Oracle Theatre
Ogden, Utah
Following the success of the New Electric Theatre, Charles Ziemer, H. A. Sims, and Albert Scowcroft opened Oracle Theatre on Washington Avenue. Stanley B. Steck acquired the Oracle in April 1917 and changed the name to Cozy Theatre. Harmon Peery of the Ogden Theatre Company took over management when Steck sold the business in 1923. A few days later, A. M. Miller purchased the building and announced plans to replace the theater with a modern store once the lease expired. Two years later, theater was “made vacant” and a remodeling permit was issued.
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Novelty Theater Fire
Salt Lake Tribune, 17 October 1895, page 7
Yesterday morning at about 2 o'clock fire was discovered in the old Novelty theater building on Twenty-fifth street, belonging to Stevens Bros. The fire started under the stage, and before it could be brought under control had burned out the stage and rear portion of the building.
The fire is believed to have been of incendiary origin, as shavings smelling strongly of kerosene were found under the stage. The loss is estimated at $1000, covered by insurance.
