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The annual Preservation Photograph Contest focused on historic theaters in 2005. Nearly every community in Utah had a theater. These buildings served as an entertainment center for film, live performances and community get-togethers.
Theaters have a rich history in Utah. Theater was important to the early pioneers who built Social Hall located in Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Theatre followed in 1862. Early 20th century saw the construction of elaborate movie and performing arts theaters in the Art Deco, Gothic, Egyptian and Chinese motifs.
Theaters have been in a decline over the last several years. Single screen theaters have a hard time against multi-screen theaters. Drive-in theaters have vanished as well. A renewed interest in historic preservation has resulted in many of these early theaters being restored. This year's contest shows some of these remarkable buildings. Over 100 entries documented historic theaters in Utah.
Entries in the Historice Theater Preservation photograph contest conducted by the Preservation section of the Utah State Historical Society.
Historic Theater Preservation Contest Photograph Collection, 2005, Utah State Historical Society.
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