One story brick theater, originally owned by J.C. and Helen Ossana. The theater was initially called the Paramount, and was later changed to the Strand in 1929. William Littlejohn managed the theater from 1929 until 1935, when C.E. Huish of Eureka took it over. The basement used to house a Japanese “pool hall” operated by Harry Eda prior to the opening of the variety store. In addition to gambling and pool, the establishment also used to have silent Japanese movies and hosted traveling Kabuki theater groups. By 1934 the basement had been converted into the Strand Sweet Shop, operated by A.J. Ossano. The business on the LHS was Robert A. Nielson’s gift shop and jewelry until 1927 when he moved across Main Street. The RHS business was at one time a confectionary and later (in 1936) was a fashion shop operated by (Bessie) DeViettie and Dusserre. Except for the RHS portion, the building is presently unoccupied and, except for a more recent theater sign, is essentially unaltered.

Built in 1925, located at 102 South Main Street in the Helper Commercial District in Helper, Utah

• located in the rear: 11 W Hill St