerama Junket (Full Text)
14 October 1966, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Area Shut-ins to See Cinerama Today (Full Text)
13 October 1966, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cinerama 'Battle of the Bulge' a Dramatic Spectacle (Full Text)
03 March 1966, Salt Lake Tribune

 
District Chief Begins S.L. Theater Job (Full Text)
28 January 1966, Salt Lake Tribune

 
800 Shut-Ins, Handicapped Repeat Cinerama 'Sellout' (Full Text)
02 October 1965, Salt Lake Tribune

 
800 Shut-Ins Arrive For Cinema Treat (Full Text)
01 October 1965, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Utah Shut-ins To View Bible Movie (Full Text)
20 September 1965, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Greatest Story' to Help Retarded Children (Full Text)
28 March 1965, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cinerama Enhances Thrills in 'Circus World' (Full Text)
28 October 1964, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Fun-Filled 'Mad World' Opens After Heart Fund Premiere (Full Text)
20 February 1964, Deseret News

 
'Mad World' Features New Cinerama Process (Full Text)
19 February 1964, Deseret News

 
'Mad (4 Times) World' Premiere To Benefit Utah Heart Work (Full Text)
17 February 1964, Deseret News

 
'South Sea' Ends; 'Irma' Nears Windup (Full Text)
15 February 1964, Deseret News

 
Delightful Charm Marks South Sea Cinerama (Full Text)
10 January 1964, Deseret News

 
Villa's Cinerama Film Has Adventure (Full Text)
09 January 1964, Deseret News

 
'How The West Was Won' Exciting, Entertaining Movie (Full Text)
12 April 1963, Deseret News

 
'How West Was Won' Premiere Sold Out (Full Text)
11 April 1963, Deseret News

 
Indians to Color Benefit Premiere (Full Text)
10 April 1963, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Premiere to Aid 2 Agencies (Full Text)
30 March 1963, Salt Lake Tribune

 
New Thriller Premieres In Cinerama (Full Text)
14 February 1963, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Brothers Grimm' Unfold Tales for S.L. Shut-Ins (Full Text)
07 February 1963, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Special Movie Treat Calls Shut-In Group to Theater (Full Text)
06 February 1963, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Lift Barrier, Employ All, Clyde Urges (Full Text)
10 October 1962, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa Party to Celebrate Cinerama Anniversary (Full Text)
10 October 1962, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cinerama To Be 10 Years Old Oct. 1 (Full Text)
01 September 1962, Deseret News

 
'Brothers Grimm' Happy Cinerama Film (Full Text)
23 August 1962, Deseret News

 
'Brothers Grimm' Joyful Cinerama Delight (Full Text)
23 August 1962, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cinerama's 'Brothers Grimm' Premieres Tonight (Full Text)
22 August 1962, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Grimm Stories Go Cinerama (Full Text)
01 August 1962, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Flights Over Snowy Peaks, Landing On Carrier Mark New Cinerama (Full Text)
24 May 1962, Deseret News

 
New Cinerama Opens At Villa On May 23 (Full Text)
18 May 1962, Deseret News

 
Cinerama's 'Seven Wonders' Draws Capacity Crowd At Villa (Full Text)
19 January 1962, Deseret News

 
S.L. Premiere Of Cinerama Thrills Throng (Full Text)
22 July 1961, Deseret News

 
$400,000 Hyland Project Newest Theater Remodeling (Full Text)
17 July 1961, Deseret News

 
Fox Intermountain Theaters Plans Massive Remodeling (Full Text)
25 March 1961, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Handicapped Tots to Benefit By Refugee Picture in S.L. (Full Text)
08 March 1961, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Handicapped Tots to Benefit By Refugee Picture in S.L. (Full Text)
08 March 1961, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Windjammer' Premiere Thrills S.L. First Nighters (Full Text)
02 September 1960, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Windjammer' Filled With Thrills, Tunes (Full Text)
02 September 1960, Deseret News

 
'Windjammer' Filled With Thrills, Tunes (Full Text)
02 September 1960, Deseret News

 
Scandia Four to Launch 'Windjammer' Voyage (Full Text)
01 September 1960, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Prompt Start Slated For 'Windjammer' (Full Text)
30 August 1960, Deseret News

 
Villa Film Premiere to Aid Chili Victims (Full Text)
18 August 1960, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Villa to Install Cinerama Equipment Soon (Full Text)
02 August 1960, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Cinerama Set in Remodeling of Villa Theater (Link)
30 July 1960, Deseret News

