Exterior Photos - Mercur Opera House

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Mercur, Utah

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Capitol Theatre
Brigham City, Utah

The Elberta Theatre opened in Brigham City on 12 March 1917, built by W. H. Shurtliffe and W. R. Dredge. A unique feature of the theater was that moviegoers entered the auditorium next to the screen, allowing latecomers to find their way to their seats using the reflected light of the film. An orchestra pit below the screen had room for a piano and up to five other instruments. About 1927, the Elberta was renamed the Capitol Theatre. It is now part of the Walker Cinemas chain.

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Mercur Opera House
Exterior Photos

Four rows of men and women pose in front of the stage. On the left is a piano and on the right four steps up to a door. - , Utah

Members of the Mercur Theatrical and Opera Company, about 1910.
Utah State Historical Society, 1909 to 1910