Construction of the Lakeland began on May 1, 1949, and was originally scheduled to be finished by July 15, but moved to September 16 for its completion because of unforeseen hindrances and prolonging difficulties.
The Kmart at the drive-in’s site opened on March 21, 1988, later expanded, and closed in 2002. Dunham’s Sports, JoAnn (now closed and abandoned because of Joann’s bankruptcy) and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet now occupy the former drive-in/Kmart space.
The River Park closed for the final time on June 8, 1987 with “Walk Like A Man”. It also had its last weekend matinee the previous day with Walt Disney’s “The Aristocats”. It was last operated by the RR Entertainment Group, who also operated the nearby Forum Cinema I-II-III and Mishawaka’s 100 Center Cinema.
Once operated by ABC Great States Theatres and finally Plitt Theatres. The State Theatre closed as a movie theater on November 3, 1977 with “A Piece Of The Action”.
The Palace actually closed as a movie theater on July 7, 1959 with “The World, The Flesh, and The Devil” along with the Droopy cartoon “Mutts About Racing” and an unidentified undersea featurette.
The former Palace reopened as a civic center a few months later on October 15, 1959 as the Morris Performing Arts Center, reopening with live performances by June Christy and the Four Freshmen.
Now closed. June 2023 and November 2025 Google Street Views shows that the marquee reading “CLOSED” in both sides, meaning that this may’ve closed in either late-2022 or early-2023, and still abandoned to this day.
According to information prior to its closure, the Indie Cinema last screened first-run films with a mix of special events at rare occasions, including concerts and live performances.
As of August 24, 1947, the Cooper Theatre housed 1,400 International “Posture Pitch” seats by the International Seat Corporation of Union City, Indiana, as well as Simplex projection and sound. The Cooper reopened with Elizabeth Taylor in “Cynthia” along with the Tex Avery cartoon “Uncle Tom’s Cabaña”, the Pete Smith Specialty “I Love My Wife, But…”, Paramount News, and a special inaugural reel prior to the shorts and feature.
In its later years as a movie house, the Cooper was later operated by Commonwealth Theatres and finally United Artists. The Cooper Theatre closed as a movie theater on September 4, 1989 with “3 Fugitives”. During its final years as a movie house, it was last known as Cooper Encore Theatre.
Closed on November 9, 1978 with “National Lampoon’s Animal House” when the nearby Frisina Theatre was twinned the following day. The movie moved to the Frisina afterward.
The Walmart Supercenter at the theater’s site opened on March 5, 2008.
Most likely opened on December 27, 1996.
Closed on September 28, 1986.
No, its still a triplex.
Construction of the Lakeland began on May 1, 1949, and was originally scheduled to be finished by July 15, but moved to September 16 for its completion because of unforeseen hindrances and prolonging difficulties.
The Kmart at the drive-in’s site opened on March 21, 1988, later expanded, and closed in 2002. Dunham’s Sports, JoAnn (now closed and abandoned because of Joann’s bankruptcy) and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet now occupy the former drive-in/Kmart space.
This actually opened in late-1909. A December 1909 article listed the theater as the New Brokaw Theatre.
Closed on April 15, 1999.
Actually, this is March 17, 1995.
Actual closing date is April 6, 1999.
The River Park closed for the final time on June 8, 1987 with “Walk Like A Man”. It also had its last weekend matinee the previous day with Walt Disney’s “The Aristocats”. It was last operated by the RR Entertainment Group, who also operated the nearby Forum Cinema I-II-III and Mishawaka’s 100 Center Cinema.
This actually reopened after the 1990 fire, and closed on August 26, 1994.
Once operated by ABC Great States Theatres and finally Plitt Theatres. The State Theatre closed as a movie theater on November 3, 1977 with “A Piece Of The Action”.
Closed on May 16, 1971 with “Ryan’s Daughter”. The Granada was last operated by ABC Great States Theatres, and was demolished on July 6, 1971.
The Palace actually closed as a movie theater on July 7, 1959 with “The World, The Flesh, and The Devil” along with the Droopy cartoon “Mutts About Racing” and an unidentified undersea featurette.
The former Palace reopened as a civic center a few months later on October 15, 1959 as the Morris Performing Arts Center, reopening with live performances by June Christy and the Four Freshmen.
Closed on September 11, 1983 with “War Games” and “The Beastmaster”.
Quadrupled on June 7, 1987.
Now closed. June 2023 and November 2025 Google Street Views shows that the marquee reading “CLOSED” in both sides, meaning that this may’ve closed in either late-2022 or early-2023, and still abandoned to this day.
According to information prior to its closure, the Indie Cinema last screened first-run films with a mix of special events at rare occasions, including concerts and live performances.
August 7, 1985
Actual opening date is August 10, 1984.
Correction: This opened on November 18, 1976, not 1970, on site of a former bowling alley called the Omiya Hata Bowling Center.
As of August 24, 1947, the Cooper Theatre housed 1,400 International “Posture Pitch” seats by the International Seat Corporation of Union City, Indiana, as well as Simplex projection and sound. The Cooper reopened with Elizabeth Taylor in “Cynthia” along with the Tex Avery cartoon “Uncle Tom’s Cabaña”, the Pete Smith Specialty “I Love My Wife, But…”, Paramount News, and a special inaugural reel prior to the shorts and feature.
In its later years as a movie house, the Cooper was later operated by Commonwealth Theatres and finally United Artists. The Cooper Theatre closed as a movie theater on September 4, 1989 with “3 Fugitives”. During its final years as a movie house, it was last known as Cooper Encore Theatre.
Closed on November 9, 1978 with “National Lampoon’s Animal House” when the nearby Frisina Theatre was twinned the following day. The movie moved to the Frisina afterward.
Closed on September 13, 1981 with “The Jerk” and “Bustin' Loose”.
Opened with Jeanne Crain in “Margie” (unknown if extras added).
According to Akron Police, one person was seriously injured, while the other three suffered minor injuries.