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rivest266 commented about Barrington Stage on Mar 17, 2019 at 11:20 am

First mentioned in the Eagle as the Union Square theatre on September 16th, 1912 and closed in 1959. Reopened as Paris Cinema on July 18th, 1969 and closed in 1980. 1969 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Pittsfield Drive-In on Mar 17, 2019 at 11:12 am

This opened on May 10th, 1957 and closed in 1981

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:51 pm

This reopened as Palace on January 15th, 1923.

grand opening ad from January 13th, 1923

Palace theatre openingPalace theatre opening Sat, Jan 13, 1923 – 4 · The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Showplace Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:44 pm

Opened as Kameo on February 11th, 1929. Grand opening ad from the 9th posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:15 pm

This opened on April 26th, 1922. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:03 pm

This opened as the Cotter photoplays theatre in May 1916 and became the Lyric theatre on February 7th, 1913 and closed. The Strand theatre opened on the site on November 1st, 1918. more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Fabian Theatre on Mar 13, 2019 at 2:21 pm

Reopening with 3 screens on March 17th, 1978 Fabian Triplex opening in PatersonFabian Triplex opening in Paterson Thu, Mar 16, 1978 – 19 · The News (Paterson, New Jersey) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Abby Cinemas on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:42 pm

This opened on April 7th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Totowa Cinema on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:33 pm

This opened on January 26th, 1966 after an open house on the 20th. Two grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Another grand opening ad posted, this time from the Hearld-News.

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rivest266 commented about Clifton Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:11 pm

This theatre and the Allwood theatres both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Allwood Cinemas 6 on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:09 pm

This theatre and the Clifton theatre both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Viewmont Mall Cinema on Mar 11, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Expanded to 5 screens opening on June 29th, 1979. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 4:10 pm

The first ad for the Bijou appeared on May 24th, 1914 and the grand opening ad for the Roxy came from April 27th, 1940. Closed in 1949.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 4:04 pm

This opened as Grand on December 31st, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Golden Ticket Capitol 8 on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:31 am

This opened on November 1st, 2002. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Carmike 4 Theatres on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:20 am

This opened on November 21st, 1974 as the Martin Twin. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 11:15 am

History: This opened as the Morton Opera House in December 1900 and renamed Garrick in 1912. On July 12th, 1928 the Garrick theatre burns down. It was rebuilt and reopened on February 28th, 1930 as the Capitol theatre, which closed on November 20th, 1974. It was at the NE Corner of Union & Cardwell.

Capitol theatre in Madisonville historyCapitol theatre in Madisonville history Sat, Feb 28, 1976 – 34 · The Messenger (Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about New Earl Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 10:51 am

Grand opening ad in the photo section. Another Earl theatre opened on April 27th, 1937 and closed in 1949.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 10:13 am

This opened on February 28th, 1930. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Had a “colored” balcony.

February 25th, 1930 ad is missing: Capitol theatre in MadisonvilleCapitol theatre in Madisonville Tue, Feb 25, 1930 – 14 · The Messenger (Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States of America) · Newspapers.com