Employees of Peterson Refrigeration and Mechanical remove a cast-iron boiler that heated radiators in the Casino Star Theatre. Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 11 July 2008
The 1912 cast-iron coal boiler that heated radiators and the 1950s oil furnace that blew heated basement air into the auditorium and lobby were removed in July 2008 by Peterson Refrigeration and Mechanical. The project was largely funded by a grant from the Utah State Legislature. Courtesy of Casino Star Theatre, 26 July 2008
A bit of modern framing was added to an old wall when the new furnace was installed in 2008. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
An air intake for the old heating system. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
If directed upward, outside air was heated by passing through a series of radiators. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
Behind this short door, outside air was cooled during the summer months by passing through straw moistened by well water and held in place with chicken wire. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
An original brick wall remains in the new furnace room. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
Belts hang from the old pipes leading to the radiators. Grant Smith 19 January 2013
A new section of wall where the furnace room connects with the area under the auditorium. Grant Smith 19 January 2013