Regal Riverdale Cinema 3
2011 Cunningham Boulevard,
Hampton,
VA
23666
2011 Cunningham Boulevard,
Hampton,
VA
23666
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Opened in July 1965 and closed in 1997
Just posted a photo of an ad announcing the opening of the twin.
Just posted a photo of the ad announcing the addition of the third theater – June 14, 1991
I just posted a photo of the Grand Opening ad dated July 1, 1965
Operated as a single screen, double screen and finally triple screen from 1965 to 1997
This theater was operated by Carmike Cinemas from 1985 until it was sold to Neighborhood Theatres (1987?). Carmike closed the Beechmont Twin in Newport News about the same time they sold the Riverdale Twin to Neighborhood. Carmike chose to concentrate their business in Tidewater Virginia at Williamsburg.
It is now a Church – see photos
I was involved in adding “DOLBY” CP-50 sound upgrades in the early 80’s, also adding projection and sound eguipment for new additions when theatre was purchased by Neiborhood Theatres.
The recent opening of the Riverdale Theatre was announced in Boxoffice of August 9, 1965. A single-screen house of 610 seats, it was designed by architect Drew Eberson for the regional circuit Gordon Enterprises, operated by brothers Julian, Jerome, and Leonard Gordon.
Blog post of pics from May 2007:
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Evidently the theater went thru a minor facelift after 2003.
Pretty sure I saw Escape of the Planet of the Apes here.
Not a big Spielberg fan, I do remember seeing long lines here waiting to see Jaws.
I have a photo of this theater I took in 2003
The big screen cinema guide still lists this theater as the:
Regal Riverdale Cinema 3
2011 Cunningham Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Message: 757-838-3768
Here is a photo of the Riverdale, circa 1970s:
