I wish I went here more than I did. The street level theatres were nice, but not has classy as the mall theatres. I just love those red curtains that covered those small but pretty screens. The last movie I saw in the mall was John Carpenter’s Vampires(I remember that day like the back of my hand). Say, does anybody have any pictures of WT 1-4? please let me know.
Both River Oaks 1-6 and 9-10 are now closed. 9-10 is headed for the wrecking ball. Calumet City residents can only hope that someone will buy 1-6. Hell, I’d like to buy 1-6 and/or build a new set of theatres nearby with a huge curved screen. Say, was 9-10 the only theatres equipped with 70MM projection in the 80’s? and, does anyone know the opening date for 1-6?
RIP River Oaks 9-10. 1969-2006
RIP River Oaks 1-6. 1989/1990-2006
nwtimes.com reports that River Oaks theatres are closing. 9-10 will be torn down for retail. They don’t know what will happen with the mall theatres, but 9-10’s fate has been sealed. Please join me at the River Oaks page and share memories with me.
I would imagine Regal or Clearview would take over E-Walk. But here in Chicago, who’s gonna take over Webster Place and City North? I’d so it myself but my Theatre corp is in the planning stages.
Loews closed North Riverside today after almost 16 years of operation. I wonder if Village Theatres will take over? Probably not because, Kerasotes is opening a 14 screen showplace theatre this spring just 3 miles away at the Hawthorne Works Center on Cermak & Cicero.
I just found out that Regal Entertainment is buliding a 14 screen, state-of-the-art cinema at Stratford Square (maybe in the space that was Plitt Theatres). I found it in a archive on Chicagobusiness.com.
Well, I guess it didn’t take long for a new theatre to be put in the south loop. Kerasotes Theatres is planning a 14-18 screen theatre to put up near Clark Street & Roosevelt Road. Here’s a link to the article.
Thanks guys. Oh Brian, I’d like to see that artist rendering of the Lincoln Village. And Paul, I’ve never been to the Lake, but I plan on going there soon.
The location you guys speak of wouldn’t happen to be where Best Buy is now? Because that’s what my brother says. Also, he said something about the theatres having plaid color seats, and one of the theatres being set up in a shadow box, is that true? I’ve only been to the new one which needs an extreme makeover.
Grand opening date for this was May 24th 1991. Featuring 4 screens, one with 650 seats, three with 350 seats. 70MM dolby stereo projection in the largest theatre, discount indoor parking, completely handicapped- accessible, fresh popped corn, plush seating in all auditoriums with cup-holder armrests, computerized, same day advance ticket sales. First movies to play here: Hudson Hawk on two screens, Defending Your Life and Truly, Madly, Deeply. When I was here for the first time in 2003, the seats weren’t plush, they were thin blueish/purple seats.
Uhh, you lost me on that one. I forgot Essaness owned a TV station.
Speaking of Essaness, does anyone know where I can find photos of their theatres? I’m doing a school article on theatres and this could be useful. I’m also trying to obtain photos of Chestnut Station, Diana, Lincoln Village 7-9, The Plaza etc… The photos would go in my article. Thanks to anyone in advance.
I wish somebody like Classic Cinemas would jump on this and remodel it. Oh well. Who knows, maybe someday there will be another theatre in the south loop.
I wish I went here more than I did. The street level theatres were nice, but not has classy as the mall theatres. I just love those red curtains that covered those small but pretty screens. The last movie I saw in the mall was John Carpenter’s Vampires(I remember that day like the back of my hand). Say, does anybody have any pictures of WT 1-4? please let me know.
Both River Oaks 1-6 and 9-10 are now closed. 9-10 is headed for the wrecking ball. Calumet City residents can only hope that someone will buy 1-6. Hell, I’d like to buy 1-6 and/or build a new set of theatres nearby with a huge curved screen. Say, was 9-10 the only theatres equipped with 70MM projection in the 80’s? and, does anyone know the opening date for 1-6?
