Lots of changes with this one. The Skyway Drive-In first opened its doors on May 28th, 1948.
On March 31st, 1950, it reopened as “Drive-In,” with the winning submission being named the Sky-High Drive-In on April 26th. After the CinemaScope screen was built, it reopened on April 8th for the 1955 season as the New Moon Drive-in. More to come.
Opened August 1st, 1941 per: East Macon theatre opening 01 Aug 1941, Fri The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
This opened on November 27th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.
The Bibb theatre was opened on December 26th, 1938 by the Weis family. Bibb theatre opening 25 Dec 1938, Sun The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
Opened January 2nd, 1928. Ritz theatre opening 01 Jan 1928, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
Opened August 1st, 1921 Rialto theatre opening 1 31 Jul 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com and Rialto Theatre opening 2 31 Jul 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
The Criterion opened on August 22nd, 1921. Criterion theatre opening 21 Aug 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
The Douglass theatre placed its first ad on May 6th, 1912. It’s been posted in the photo section.
Opened November 10th, 1916 Capitol Theatre opening 09 Nov 1916, Thu The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
Opened on September 22nd, 1884 as Academy of Music Academy of Music opening 17 Sep 1884, Wed The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
Reopened as Grand Opera House on February 1st, 1905 Grand Opera House AKA: Grand opening 28 Jan 1905, Sat The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com
More Macon cinemas updates to come.
Closed February 20th, 2017 per: Upper Valley Mall cinemas closing 22 Feb 2017, Wed Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com
This was taken over by Chakeres theatres again in time for the 2022 season, official website: http://www.chakerestheatres.com/.
Five screens as of December 23rd, 1988, as two cinemas became four screens.
The Upper Valley cinemas became part of the Chakeres chain on May 25th, 1988. Chakeres takes over the Upper Valley Mall Cinemas 25 May 1988, Wed Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com
Last season: 1982.
The Show Boat Drive-In Opened on March 6th, 1970, and the last season was in 1986. Grand opening ad posted.
Last season: 1986.
Opened July 3rd, 1947 per: Melody Cruise In opening 29 Jun 1947, Sun The Springfield Daily News (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com
and
Melody Cruise In opening ad 29 Jun 1947, Sun The Springfield Daily News (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com
The second screen opened on May 16th, 1980, with yellow speaker posts. the Ramps were not realigned. Grand opening ad posted
Two screens on June 22nd, 1979. Another ad posted.
Three screens on October 14th, 1977, by subdividing the large theatre. Another ad posted.
Two screens on February 10th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.
https://www.fijitimes.com/back-in-history-new-era-for-cinema-dawns/
Opened on September 3rd, 1996
This reopened on April 14th, 2022. Grand opening ad posted. Looks like a complete rebuild.
Lots of changes with this one. The Skyway Drive-In first opened its doors on May 28th, 1948. On March 31st, 1950, it reopened as “Drive-In,” with the winning submission being named the Sky-High Drive-In on April 26th. After the CinemaScope screen was built, it reopened on April 8th for the 1955 season as the New Moon Drive-in. More to come.
Grand opening ads posted.