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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Theater Closed After Chunk of Plaster Falls
Special to The Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 1984, page B3
BRIGHAM CITY - A large chunk of plaster fell from the ceiling of the Capitol Theater Saturday evening, slightly injuring a Brigham City housewife and forcing the manager to close the theater pending a safety inspection.
Eva Chappell, 129 S. 200 East, said Sunday, "My first thought was that the whole thing was coming down." Mrs. Chappell was taken to the Brigham City Community Hospital where she was treated for cuts and bruises and released. Her husband, Terry, was uninjured.
Ken Dickamore, Brigham City Fire Marshal, said the chunk of plaster measured two feet by three feet. Theater Manager Reed Walker voluntarily posted a closed sign on the marquee and told inspecting officials the building at 53 S. Main Street will be inspected for any structural problems.