University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Douglas Post Theater

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

1. Fort Douglas Post Theater Marker

Inscription.
Restored and renovated through the generosity of the
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
With additional support from other donors

Since its construction in 1932, the Post Theater has drawn crowds for films as well as military meetings and community gatherings. Particularly during the years of World War II, expanded recreation activities at Fort Douglas attracted military personnel and their families here to enjoy movies.

Among the most popular and recognized structures on historic Fort Douglas property, the 260-seat Post Theater has been restored to again be a center of educational and recreational activity for the University of Utah campus, community and the military.

Fort Douglas was operated by the U.S. Army from 1862 to 1991. During the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, this and other Fort Douglas facilities were part of the games' Athletes Village, where Utah welcomed visitors and athletes from around the world. Today, the fort's historic and new structures comprise Fort Douglas Heritage Commons, a living and learning center for the University of Utah, which continues to welcome community participation.

Erected 2002 by University of Utah.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment

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• Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 45.847′ N, 111° 49.929′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker is on Fort Douglas Boulevard near Stover Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 Stover St, West Valley City UT 84120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Douglas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Douglas Officers' Quarters (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas Post Bandstand (about 500 feet away); Fort Douglas, Utah (about 500 feet away); Building 55 (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Douglas Officers Quarters (about 800 feet away); Fort Douglas Commanders House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Douglas Officers Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salt Lake City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 10, 2023

2. Fort Douglas Post Theater Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.