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rivest266 commented about Monroe Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 3:08 pm

closed February 9th, 1975. article below:

Monroe theatre closed Monroe theatre closed Jan 30, 1975 The Monroe Evening News (Monroe, Michigan) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Denniston Cinemas on Jan 17, 2026 at 2:51 pm

The first two screens opened on March 1st, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

Denniston Cinemas opening Denniston Cinemas opening Mar 1, 1974 The Monroe Evening News (Monroe, Michigan) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about UGC Concorde on Jan 17, 2026 at 2:22 am

Photo posted.

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rivest266 commented about Sky Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 4:14 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Paradigm Cinemas-Yucca Valley on Jan 16, 2026 at 4:01 pm

Grand opening ad and pictures posted.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Twin Open Air Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 3:45 pm

2nd screen opened on August 24th, 1958. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Smith's Ranch Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 3:03 pm

It was to be opened as Clemon’s Drive-In but the name’s changed before its opening.

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rivest266 commented about Smith's Ranch Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 3:01 pm

The Patio theatre at Smith Ranch opened on May 22nd, 1953 and closed on April 7th, 1956 to be replaced by the Smith’s Ranch Drive-In theatre on April 8th, 1956. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about River City Cinema on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:55 pm

Opened November 2nd, 1973 with “the Last of Shelia” and “Walking Tall”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Majestic Art Theatre on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Closed October 23rd, 1970 by police arresting the projectionist and never reopened.

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rivest266 commented about Majestic Art Theatre on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Reopened on April 30th, 1969 and started its adult policy shortly after as the Majestic Art. The Monroe Evening News banned its adult ads.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:31 pm

Also closed for the 1964 season.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:29 pm

This reopened as the Star-Lite Drive-In on June 17th, 1965. Ad posted. Last season: 1966.

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rivest266 commented about Bel-Aire Twin Drive In on Jan 16, 2026 at 1:27 pm

The Bel-Aire Drive-In (formerly Custer Drive-In) reopened on March 26th, 1969. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Majestic Art Theatre on Jan 15, 2026 at 7:41 pm

Closed March 31st, 1963. April 1st, 1963 ad posted. It may have been reopened as a adult theatre as the archives are not updated yet.

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rivest266 commented about Bel-Aire Twin Drive In on Jan 15, 2026 at 7:06 pm

Aerial and another grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Mesa Theater on Jan 15, 2026 at 5:49 pm

Opened July 11th, 1936. Grand opening already posted.

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rivest266 commented about Balsam Drive-In on Jan 15, 2026 at 5:33 pm

1984 aerial photo posted.

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rivest266 commented about Whittwood Cinema 10 on Jan 15, 2026 at 5:28 pm

Grand opening ad and aerial posted.

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rivest266 commented about Granada Theatre on Jan 15, 2026 at 3:53 pm

Some check up on this place. It looks abandoned as of last August.