Chief Theatre (Rem.)
Pueblo, CO
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Here is another Art Deco movie house, this one located in Pueblo, CO. The Chief Theatre appeared closed when this photo was taken.

The building originally opened in 1918 as the Rialto Theatre before receiving a major Art Deco makeover in 1935 and reopening as the Chief Theatre. For decades, it was one of Pueblo's premier movie houses and a familiar sight along Main Street. The theater's bold marquee and streamlined facade helped make it one of the most recognizable entertainment landmarks in town.

Like many downtown theaters, the Chief eventually lost business to newer multiplexes and closed as a movie theater in the 1980s. Fortunately, the building survived and remained one of the last reminders of Pueblo's once-thriving downtown theater district. 09-06

UPDATE: The Chief Theatre has found new life as a performing arts venue. The Runyon Theater. The historic building is now home to the Steel City Theatre Company, which has been working to restore and revitalize the property while bringing live theater and arts programs back to downtown Pueblo. The theater's classic facade still stands as one of the city's best surviving examples of Art Deco architecture. 06-26

Peak Theatre (Closed)
Colorado Springs, CO
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How about this rather colorful movie house. The Peak Theatre of Colorado Springs still features its deco lettering and color scheme. When this photo was taken, it was still showing first-run movies. 09-06

The Peak Theatre opened in 1937 and was one of several theaters that once lined downtown Colorado Springs. While neighboring theaters eventually disappeared, the Peak managed to survive and remained a familiar sight along Pikes Peak Avenue thanks to its distinctive marquee, colorful facade, and Art Deco styling.

After closing as a traditional movie theater in 1989, the building found new life a few years later under the ownership of Kimball Bayles. Reopened as Kimball's Twin Peak Theater, it became one of Colorado Springs' best-known destinations for independent, foreign, and specialty films. Later expanded into a three-screen operation, it served local moviegoers for nearly three decades.

UPDATE: Following the passing of longtime owner Kimball Bayles, the theater closed in 2023. The building remains standing today, and its iconic marquee and colorful facade continue to be a reminder of Colorado Springs' once-thriving downtown theater district. 06-26

Huish Theatre
Richfield, UT
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Here's the Huish Theatre of Richfield, UT. The marquee and lettering is more reminiscent of a 60's or 70's era theatre. 06-05

The Huish Theatre has been a Main Street landmark in Richfield since 1947. Built by the Huish family theater chain and designed by Utah architect Fred L. Markham, the theater originally opened as a single-screen movie house serving central Utah. While the building dates to the 1940s, its marquee and vertical sign have a look that feels more at home in the 1960s or 1970s, helping it stand out from many of Utah's older theaters.

For generations, the Huish brought first-run movies to Richfield and became a familiar stop for moviegoers throughout the region. The distinctive sign remains one of the most recognizable features on Main Street.

UPDATE: After a period of closure, the theater was purchased and restored by Reel Theatres in 1996. Today it continues operating as the Huish Reel Theatre, showing first-run movies and serving as one of the few historic Main Street theaters in Utah that is still doing what it was built to do. 06-26

Price Theatre
Price, UT
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Price Theatre still proudly shows first-run movies in its downtown Price location. 06-05

The Price Theatre has been entertaining moviegoers in downtown Price since 1938. Located on Main Street, the theater opened during the golden age of neighborhood movie houses and has remained a familiar sight for generations of Carbon County residents.

With its classic marquee and downtown location, the theater recalls a time when a night at the movies meant heading to Main Street. While many small-town theaters have disappeared over the years, the Price Theatre has continued showing films and serving the local community.

UPDATE: The theater remains in operation today and continues to show first-run movies. Along with its sister theater, the King-Koal, it helps keep the movie-going tradition alive in Carbon County. The historic marquee still stands as one of the most recognizable landmarks in downtown Price. 06-26

Crown Theatre (Closed)
Price, UT
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Crown Theatre has been a familiar sight along Main Street in Price for generations. The detailed crown perched atop the marquee is a fitting touch for this old downtown movie house and gives the theater a personality all its own. 06-05

The theater traces its roots back to 1911 and became the Crown Theatre in 1950. For decades, it served moviegoers throughout Carbon County and stood alongside other downtown theaters that once made Main Street the center of local entertainment.

UPDATE: The Crown Theatre closed in 2009 after nearly a century of operation. Although plans were discussed to bring the building back as a live performance venue, those efforts never fully materialized. The theater remains standing today, and its classic marquee and crown continue to overlook downtown Price. 06-26