Gem Theatre
105 N. Main Street,
Panguitch,
UT
84759
105 N. Main Street,
Panguitch,
UT
84759
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Fantastic to see that the Gem is now once more a cinema, never thought it would when I saw the building back in 1992. Bit puzzled with the entrance though, could that tiny door possibly be the main one ? How do they handle queue’s, or is there another entrance somewhere to the side of the theatre, although none is visible on the google picture above.
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http://www.facebook.com/historicgemtheatre
http://www.facebook.com/scoopsfromthepast
http://www.facebook.com/childsconstruction
Here are a few pages to keep up with the restoration & Grand Opening events for the Historic Gem Theatre & Scoops from the Past Ice Cream Parlor.
facebook.com/historicgemtheatre
facebook.com/scoopsfromthepast
facebook.com/childsconstruction
Best of luck Heather,as I mentioned in my previous post I was quite fascinated with this theatre,I’m sure the locals are looking forward to the opening.
I doubt I’ll be in that neck of the woods again, although I do intend visiting the states again next year,I’m a retired projectionist in a small town in Wale. Hope all goes well for you.
A close up:
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I’m amazed to find the Gem here. I discovered it on a trip through southern Utah in 1992.
It was an October evening, a kid was decorating for Halloween across the street from the closed theater. The whole ambiance was so haunting I wrote a poem about it.
I never thought I would learn anything about the Gem (which I’ve never forgotten) but here it is again.
This site is AMAZING!
Here’s a photo I took:
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Good luck.guys if i lived anywhere near you all i would be there.
My Husband & I bought the GEM this April, 2010.
It is under restoration now to return it to the GEM Theatre, along with a few extras!
By Summer 2011, GEM Theatre will be restored to the 1920, 30, 40 era look. Movies as well as live theatre, bands, etc will be house here.
The balcony seating will return.
There will be a Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor in the front, where we will make ans manufacture right on site. (Scoops from the Past)
Upstairs will also have an internet lounge, and a museum of the GEM, Kinema, Hub years. Look forward to bring the GEM Back!
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yb4o4rx
I remember standing outside the Gem while passing through Panguitch in 1992,while on holiday in the States from Wales.It sort of reminded me of the one featured in the film ‘The Last Picture Show'by Peter Bogdanovich.
It was closed even back then,so I’m surprised it’s still standing empty after all these years,glad it’s at least still standing but for how long again I wonder ? I’ll have to dig up the photo I took of it as it always rather fascinated me for some reason.