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Villa Theatre
2003 Closing
Screenshot of a realty webpage listing the 'Former Villa Theatre' for $2,700,000. - , Utah
Colliers International listed the "Former Villa Theater for sale" for months while the theater was still in operation.
colliers.com, February 2003
A couple dozen people stand on the sidewalk in front of the Villa, displaying signs supporting the theater. - , Utah
Supporters carry signs in front of the Villa Theatre during a rally on 15 February 2003.
Grant Smith
15 February 2003
A "Save the Villa Theatre" flyer, with contact information for the Utah Heritage Foundation. - , Utah
A "Save the Villa Theatre" flyer, with contact information for the Utah Heritage Foundation.
February 2003
The neon lighting over the Villa's entrance, in perfect repair, shortly after midnight.  Many people still lingered inside the theater. - , Utah
The neon lighting over the Villa's entrance, in perfect repair, shortly after midnight.  Many people still lingered inside the theater.
Grant Smith
19 February 2003
The last ticket from the Villa Theatre, before closing on 18 February 2003. - , Utah
The last ticket from the Villa Theatre, before closing on 18 February 2003.
Grant Smith
18 February 2003
Newspaper advertisement for 'The Villa' at 3097 South Highland Dr, with phone number 463-2602. - , Utah
The newspaper advertisement for the Villa Theatre on the last day it was open, 18 February 2003, showing Lord of the Rings: Two Towers in DTS at 4:15 and 8:00.
18 February 2003
Scan of a newspaper advertisement for the Villa Theatre. - , Utah
On Wednesday and Thursday after the Villa closed, Carmike Cinemas put "Closed! Thank you for your business" in the Villa section of the theater chain's newspaper advertisement.
19 February 2003