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Brigham City, Utah

The Elberta Theatre opened in Brigham City on 12 March 1917, built by W. H. Shurtliffe and W. R. Dredge.  A unique feature of the theater was that moviegoers entered the auditorium next to the screen, allowing latecomers to find their way to their seats using the reflected light of the film.  An orchestra pit below the screen had room for a piano and up to five other instruments.  About 1927, the Elberta was renamed the Capitol Theatre.  It is now part of the Walker Cinemas chain.

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A topographical map from 1966 shows the location of a drive-in movie theater on the outskirts of Ephraim.

A topographical map from 1966 shows the location of a drive-in movie theater on the outskirts of Ephraim.
Chapparal Drive-In Theatre, Ephraim, Utah
Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey
1 July 1966

An aerial photo of the drive-in site in 1997.  The theater's sign, a ticket booth, a brick wall, and the projection building are visible.

An aerial photo of the drive-in site in 1997. The theater's sign, a ticket booth, a brick wall, and the projection building are visible.
Chapparal Drive-In Theatre, Ephraim, Utah
Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey
12 September 1997

The sign of the drive-in has three lines of copy and is now used for the KLGL and KMTI radio stations.

The sign of the drive-in has three lines of copy and is now used for the KLGL and KMTI radio stations.
Chapparal Drive-In Theatre, Ephraim, Utah
Photographer: Grant Smith
25 June 2005

This short brick wall was apparently located between the theater's ticket booth and the last row of parking.

This short brick wall was apparently located between the theater's ticket booth and the last row of parking.
Chapparal Drive-In Theatre, Ephraim, Utah
Photographer: Grant Smith
25 June 2005