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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County Says Raze Empress Theater
Salt Lake Tribune, 27 July 1984, page B3
The abandoned Empress Theater at 9104 W 2700 South in Magna is unsafe and should be torn down, Salt Lake County commissioners agreed Wednesday.
Demolition will cost about $9,000, according to Ken Jones, director of the county's development services division. Work should start soon, he said.
Owners will be billed for that work. If they refuse to pay, the county will file a lien against the property, Mr. Jones noted.
Commissioners and Magna residents kicked off a cleanup program several weeks ago with demolition of an abandoned county fire station next door.