Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Alvarado Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 11:04 pm

The Alvarado Drive-In opened on October 12th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Big Sky Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 10:52 pm

Grand opening ad claiming “World’s largest drive-in” posted.

Big Sky Drive-In opening 20 Jun 1955, Mon Chula Vista Star-News (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio 3 Cinema on May 2, 2024 at 2:28 pm

Opened June 24th, 1949 per:

24 Jun 1949, Fri The Chula Vista Star (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Aero Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 2:23 pm

The So-Cal Motor-Vu Theatre opened on May 20th, 1949 and renamed (or placed its first ad as) Aero Drive-In on May 23rd, 1950. 1949 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about MGM Amphitheater on May 2, 2024 at 1:53 pm

The Rio theatre opened on September 16th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Harbor Drive-In on May 2, 2024 at 1:41 pm

The Harbor Drive-in opened on November 3rd, 1948 (not 1949). Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ramona Mainstage Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 1:30 pm

Held an opening or reopening on June 13th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ken Cinema on May 2, 2024 at 1:06 pm

Placed its first ad on December 27th, 1946. Posted in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Vista Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 12:46 pm

The Vista theatre opened on May 2nd, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Coronet Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 11:05 am

The Coronet theatre opened on November 1st, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Adams Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 10:47 am

Reopened as Adams on September 3rd, 1934. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on May 2, 2024 at 2:04 am

Became RKO Orpheum September 7th, 1929. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Civic Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 2:36 pm

The Avalon theatre opened on February 18th, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Vogue Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 2:10 pm

Opened January 19th, 1945 (during the war). Grand opening ad posted. Vogue theatre opening 19 Jan 1945, Fri The Chula Vista Star (Chula Vista, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about U.S. Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 1:43 pm

Reopened as the U. S. theatre on February 26th, 1926. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 1:39 pm

Opened as Egyptian on June 30th, 1926, by Bush Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Granada Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 1:24 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 1:02 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 12:22 pm

The Rivoli theatre opened on April 10th, 1923. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ramona Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 12:15 pm

The Ramona theatre opened on October 15th, 1922, and closed in 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Kinema Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 10:22 am

This opened as the Queen on December 28th, 1908 and renamed Illusion on June 7th, 1914 and as Kinema on December 13th, 1919 and stopped its listings in 1924. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Aztec Theatre on May 1, 2024 at 10:16 am

Opened as California theatre on January 11th. 1920. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Guild Theatre on Apr 30, 2024 at 4:27 pm

Opened on May 10th, 1913. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 30, 2024 at 3:27 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pickwick Theatre on Apr 30, 2024 at 3:22 pm

Grand opening ad posted.