Why Was The Historic Utah Pantages Theater Demolished Before The Developer Had Financing?

There is a gaping wound in the middle of Main Street where The Utah Pantages Theater and four thriving local businesses once resided. Michael Valentine was fighting to save the theater prior to its demolition. He explains how one of the wealthiest developers in the world received the building and land for free. Valentine also explains how and why the buildings were demolished prior to the developer securing financing for the project.