As stated by droben, this theater is closed and demolished. It was first known as the Mercy Twin when build in 1972 by Mercy Theaters, before it was expanded a few times, as mentioned by filmhandler.
A link to a photo of the Empire Theater, on the right. With the old (and now demolished) Alexander Young Hotel in the distance, the Google map has been adjusted accordingly.
http://archives1.dags.hawaii.gov/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6352
Their website (which is work safe) features some nice interior shots of the theater. The digital projector is located right off of the upper/center balcony.
Cineplex Odeon were the first to own this between 1987-1990. Act III owned it between 1995-1998, and Regal Cinemas were the final owners from 1998-2007. Uncertain of who owned it from 1990-1995.
One source also states they were “the first all-THX multiplex in the world”, and also had capabilities to show 70mm films.
I’ve since learned that the Royal Sunset was owned by Royal Theaters (thus the name). Opened in 1969, closed in demolished in 1980, which sounds about right
After 26 years since my last visit to a drive-in, I came to the MF in Milton Freewater, and it was great. I had seen Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” with my family in the summer of 2010. Everything is maintained well, including the snack bar. I hope to return there again when the season opens this summer.
The location of the Yakima Theater was just across the street on 2nd from the A.E. Larson Building. Actual location determined from this photo:
http://i50.tinypic.com/29nvtc9.jpg
The theater stood alongside Fleming’s Furniture and the Chieftain Hotel (formerly Donnelly Hotel). The Chieftain burned down in 1973, and was completely demolished soon after. There’s a parking lot there today, with the Capitol Theater in view on the next block.
This theater was once Holiday Theaters in the mid to late 1970’s, owned by the company that ran the Kailua/Holiday Mart Theater and a few others on Oahu.
I’m someone who visited the Pasco Theater a few times in the late 80’s and early 90’s, managed to see “Spaced Invaders”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, and “Tommy” here, the latter two being midnight showings.
When the theater started up a number of times in that time period, various people tried to keep it going, showing everything from family films and cartoons to Mexican movies, along with the midnight showings sponsored by local radio stations. It has been quiet since the late 1990’s, but the building and box office still remains. As stated on the page, it is currently a means of storage.
It is currently the Roxy Theater Antiques & Gifts owned by Ann Steiger, according to their website. The site also states the Roxy stopped showing movies in 1957. It was a men & women’s clothing store in the early 1960’s before becoming a furniture store, and back to clothing. Apparently the theater logo is at the entrance of the current store on the tile floor.
Another look at the theater, this time a front view, circa 1940’s. Pasco was once part of Yakima County, thus its placement on a Yakima-based page, but the roof in this photo is the same as it is today, in its present state.
http://www.yakimamemory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/memory&CISOPTR=2579&CISOBOX=1&REC=5
Went to this drive-in many times as a kid in the 1970’s, I think this was one of my dad’s favorites since he was raised in Nu'uanu, so it was just a mere drive over the Pali before getting to Kailua.
This was originally opened as the Grove Drive-In in 1948. It was then opened by Moore Theaters in 1969, who then made the name change. The Hermiston Stadium 8 is now in its place.
The theater was on the corner of E Street & 6th Street. As of 2012, the building still remains and has been a number of eating establishments over the years, a place for rummage sales, and as the linked photo above shows, a Greyhound station in the mid-1980’s.
Looking in the Google archives, one of the original owners of the theater was McClannahan Investments, a father and son-owned company. Archives show the existence of the Mor in the late 40’s. According to an article in the February 26, 1980 edition of the Tri-City Herald, the plan was to close the Mor that summer, which would make Umatilla residents have to see a movie in the nearby town of Hermiston, Oregon.
Two more photos I found while doing a search, both looking down Kennewick Avenue:
http://i50.tinypic.com/2rft3dj.jpg (on the left)
http://i48.tinypic.com/fkntiq.jpg (on the right)
This was a theater that was of my parent’s time, and as my mom lived in Kaimuki, she still remembers going to see the Saturday morning cartoons as part of what was called the “Porky Pig Club”. They’d also show movie shorts and have talent shows as well. Some of the memories I’ve seen online from people who were kids during this time have some great stories to share.
In my case, I saw a great surf movie in the late 70’s called “Hot Lips & Inner Tubes”, referring to the lip (edge) and inside curl of a wave. I went with my dad and uncle, and it was great to be in a crowd where everyone cheered surfers on when they rode a successful wave.
Lots of memories here, not only from all the times my family would go to the swap meet, but a good share of movies was seen, including “Clash Of The Titans” in 1981 on the Kam 2 screen.
As stated by droben, this theater is closed and demolished. It was first known as the Mercy Twin when build in 1972 by Mercy Theaters, before it was expanded a few times, as mentioned by filmhandler.
A link to a photo of the Empire Theater, on the right. With the old (and now demolished) Alexander Young Hotel in the distance, the Google map has been adjusted accordingly. http://archives1.dags.hawaii.gov/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6352
I will attempt to contact them and ask.
Their website (which is work safe) features some nice interior shots of the theater. The digital projector is located right off of the upper/center balcony.
