Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Mirror Theatre on Apr 21, 2019 at 5:50 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Mirror Theatre on Apr 21, 2019 at 5:47 pm

Opened December 17th, 1910 Mirror theatre in Moline opening Sat, Dec 17, 1910 – 17 · The Dispatch (Moline, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about American Theatre on Apr 21, 2019 at 5:23 pm

April 19th, 1911 ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Plaza 4 Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 5:53 pm

Expanded to 4 screens on May 28th, 1993. Plaza 4 theatres opening Fri, May 28, 1993 – 4 · The Muscatine Journal (Muscatine, Iowa) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Riviera Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 5:49 pm

Became the Bosten Cinema on February 3rd, 1971 and the Riviera on May 13th, 1983 and closed in 1990. 1971 and 1983 ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Plaza 4 Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 5:42 pm

This opened on July 23rd, 1971. Grand opening ad posted Plaza theatres opening Fri, Jul 23, 1971 – 2 · The Muscatine Journal (Muscatine, Iowa) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hilltop Drive-In on Apr 20, 2019 at 5:12 pm

This opened on September 8th, 1950 and closed following the 1981 season. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Riviera Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 5:01 pm

October 31st, 1931 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Streator Eagle 6 on Apr 20, 2019 at 1:42 am

Closed as Northpoint cinemas on February 21st, 2008 Northpoint cinemas closing Fri, Feb 22, 2008 – 1 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Streator Eagle 6 on Apr 20, 2019 at 1:32 am

This opened on May 19th, 1999 as Northpoint Cinemas.

northpoint cinemas opening Tue, May 18, 1999 – 8 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 12:11 am

2nd screen opened October 10th, 1980. Ad uploaded.

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Apr 19, 2019 at 11:46 pm

Reopened Christmas Day 1968 Majestic theatre reopening Mon, Dec 23, 1968 – 3 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Granada Theater on Apr 19, 2019 at 10:43 pm

Held an former for the New Granada theatre on February 26th, 1936 Granada theatre opening Mon, Feb 24, 1936 – 3 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Granada Theater on Apr 19, 2019 at 10:41 pm

Union troubles in 1936 Granada theatre union troubles Thu, Apr 9, 1936 – 6 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Granada Theater on Apr 19, 2019 at 10:39 pm

Opened August 3rd, 1933 Grand opening ad in photo section

rivest266 commented about Plumb Theater on Apr 19, 2019 at 9:20 pm

Opened August 31, 1883.

Plumb Opera House Opening Fri, Aug 24, 1883 – 2 · The Times (Streator, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cine-Parc Templeton on Apr 18, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Now closed. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-drive-in-theatre-closes-after-45-years-1.5102746

rivest266 commented about A-Muse-U Theatre on Apr 17, 2019 at 11:55 pm

Opened on February 28th, 1911 per this article:

A-Muse-U theatre opening Mon, Feb 27, 1911 – 4 · The Muscatine Journal (Muscatine, Iowa) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Apr 17, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Opened December 26th, 1900 per this article

Grand theatre opening Thu, Dec 27, 1900 – 4 · The Muscatine Journal (Muscatine, Iowa) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 17, 2019 at 10:53 pm

Posted a screengrab of “West Side Story” showing the Roxy being demolished in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Snowdon Theatre on Apr 16, 2019 at 8:10 pm

To be torn down except for the facade for a new condo project. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Jasper 8 Theatres on Apr 14, 2019 at 8:16 pm

The Jasper cinemas expanded to 8 screens on March 27th, 1998. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Jasper 8 Theatres on Apr 14, 2019 at 8:11 pm

Grand opening ad from December 9th, 1983 (not the 10th) Jasper Cinemas 1-2-3 opening Fri, Dec 9, 1983 – 38 · The Herald (Jasper, Indiana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Astra Theatre on Apr 14, 2019 at 8:07 pm

This reopened as a twin cinema on November 22nd, 1985. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Family Drive-In on Apr 14, 2019 at 8:01 pm

This opened as simply “Drive-In”. the Family Drive-In name came in force by the 1950 season. Closed 1986