The Waco Drive-In opened its gates on June 21, 1946 with Phil Silvers in “A Thousand And One Nights” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The Waco Drive-In closed on July 31, 1981 because of both poor attendance and financial issues.
It actually closed in late-December 1999, marking one of the last theaters to close in the 20th century, alongside the Waverly Place Cinemas in nearby Cary.
The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
The Waco Drive-In opened its gates on June 21, 1946 with Phil Silvers in “A Thousand And One Nights” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The Waco Drive-In closed on July 31, 1981 because of both poor attendance and financial issues.
Closed after the 1985 season.
Correction: The Ivy Twin Cinema closed in late-April 1990, and Schulman was its last operator.
Opened on August 8, 1997.
Closed on March 12, 1994.
A recreation of its marquee was made at the Bullock Texas State Museum in Austin as a notable attraction
It actually closed on December 4, 1994 with “Clear And Present Danger” in Screen 1 and “Mask” in Screen 2.
Closed on August 24, 2000.
It actually closed in late-December 1999, marking one of the last theaters to close in the 20th century, alongside the Waverly Place Cinemas in nearby Cary.
It actually closed on January 22, 1989 with “Deep Star 6” in Screen 1 and “Terror Within” in Screen 2.
Expanded to seven on December 19, 1990.
Closed on October 15, 1983.
Opened on November 18, 1988.
The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
The Arbor 7 Cinemas actually closed in March 2002.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
Closed on March 28, 1976 with “Skyriders” and “Race With The Devil”.
Actual closing date is January 30, 1999.
Closed on August 24, 1975, demolished in October 1975.
Closed on September 13, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” in Screen 1 and “Footloose” in Screen 2.
Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex, closing on March 1, 2001.
Closed after the 1977 season.
Closed in late-October 1998.
Closed on January 6, 1999.
Did receive a whole year of closure in early-1968 because of lease, but reopened on April 4, 1969 by a community club.