Cineplex Odeon were the first to own this between 1987-1990. Act III owned it between 1995-1998, and Regal Cinemas were the final owners from 1998-2007. Uncertain of who owned it from 1990-1995.
One source also states they were “the first all-THX multiplex in the world”, and also had capabilities to show 70mm films.
I’ve since learned that the Royal Sunset was owned by Royal Theaters (thus the name). Opened in 1969, closed in demolished in 1980, which sounds about right
After 26 years since my last visit to a drive-in, I came to the MF in Milton Freewater, and it was great. I had seen Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” with my family in the summer of 2010. Everything is maintained well, including the snack bar. I hope to return there again when the season opens this summer.
The location of the Yakima Theater was just across the street on 2nd from the A.E. Larson Building. Actual location determined from this photo: http://i50.tinypic.com/29nvtc9.jpg
The theater stood alongside Fleming’s Furniture and the Chieftain Hotel (formerly Donnelly Hotel). The Chieftain burned down in 1973, and was completely demolished soon after. There’s a parking lot there today, with the Capitol Theater in view on the next block.
This theater was once Holiday Theaters in the mid to late 1970’s, owned by the company that ran the Kailua/Holiday Mart Theater and a few others on Oahu.
Movie ad from the April 6, 1972 edition of the Goldendale Sentinel: http://i48.tinypic.com/a2vui8.jpg
An ad clipping from the May 23, 1963 issue of the Mt. Adams Sun: http://i48.tinypic.com/34s4j21.jpg
I’ve discovered that the Bingen Theater is now an arts center, and presents concerts and plays throughout the year. It also houses a recording studio.
The theater website also features videos from live concerts, and looks to be in very nice shape.
I’m someone who visited the Pasco Theater a few times in the late 80’s and early 90’s, managed to see “Spaced Invaders”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, and “Tommy” here, the latter two being midnight showings.
When the theater started up a number of times in that time period, various people tried to keep it going, showing everything from family films and cartoons to Mexican movies, along with the midnight showings sponsored by local radio stations. It has been quiet since the late 1990’s, but the building and box office still remains. As stated on the page, it is currently a means of storage.
It is currently the Roxy Theater Antiques & Gifts owned by Ann Steiger, according to their website. The site also states the Roxy stopped showing movies in 1957. It was a men & women’s clothing store in the early 1960’s before becoming a furniture store, and back to clothing. Apparently the theater logo is at the entrance of the current store on the tile floor.
Another look at the theater, this time a front view, circa 1940’s. Pasco was once part of Yakima County, thus its placement on a Yakima-based page, but the roof in this photo is the same as it is today, in its present state. http://www.yakimamemory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/memory&CISOPTR=2579&CISOBOX=1&REC=5
This and other photos you have upped of the Hermiston Cinemas 5 have been great, thank you for sharing.
Went to this drive-in many times as a kid in the 1970’s, I think this was one of my dad’s favorites since he was raised in Nu'uanu, so it was just a mere drive over the Pali before getting to Kailua.
http://i45.tinypic.com/2zxmvie.jpg http://i47.tinypic.com/5kh6oj.jpg Two photos of the Hiland
This was originally opened as the Grove Drive-In in 1948. It was then opened by Moore Theaters in 1969, who then made the name change. The Hermiston Stadium 8 is now in its place.
The theater was on the corner of E Street & 6th Street. As of 2012, the building still remains and has been a number of eating establishments over the years, a place for rummage sales, and as the linked photo above shows, a Greyhound station in the mid-1980’s.
Looking in the Google archives, one of the original owners of the theater was McClannahan Investments, a father and son-owned company. Archives show the existence of the Mor in the late 40’s. According to an article in the February 26, 1980 edition of the Tri-City Herald, the plan was to close the Mor that summer, which would make Umatilla residents have to see a movie in the nearby town of Hermiston, Oregon.
One article states Feb. 19, 1980 was the last night they had shown a film. Not sure of the title.
Two more photos I found while doing a search, both looking down Kennewick Avenue: http://i50.tinypic.com/2rft3dj.jpg (on the left) http://i48.tinypic.com/fkntiq.jpg (on the right)
Another photo I found, circa 1966. The drive-in can be seen next to where it says “Pasco Bypass”. http://i49.tinypic.com/4ingpj.jpg
This was a theater that was of my parent’s time, and as my mom lived in Kaimuki, she still remembers going to see the Saturday morning cartoons as part of what was called the “Porky Pig Club”. They’d also show movie shorts and have talent shows as well. Some of the memories I’ve seen online from people who were kids during this time have some great stories to share.
In my case, I saw a great surf movie in the late 70’s called “Hot Lips & Inner Tubes”, referring to the lip (edge) and inside curl of a wave. I went with my dad and uncle, and it was great to be in a crowd where everyone cheered surfers on when they rode a successful wave.
Lots of memories here, not only from all the times my family would go to the swap meet, but a good share of movies was seen, including “Clash Of The Titans” in 1981 on the Kam 2 screen.