Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about 5th Avenue Cinema on May 19, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Grand opening as Cinéma de Paris France-Film Cinéma de Paris Sat, Sep 28, 1935 – 15 · The Tablet (Brooklyn, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Place Du Canada on May 19, 2020 at 12:51 pm

Empire Strikes Back at Place Du Canada

Empire Strikes Back at Place Du Canada. Tue, Jul 29, 1980 – 3 · The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Bistro Raleigh on May 19, 2020 at 12:23 pm

This opened on May 15th, 1998 as “The Raleigh Grand”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Colony Theater on May 19, 2020 at 12:11 pm

Reopened as the Colony theatre on April 1st, 1994 with “Casablanca”. Admission: 27 cents. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Galaxy Cinemas on May 19, 2020 at 12:05 pm

Reopened with six screens on December 16th, 1994. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Northwest Highway on May 19, 2020 at 10:28 am

Opened 25 years ago today.

rivest266 commented about Tryon Hills Twin Cinemas on May 18, 2020 at 10:08 am

This became the Tryon Twin on November 8th, 1991. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Astro Drive-In on May 16, 2020 at 12:46 pm

The Astro Drive-In opened on August 16th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on May 15, 2020 at 1:04 pm

Air conditioning arrives on July 21st, 1926. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Blueridge 14 on May 15, 2020 at 9:53 am

Grand opening ad (full tabloid page)

Carmike Blue Ridge 10 opening Fri, Dec 10, 1993 – 87 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Blueridge 14 on May 15, 2020 at 9:49 am

opening article:

Carmike Blue Ridge cinemas opening Thu, Dec 9, 1993 – 65 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Homestead Flagship Cinema on May 14, 2020 at 1:55 pm

This opened on April 21st, 2006. No grand opening ad found except for the regular listings.

rivest266 commented about Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX on May 14, 2020 at 1:20 pm

The Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 opened on March 25th, 2005. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Waverly Place Cinemas on May 14, 2020 at 10:02 am

Grand opening ad: Cineplex Odeon Waverly Place Cinemas opening Fri, Sep 16, 1988 – 81 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Raleigh 15 on May 14, 2020 at 9:41 am

Grand opening ad as Carmike 7 on November 3rd, 1987

Carmike 7 opening Fri, Nov 3, 1989 – 69 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio I & II Theatres on May 14, 2020 at 9:35 am

This opened on February 20th, 1987. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Merchants Six Cinemas on May 12, 2020 at 12:03 pm

Grand opening ad

Cineplex Odeon Tower Merchants opening Thu, Feb 12, 1987 – 30 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks on May 12, 2020 at 11:52 am

It looks a bit like Le Faubourg cinemas in Montreal. Typical Cineplex Odeon.

rivest266 commented about Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks on May 12, 2020 at 11:51 am

Grand opening ad:

Cineplex Odeon Six Forks Station Cinemas opening Fri, Aug 1, 1986 – 31 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 12:28 pm

Closing newspaper article from September 13th, 1984

Studio One closes Thu, Sep 13, 1984 – 24 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about South #1 Drive-In on May 11, 2020 at 12:18 pm

Reopened on October 14th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted. Newspaper ads stopped in 1958.

rivest266 commented about Cameron Village Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 12:13 pm

CinemaScope arrives

Village CinemaScope screen Wed, Oct 14, 1953 – 9 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cameron Village Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 11:42 am

Better quality ad from February 22nd, 1951 Village theatre opening Thu, Feb 22, 1951 – 8 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Northpark West 1 & 2 on May 11, 2020 at 10:11 am

Here’s a video about the “Butterfly design” cinemas built by General Cinema.

rivest266 commented about GCC Northeast 4 on May 11, 2020 at 10:11 am

Here’s a video about the “Butterfly design” cinemas built by General Cinema.