From 1907 to 1910, Gates served was an LDS Church missionary in the Eastern States Mission, which was headquartered in New York City.
He also composed a significant number of choral and orchestral works, popular with people at all levels of musical background and ability.
Gates died in Salt Lake City after suffering from a debilitating illness for several years before his death.
An oversized doorway permits transporting of large scene pieces back and forth from stage area to the workshop room.
A capacious storage area is located in the west side of the room, and access to it from the tunnel is possible, permitting trucks and equipment to be moved in easily (Special Program, 8).