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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 12:46 am

Closed or the newspaper listings pulled in 1973 by Martina theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Mall 4 on Sep 23, 2022 at 12:43 am

The large screen at the boulevard was destroyed to fit in two smaller screens for a total of three screens on October 31st, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Eastern Hills Cinema I-II-III on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:44 am

The Eastern Hill Cinema I-II opened on May 24th, 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Holiday Six Theatres on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:17 am

Holiday 3 4 5 6 opened on May 12th, 1972. Ad posted.

Holiday 3 4 5 6 openingHoliday 3 4 5 6 opening 12 May 1972, Fri Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Sheridan Drive-In on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:02 am

Opened on July 7th, 1970, and the 2nd screen opened on May 21st, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Seneca Mall Cinema on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm

Opened with one screen on April 22nd, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

Seneca Mall Cinema openingSeneca Mall Cinema opening 22 Apr 1970, Wed Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about New Rivoli Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:55 pm

Listings ended in 1950 and reopened as the Old Rivoli theatre on October 26th, 1971 with “King Kong”

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rivest266 commented about Genesee Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:51 pm

It reopened on January 9th, 1970, with adult movies later in the year. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Varsity Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:29 pm

Reopened as Capri Art on May 15th, 1970

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rivest266 commented about TePee Drive-In on Sep 21, 2022 at 8:33 pm

This was owned by Holiday drive ins from Buffalo.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Holiday Six Theatres on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:14 pm

Holiday 1-2 opened on January 23rd, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 12:17 pm

The Backstage theatre at the Center opened on February 7th, 1969 by Martina theatres showing adult movies and the Penthouse opened on April 2nd with the roadshow presentation of “Oliver”. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Towne Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:55 am

Dipson theatres opened the Abbott theatre on October 19th, 1950, and reopened as Towne on April 12th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Shea's Seneca Theater on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:50 am

Closed 1968

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rivest266 commented about Plaza North Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:45 am

This opened on December 27th, 1968, by Dipson theatres with “The Impossible Years”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Amherst 3 Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:39 am

the “all new” Amherst theatre opened on December 22, 1967. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Shea's Elmwood Theatre on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:57 pm

Closed in 1965 per newspaper listings

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rivest266 commented about Transit Drive-In on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:51 pm

Became part of Holiday Theatres in 1967

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:50 pm

Closed or stopped its newspaper listings in 1964.

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rivest266 commented about Glen Art Theatre on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:37 pm

Reseated and renamed the Glen Art on October 14th, 1965. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Circle Arts Theatre on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:35 pm

Closed September 29th, 1963

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rivest266 commented about Broadway Theatre on Sep 20, 2022 at 12:21 pm

Listings ended in 1965 for the Broadway theatre in the Buffalo News.