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Centre Theatre
State & Broadway
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Capitol Theatre
Brigham City, Utah
The Elberta Theatre opened in Brigham City on 12 March 1917, built by W. H. Shurtliffe and W. R. Dredge. A unique feature of the theater was that moviegoers entered the auditorium next to the screen, allowing latecomers to find their way to their seats using the reflected light of the film. An orchestra pit below the screen had room for a piano and up to five other instruments. About 1927, the Elberta was renamed the Capitol Theatre. It is now part of the Walker Cinemas chain.
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Centre Theatre Photos
"The streamlined new Centre Theater, the
first large theater to be built in Salt Lake since the opening
of the Pantages (now the Utah) in 1919, will have its grand
opening on Friday, Dec. 24. Situated at Broadway and State
Streets, the theater is modern in every detail from its ninety-foot
tower and circular marquee to the auditorium. Above is the
artist's sketch of the new theater."
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Deseret News, December 1937
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Drawing of the Centre theater from the opening
day ad.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
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Construction of the Centre Theatre.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Used by permission, Utah State Historical Society,
all rights reserved.
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The Centre's marquee, as seen when it first opened.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Used by permission, Utah State Historical Society,
all rights reserved.
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A sign saying "Loges Closed Afternoon"
blocks the stairway to the balcony.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Used by permission, Utah State Historical Society,
all rights reserved.
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The Centre's 90-foot tower and circular marquee.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Used by permission, Utah State Historical Society,
all rights reserved.
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Two views of the auditorium and a
sofa in the lobby.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Deseret News,
23 December 1937
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The office tower that now stands
on the corner of State and Broadway.
Centre Theatre, Salt Lake City,
Utah
Photo by Grant Smith
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