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rivest266 commented about VIP Star-Lite Drive-In on Aug 10, 2023 at 3:25 pm

This opened as the Continental Drive-In with the Goober, Dixieland, Skyview and Starlight screens on April 15th, 2005. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Dothan Pavilion 12 on Aug 10, 2023 at 3:11 pm

This opened as the Carmike Cinema 12 on October 31st, 2008. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Northside Cinema One on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:33 pm

The address of this cinema was 3535 Ross Clark (site of currant optician).

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rivest266 commented about Northside Cinema One on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:31 pm

Renamed Cinema One on June 14th, 1991, as the fourth screen opens.

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rivest266 commented about Northside Cinema One on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:30 pm

The third screen opened on May 18th, 1979. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Northside Cinema One on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:26 pm

The Northside Twin Cinema No. 2 opened on August 8th, 1969 and No. 1 on December 18th, 1969. Articles of Interest: Northside Twin plansNorthside Twin plans 16 Mar 1969, Sun The Dothan Eagle (Dothan, Alabama) Newspapers.com

and

Northside Twin Cinema openingNorthside Twin Cinema opening 18 Dec 1969, Thu The Dothan Eagle (Dothan, Alabama) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Dothan 6 on Aug 9, 2023 at 3:09 pm

There were two Northside Cinema outparcal buildings: (update of August 8 posting)

3535 Ross Clark Opened as the Northside Twin on August 8th, 1969, and renamed Cinema 1, 2 & 3 on May 18th, 1979 and later expanded to 4 screens on June 14th, 1991 and renamed Cinema One. It expanded to 6 screens in 2005 and closed in 2012

209 Executive Park Drive Opened as Northside Twin Cinema 3 & 4 on November 11th, 1976, and became the Cinema 4, 5 & 6 on June 15th, 1979 and Cinema 4567 on June 8th, 1994 and renamed Cinema Two on June 24th, 1991. It expanded to 6 screens in 2006 and closes when Davis Theatres closed down. It was reopened by Carmike Cinemas in 2013 and sold to AMC in 2016, who renamed it Classic Dothan 6 in 2017

3489 Ross Clark Circle is now the Home Depot, which opened as a Woolco.

I will submit a separate entry for the Ross Clark building.

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rivest266 commented about Encore 6 on Aug 9, 2023 at 8:05 am

Closed as Encore on February 10th, 2003 per:

Encore 6 closesEncore 6 closes 11 Feb 2003, Tue Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Trefoil Theatre on Aug 8, 2023 at 2:43 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Waco Square Premiere Cinema 6 on Aug 8, 2023 at 2:27 pm

and reopened by Starplex Cinemas on July 12th, 2002 as the Super Saver 6. Super Saver 6 reopeningSuper Saver 6 reopening 09 Jul 2002, Tue Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Dothan 6 on Aug 8, 2023 at 11:02 am

Uploaded an aerial of both buildings from 1997

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rivest266 commented about Houston Theatre on Aug 8, 2023 at 10:47 am

I contacted the library in Dothan and was told that the Houston theatre was at 221 North Foster Street.

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rivest266 commented about Waco Square Premiere Cinema 6 on Aug 8, 2023 at 9:02 am

Carmike admitted defeat on January 14th, 1999

Carmike Waco Square 6 closedCarmike Waco Square 6 closed 14 Jan 1999, Thu Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lake Air Cinema I & II on Aug 8, 2023 at 8:59 am

Closed on April 25th, 1999 per end of this article

Lake Air Cinemas closingLake Air Cinemas closing 21 Apr 1999, Wed Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regal Jewel Stadium 16 on Aug 7, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Closing video:

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rivest266 commented about Regal Jewel Stadium 16 on Aug 7, 2023 at 3:29 pm

The first eight screens opened on August 8th, 1997, and screens 9-16 opened on September 26th, 1997 with little fanfare.

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rivest266 commented about Martin Theatre on Aug 7, 2023 at 2:58 pm

Closed by Davis Theatres in 1976 after expanding their Northside Cinemas.

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rivest266 commented about Westview Drive-In on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:23 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Encore 6 on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:10 am

Reopened as Encore 6 on August 1st, 1997. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Encore 6 on Aug 7, 2023 at 5:10 am

Grand opening ad posted.

Schulman 5 opening Schulman 5 opening 01 May 1986, Thu Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lacy Lakeview 6 Theatres on Aug 7, 2023 at 2:33 am

This opened by Schulman Theatres as the Schulman 6 (not 5) on November 21st, 1990, and reopened under new management on December 18th, 1992, as the Lacy Lakeview cinemas. It was taken over by Hollywood Theatres in 1996.