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Journal Article

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Walker, Ronald W.;Starr, Alexander M.

Shattering the Vase : The Razing of the Old Salt Lake Theatre

Utah Historical Quarterly

Winter 1989

57

1989

64-88

The razing of the Salt Lake Theatre in the 1920s caused considerable public outcry for its preservation. However, increasing costs, decreasing income, and a continual decline in entertainment quality influenced the Church in deciding to sell the historical building.

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