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Show w £ V Architect/Builder: J. B. Ashton Building Materials: brick,plaster____Building Type/Style: commercial_______ Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) « g > 6 c/> x The building has been greatly altered, particularly with the recent addition of aluminum siding which completely hides whatever was le.ft of the arched and ornamented original facade. " ....... Statement of Historical Significance: D D D D a Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce D D O D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D n D n Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion ScienceSocio-Humanitarian Transportation The building facade has been highly altered. By 1911 John B. AShton had built three threatres in Provo-the Ellen (148-150 West Center), the Rex (98-West Center), and the Majestic (70 North Academy). After building this, build ing, the Princess Theatre, about 1913, he sold his Rex Theatre Co. to A. C. Stablings in order to finance the largest of his theatres-the Columbia, retaining this building which he continued to manage through the 1920s. |
