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'When it was new, this arch spanning 2nd South overlooked a passing parade of teams and wagons and horseless carriages. The venerable sign is going to have its second life at Trolley Square.' - , Utah
'When it was new, this arch spanning 2nd South overlooked a passing parade of teams and wagons and horseless carriages. The venerable sign is going to have its second life at Trolley Square.'
Salt Lake Tribune, page B1, 7 April 1973
An arch spans the wide street in front of the Capitol Theatre. - , Utah
A wide arch with the words "Capitol Theatre" spanned 200 South in this photo from about about 1939.  Intermountain Theatres managed the Capitol at the time.  On the marquee is James Stewart in Its a Wonderful Life.
Couretesy of Roger Barker, About 1939
A large blade sign rises above the entrance canopy of the Capitol Theatre. - , Utah
A large blade sign rises above the entrance canopy of the Capitol Theatre.
Deseret News Archives
The former Capitol Theatre arch now bears the words
The former Capitol Theatre arch now bears the words "Trolley Square".
Grant Smith
1 May 2004
The arch that stood over 200 South in front of the Capitol Theatre now stands over the north entrance of the Trolley Square parking lot. - , Utah
The arch that stood over 200 South in front of the Capitol Theatre now stands over the north entrance of the Trolley Square parking lot.
Grant Smith
3 June 2004