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rivest266 commented about Century 16 on Aug 29, 2021 at 9:23 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Dollar Cinemas on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:55 am

This was renamed Discount Cinemas on July 10th, 1992.

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rivest266 commented about Ayers Theatre on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:37 am

Closed in September 1988 by United Artists.

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rivest266 commented about Centre Theatre on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:36 am

Closed in September 1988 by United Artists

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rivest266 commented about UA Cine West 2 on Aug 29, 2021 at 8:36 am

Closed August 25th, 1988. article posted.

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rivest266 commented about Twin-Vue Drive-In on Aug 29, 2021 at 6:09 am

Closed by UA in 1981 and reopened under new management in 1984 and closed in 1993. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about UA Sherwood 1 & 2 on Aug 29, 2021 at 5:59 am

Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about King Arts Theatre on Aug 29, 2021 at 5:58 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:24 pm

This became an adult cinema in 1970 and closed in 1973.

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rivest266 commented about Twin-Vue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 1:01 pm

This opened on May 1st & May 6th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:51 pm

Closed in 1970

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rivest266 commented about Belvue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:50 pm

Closed by UA in 1970

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rivest266 commented about Rita Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:07 pm

Closed 1967

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 12:06 pm

The Plaza theatre closed in 1967

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rivest266 commented about Rex Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:21 am

Appears to open in 1929 and closed as a colored theatre in 1950 and converted into retail in 1951 as i posted an “for rent” ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:14 am

Newspaper listings ended in 1955.

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rivest266 commented about Twilight Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:13 am

Newspaper listings ended in 1955 for this drive-in.

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rivest266 commented about Ritz Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:10 am

The Ritz closed during the week of the August 29th, 1955, for a hotel expansion.

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rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:06 am

Newspaper listings ended in 1955 for the Atomic Drive-In.

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rivest266 commented about Jet Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 9:53 am

This opened as the Starlite Drive-In on March 25th, 1949, and taken over by Robb & Rowley who renovates the drive-in and reopens it as the Jet Drive-In on September 4th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 9:16 am

The Atomic Drive-In was opened by Slim Starling on February 18th, 1952, with “Show Business”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:59 am

The Rocket Drive-In opened on October 18th, 1951, with “My Outlaw Brother” with free train rides, candies, and TV in the snack bar. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Belvue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:45 am

The Belvue Drive-In held its formal opening on October 26th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:31 am

Concho Theatres, Inc. was owned by Robb & Rowley Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 7:58 am

Grand opening ad posted.