Dreamland Theatre
Ogden, Utah
Charles and George Driskell were managers of the Dreamland Theatre on Washington Avenue for most of 1908. They made improvements to the playhouse in March, including the addition of landscape panels on the walls made by local artists. In August, the Dreamland added a second projector, eliminating the need for intermissions at reel changes. A claim by George Driskell that he had “worked with untiring energy” to secure exclusive engagements at the Dreamland provoked a strong response from R. W. Strong with 20th Century Optiscope, who claimed the entire credit for resolving booking conflicts lay with the national Film Service Association. Two months later, the Dreamland reopened under the management of Fred Tout and Fred Anderson.
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6 Old Buildings Will Benefit From Grants
Deseret News, 21 June 1991, page B4
Article Summary:
The Empress Theatre in Magna and the Egyptian Theatre in Ogden were among six historic buildings in Utah to receive grants from federal money earmarked for historic preservation activities. The grants were approved by the Utah Division of State History and required matching funds from the recipients. The Empress Theatre received $1,680 to repair and paint metal cornice. The Egyptian Theatre received $6,000 for storefront reconstruction.
