Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 23, 2019 at 4:36 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1983. Closed?

rivest266 commented about Terrace Theatres on Sep 23, 2019 at 4:08 pm

Became a twin cinema on December 21st, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mall 1 and 2 Theatres on Sep 22, 2019 at 8:01 pm

Became a twin cinema opening on December 21st, 1979. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about NCG Kingsport on Sep 22, 2019 at 7:47 pm

This opened with 5 screens by AMC Theatres on August 27th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted. Would need local help if this is the same cinema or elsewhere in the mall.

rivest266 commented about Terrace Theatres on Sep 22, 2019 at 7:21 pm

Grand opening ad below: (zoomable) Terrace Ultravision theatre opening Thu, Apr 1, 1971 – 25 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mall 1 and 2 Theatres on Sep 22, 2019 at 7:11 pm

This opened on June 24th, 1971 as a single-screen cinema. Grand opening ads posted and below (zoomable)

Mall theatre opening Thu, Jun 24, 1971 – 28 · () · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 6:47 pm

Closed as Tennessee in 1968 and reopened as Capri on November 26th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 11E Family Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 5:05 pm

This opened on June 22nd, 1953. Grand opening ad (Zoomable) below

Family Drive-In opening Sun, Jun 21, 1953 – 9 · () · Newspapers.com

also in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Taylor Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:50 pm

Newspaper listings ended in 1961 for this theatre. Thanks, Joe.

rivest266 commented about Marbro Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:37 pm

Grand opening ad with pictures

Marbro Drive-In opening Thu, Nov 5, 1964 – 15 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

click to zoom in in new page.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:22 pm

Closed in 1955.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:22 pm

Also closed in 1955

rivest266 commented about Skyline Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:19 pm

This opened on April 1st, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Sundown Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 2:56 pm

This opened on October 7th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted. Built very near the Taylor Drive-In.

rivest266 commented about Kingsport Drive-In on Sep 22, 2019 at 2:39 pm

This opened on October 27th, 1951. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Taylor Theatre on Sep 22, 2019 at 1:20 pm

This opened (or reopened) on April 21st, 1948. Grand opening from 1948 posted.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 5:54 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Jonesborough Repertory Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 5:49 pm

This opened on August 30th, 1945. Here is the zoomable grand opening ad:

Jackson theatre opening Thu, Aug 30, 1945 – 8 · () · Newspapers.com

Grand opening ad posted as well.

rivest266 commented about Twin City Drive-In on Sep 21, 2019 at 5:38 pm

This opened on September 26th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 4:54 pm

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Sevier Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 2:54 pm

This opened on February 22nd, 1937. Grand opening ad with picture posted.

Sevier theatre opening Sun, Feb 21, 1937 – 10 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

click to zoom in

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 2:40 pm

This opened on March 6th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hilan Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 2:34 pm

Grand opening ad (click to enlarge)

Hilan theatre opening Wed, Apr 15, 1936 – 8 · Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 2:13 pm

Closed as Capitol in 1928.

rivest266 commented about Capri Theatre on Sep 21, 2019 at 2:07 pm

Became the Capitol theatre on September 4th, 1925

Capitol theatre opening Sun, Aug 30, 1925 – 8 · Johnson City Chronicle (Johnson City, Tennessee) · Newspapers.com