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Megaplex 12 at the Gateway
165 South Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, Utah  84101
801 304-4636
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Colonial Theatre
Salt Lake City, Utah

The Colonial Theatre was built by the Auerbach brothers in 1908 at a cost of $150,000 to show plays by traveling companies with the Northwestern Theatrical Association.  The interior was decorated with ivory and gold, with green sidewalls, carpets and draperies.  It had a seating capacity of 1936, with box seats and two balconies.  It showed movies as the Victory Theatre.  About 1942 it was destroyed by fire.

 
 
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Construction Photos

Construction of the tower, Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah

In July 2001 the tower of the theater was complete, except for the sign.  Scaffolding surrounds the nearby shops.
Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah
Photo by Grant Smith, 10 July 2001

Front of theater during construction, Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah

The front of the theater before construction was finished on the surrounding buildings.
Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah
Photo by Grant Smith, 10 July 2001

Partially complete tower, Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah

A view of the theater entrance from a nearby intersection.  The exterior of the shops nears completion.
Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah
Photo by Grant Smith, 31 August 2001

Ad announcing opening date, Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah

An newspaper ad from 26 October 2001 announces the opening of the Megaplex 12 at the Gateway on November 2nd.  "Larry H. Miller brings to downtown Salt Lake City the very best in theatre entertainment."
Megaplex 12 at the Gateway, Salt Lake City, Utah
Deseret News, 26 October 2001