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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LDS Family Services staff moves into former playhouse
Salt Lake Tribune, 9 January 2004
Article Summary:
On 9 January 2004, LDS Family Services began moving its office into the first three floors of the renovated Promised Valley Playhouse. The agency was previously located in the 12th floor of the Zions Bank Tower, which is being renovated.
The building was built in 1905 to house the city's first full-time vaudeville theater. The LDS Church purchased the theater in 1972, but closed it in 1996 because of seismic concerns. Renovation being too costly, the decision was made to replace the theater with a 425-stall parking garage. Demolition of the auditorium began in September 2002, but the facade, lobby, and office area was saved.
