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rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 3:18 pm

Remodeled and reopened as a first-run cinema by Famous Players on March 17th, 1978. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Playhouse Cinema on Dec 6, 2023 at 3:13 pm

Closed as a cinema in 1957 and reopened as an adult cinema on June 30th, 1978 more to come..

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rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:31 pm

Closed in October 1975 for the Fiesta Mall in which Famous Players opened a cinema there.

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rivest266 commented about Lakeside Plaza Cinemas on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:08 pm

opened on January 26th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:59 pm

Reopened as an adult cinema on October 5th, 1972 operated by the EVE pool of Famous Players. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:47 pm

Taken over by Granada Theatres on September 2nd, 1971 after the new Odeon theatres opened and closed on August 31st, 1972.

Capitol and Palace theatre closing and demolition. Capitol and Palace theatre closing and demolition. 06 Oct 1972, Fri The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:28 pm

Taken over by Granada Theatres along with the Capitol on September 2nd, 1971 after Odeon opened the Odeon theatre 1 & 2. more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Broadway Cinema on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:26 pm

Reopened as Pussycat Cinema on November 7th, 1971, showing adult movies. Another ad posted. More to come…

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:24 pm

Closed by Famous Players in 1971.

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rivest266 commented about Zoetic on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:06 pm

Reopened as York on November 7th, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Century Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:45 pm

Reseated and reopened on May 19th, 1967. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Broadway Cinema on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:13 pm

Opened on May 7th, 1968 as the International Cinema and taken over by Joe Dydzak on January 8th, 1969. Grand opening ads posted. More to come…

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rivest266 commented about Centre Mall Theatres on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm

Opened on January 15th, 1969 by National General Cinemas with “Romeo & Juliet” and “2001: a space odyssey”. Grand opening ad posted.

JMazz16, found a picture of the old Centre Mall Cinemas in this newspaper page:

Cinema World of Hamilton Cinema World of Hamilton 05 Aug 1972, Sat The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 11:44 am

Reopened on June 28th, 1968. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Towne Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 11:32 am

The State theatre opened on December 7th, 1950 and closed in 1966. It reopened on March 16th, 1967 by Dydzak Drive-Ins as the Towne Cinema. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Griffin's Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 11:16 am

Opened November 3rd, 1913. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 11:11 am

Listings in the newspapers ended in 1965.

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rivest266 commented about Kenilworth Theater on Dec 6, 2023 at 11:02 am

Closed 1963

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rivest266 commented about Downtown Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 10:51 am

Closed in 1961.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Dec 6, 2023 at 10:27 am

Reopened as the Starlite Drive-In on May 6th, 1960 by Dydzak Drive-Ins. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Reo Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 10:12 am

Closed 1959.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Dec 5, 2023 at 11:06 pm

Opened as the Scenic Drive-In on May 20th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted. Scenic Drive-In openingScenic Drive-In opening 20 May 1955, Fri The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com