Cottonwood Cinemas
2002 Photo from the Scott Neff collection.
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Megaplex Theatres 1945 E Murray-Holladay Rd Holladay UT 84117 (801) 432-6605
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| Record #1598 |
Opened: June 3, 1988
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Capacity: 1700 seats
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Also Known As: Holladay Center 6 |
Previously operated by: Cineplex Odeon Theatres, Loews Cineplex Entertainment, Westates Theatres, Water Gardens Theatres |
Information for this tour was contributed by Grant Smith. Cineplex Odeon opened the Holladay Center Cinemas on 3 June 1988, proclaiming it to be "the return of the elegant theatre." The six-screen multiplex featured "state-of-the-art wide screened cinemas" with "luxurious plush seating", "elegantly-designed contemporary interiors with marble floors", an original painting by artist Paul Sloggett, same-day advance ticket sales, and real butter on the popcorn. All auditoriums were equipped for Dolby Stereo and at one was equipped for 70mm presentations. [1]
After 14 years, the theater closed in March 2001 as part of the Loews Cineplex bankruptcy reorganization.
On 20 April 2001, Westates Theaters re-opened the Holladay Center after spending "several thousand dollars to refurbish several hundred of the seats in the Holladay Center's six auditoriums, install new computer software for ticketing and concessions and spruce up the sound in the auditoriums." "We think we've got the best theater in the area," said Tony Rudman Jr., vice president and corporate counsel for Westates. "This is a premium facility, and it's the perfect location. This theater fills a need for the area." [2]
1. Opening day ad, 3 June 1988 2. "Movie house merry-go-round", Deseret News, 20 April 2001
After Water Gardens Theatres closed the theater on November 17, 2016, it was remodeled and reopened by Megaplex Theatres on March 8, 2017. Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
November 2002 photos from the Grant Smith collection.
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2002 photos from the Scott Neff collection.
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Last featured 1/23/2005. Last edited 3/31/2017.
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