I’ll miss you 1-6 and 9-10, RIP.
RIP River Oaks 9-10. 1969-2006
RIP River Oaks 1-6. 1989/1990-2006
nwtimes.com reports that River Oaks theatres are closing. 9-10 will be torn down for retail. They don’t know what will happen with the mall theatres, but 9-10’s fate has been sealed. Please join me at the River Oaks page and share memories with me.
We treasure all theatres.
I’ll look into Oakbrook 1-4. Is 1-4 still standing?
I would imagine Regal or Clearview would take over E-Walk. But here in Chicago, who’s gonna take over Webster Place and City North? I’d so it myself but my Theatre corp is in the planning stages.
Loews closed North Riverside today after almost 16 years of operation. I wonder if Village Theatres will take over? Probably not because, Kerasotes is opening a 14 screen showplace theatre this spring just 3 miles away at the Hawthorne Works Center on Cermak & Cicero.
Whoops, that’s incorrect. Century Theatres will build the new Stratford Square theatre.
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I just found out that Regal Entertainment is buliding a 14 screen, state-of-the-art cinema at Stratford Square (maybe in the space that was Plitt Theatres). I found it in a archive on Chicagobusiness.com.
I would love to take over Webster Place and City North, but I’m nowhere near having money to own movie theatres.
I know someone will most likely scoop up City North 14, but I wonder if Webster Place’s time has run out? I hope not because I like that theatre.
Thanks guys. I’m going to look up those opening dates when I go back to the library.
But who else thinks the 14 plex should get a makeover?
Since I want to own movie theatres very soon, I’d like to turn this place into a art house or something. I miss McClurg Court with a passion.
Thank you guys for your help. I’m gonna get right on it this weekend.
Well, I guess it didn’t take long for a new theatre to be put in the south loop. Kerasotes Theatres is planning a 14-18 screen theatre to put up near Clark Street & Roosevelt Road. Here’s a link to the article.
http://ccchronicle.com/paper/citybeat.php?id=1949
Can’t wait for this to open.
Thanks guys. Oh Brian, I’d like to see that artist rendering of the Lincoln Village. And Paul, I’ve never been to the Lake, but I plan on going there soon.
The location you guys speak of wouldn’t happen to be where Best Buy is now? Because that’s what my brother says. Also, he said something about the theatres having plaid color seats, and one of the theatres being set up in a shadow box, is that true? I’ve only been to the new one which needs an extreme makeover.
Grand opening date for this was May 24th 1991. Featuring 4 screens, one with 650 seats, three with 350 seats. 70MM dolby stereo projection in the largest theatre, discount indoor parking, completely handicapped- accessible, fresh popped corn, plush seating in all auditoriums with cup-holder armrests, computerized, same day advance ticket sales. First movies to play here: Hudson Hawk on two screens, Defending Your Life and Truly, Madly, Deeply. When I was here for the first time in 2003, the seats weren’t plush, they were thin blueish/purple seats.
Uhh, you lost me on that one. I forgot Essaness owned a TV station.
Speaking of Essaness, does anyone know where I can find photos of their theatres? I’m doing a school article on theatres and this could be useful. I’m also trying to obtain photos of Chestnut Station, Diana, Lincoln Village 7-9, The Plaza etc… The photos would go in my article. Thanks to anyone in advance.
This theatre along with River Oaks 7-8 are now closed. I wonder what they’re going to do with them?
I wonder who’s going to operate the new Stratford Square Cinemas?
Anyway, that’s good news. Now, If only they can remodel Ford City Cinemas.
I wish somebody like Classic Cinemas would jump on this and remodel it. Oh well. Who knows, maybe someday there will be another theatre in the south loop.
This place opened on June 19th 1992 with Batman Returns on six sreens. I have the ad on microfilm.
Thanks for the photo Bryan.
Was there a theater inside the mall before this one opened?