 
Junior Women's Club to Attend Premiere (Full Text)
14 April 1960, Murray Eagle

 
Can-Can Showings in S.L. To Benefit Cancer Fund (Full Text)
25 March 1960, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Porgy and Bess' Movie Slated in Salt Lake (Full Text)
21 January 1960, Vernal Express

 
Benefit Aids Handicapped Children (Full Text)
04 June 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Sleeping Beauty' Opens S.L. Run (Full Text)
04 June 1959, Deseret News

 
S.L. Enjoys Premiere Of 'Beauty' (Full Text)
04 June 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Hurry! 'Sleeping Beauty' Premiere's Tonight (Full Text)
03 June 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Hurry! Only 2 Days Remain To Buy 'Happiness Tickets' (Full Text)
02 June 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'S. Pacific' Sets All-Time Record (Full Text)
02 June 1959, Deseret News

 
'Sleeping Beauty' to Play New Role (Full Text)
01 June 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
U. Crash Program Spurs Call to Aid Handicapped (Full Text)
30 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Beauty Abounds at 'Sleeping Beauty' (Full Text)
28 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Deadline Nears for 'Sleeping Beauty' (Full Text)
27 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Sleeping Beauty to Aid, Will You? (Full Text)
26 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
S.L. Premiere To Fulfill Varied Needs (Full Text)
25 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Sleeping Beauty' Casts Spell (Full Text)
23 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Handicapped to Benefit Via 'Sleeping Beauty' (Full Text)
22 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Sleeping Beauty's' Prince Problem for Animators (Full Text)
21 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Kiwanis Turn Salesmen For Benefit Film Showing (Full Text)
20 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Beauty' to Help Handicapped (Full Text)
18 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'Beauty' Funds to Aid Handicapped (Full Text)
16 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Tribune, Kiwanians Call Sleeping Beauty to S.L. (Full Text)
15 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
S.L. to See 'Sleeping Beauty' (Full Text)
14 May 1959, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Huge Audience Thrills To Glamorous Premiere, Outstanding 'South Pacific' (Full Text)
01 August 1958, Deseret News

 
Revolutionary Change In Theaters Seen (Full Text)
01 August 1958, Deseret News

 
Salt Lakers Throng To Gala Premiere (Full Text)
01 August 1958, Deseret News

 
Villa Sells Out For Benefit Premiere Of 'South Pacific' (Full Text)
31 July 1958, Deseret News

 
Salt Lake Theater Wins Circuit Courtesy Award (Full Text)
31 July 1958, Deseret News

 
Seats Still Available for 'South Pacific' Benefit (Full Text)
30 July 1958, Deseret News

 
New Film To Bring Reality To 'South Pacific' Premiere (Full Text)
28 July 1958, Deseret News

 
John Kerr Fit Perfectly Role In 'South Pacific' (Full Text)
23 July 1958, Deseret News

 
'80 Days' Is National Hit (Full Text)
01 August 1957, Murray Eagle

 
'Around the World' Award Movie Opens in Salt Lake (Full Text)
01 August 1957, Vernal Express

 
S.L. Premiere Of 'World' To Aid Needy (Full Text)
25 July 1957, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Firm Reveals Theaters Sale in S.L. Area (Full Text)
03 September 1955, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Denver Chain Casts Glance At 7 S.L. Area Theaters (Full Text)
03 August 1955, Salt Lake Tribune

 
'The Robe' in CinemaScope Declared Film Spectacle (Full Text)
01 October 1953, Deseret News

 
Villa and Lyric Schedule 'The Robe' Opening (Full Text)
30 September 1953, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Great Names Dot Jean's Career (Full Text)
29 September 1953, Salt Lake Tribune

 
(opening day ad) (Full Text)
23 December 1949, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Movie Palace Opens Friday (Full Text)
22 December 1949, Deseret News

 
Villa Theater First Night Draws 1300 (Full Text)
21 December 1949, Salt Lake Tribune

 
More Than 1000 Are Feted At Villa Theater Preview (Full Text)
20 December 1949, Deseret News

 
Harry B. Ashton Named Manager of Villa Theater (Full Text)
19 December 1949, Deseret News

 
New Theater Set Debut For Dec. 23 (Full Text)
18 December 1949, Deseret News

 
Builders Spur $350,000 Movie House (Full Text)
11 December 1949, Salt Lake Tribune

 
Bids Asked for S. L. Theater To Cost $350,00, Seat 1300 (Full Text)
22 August 1948, Salt Lake Tribune