Dave Hamilton and his son, Mack, launched Hamilton’s Drive-In Theatre on May 18, 1950 with the film, “It’s a Grand Feeling.” On hand that night was radio station WFPA broadcasting from the grand opening. Local Boy Scouts helped direct cars to the theatre and ramps which held 400 cars at opening. DeLuxe Hot Dogs, malted milks, and cheese sandwiches were among the offerings at the snack bar.
The New Cricket launched on February 12, 1946 with the film, “The Stork Club.” The $60,000 theatre opened with a capacity of 850 – 570 on the main floor for White patrons and 270 in the balcony for African American customers.
Regal Theatres took on this venue in 2017 from Southern Circuit and rebranded it as the Cinebarre Canal Place 9. But the theatre’s dine-in concept proved challenging and Regal closed it on May 23, 2019.
The Norwalk Theatre closed in 1950. After three years of dormancy, Norman Black, Leonard E. Sampson, and Robert C. Spodick relaunched the theatre on December 26, 1953 with “Easy to Love” with Esther Williams.
Greater Baltimore Cinema launched its first Pennsylvania location with the discount, sub-run Cinema 83 at South York Plaza with four free screenings on January 23, 1992 with regular runs the next day. Screens 1 & 2 seated 170 at launch with 3 & 4 with 130 for a total of 600 total seats. The theatre closed on April 5, 1998.
Over a year later, Premier Cinema relaunched with wider seats taking the screen count down to 500 seats. They launched May 7, 1999 as Premier Cinemas at York likely opting to close at the end of the 10th year of the lease. Under new ownership, the theatre became the South York Plaza Cinema 4 in September of 2002. FunTime Cinemas was running the theatre South York Cinemas 4 as of 2019.
Launched March 12, 1942 with “There Goes My Heart” with Frederick March. The theatre was located in the former C.A. Ziegenhals Furniture Store. Ad in photos. Appears to have closed in February of 1943. The facility was used for church services and the Bastrop Recreation Club moved into the former theatre building Setpember 30. 1943.
In 1957, Russel Allen and Kelly Crawford expanded to an East and West screen renaming it as the Apache Twin Drive-In. It went from 340 to 440 spots for cars.
Comerford Theatre Circuit took on the the theatre on a 30-year lease closing it in 1957. The theatre continued with volunteers and community leaders for the next five years.
he $215,000 project had 590 seats capacity. The projection was Century H projectors with Peerless Magnarc lamps. Opening film was “Some Came Running.” It appears to have closed at end of lease on October 11, 1979 after a showing of “Moonraker”.
Dave Hamilton and his son, Mack, launched Hamilton’s Drive-In Theatre on May 18, 1950 with the film, “It’s a Grand Feeling.” On hand that night was radio station WFPA broadcasting from the grand opening. Local Boy Scouts helped direct cars to the theatre and ramps which held 400 cars at opening. DeLuxe Hot Dogs, malted milks, and cheese sandwiches were among the offerings at the snack bar.
The New Cricket launched on February 12, 1946 with the film, “The Stork Club.” The $60,000 theatre opened with a capacity of 850 – 570 on the main floor for White patrons and 270 in the balcony for African American customers.
Regal Theatres took on this venue in 2017 from Southern Circuit and rebranded it as the Cinebarre Canal Place 9. But the theatre’s dine-in concept proved challenging and Regal closed it on May 23, 2019.
Demolished May 2019
Closed April 3, 1997 with Star Wars, Cats Don’t Dance, Selena and Jungle 2 Jungle. Demolished in November of 2007.
A 2016 redesign brought about stadium seating and an all new concession stand along with new rest rooms.
The Norwalk Theatre closed in 1950. After three years of dormancy, Norman Black, Leonard E. Sampson, and Robert C. Spodick relaunched the theatre on December 26, 1953 with “Easy to Love” with Esther Williams.
Closed September 13, 1987 after showings of “Robo-Cop” paired with “Working Girl.”
Greater Baltimore Cinema launched its first Pennsylvania location with the discount, sub-run Cinema 83 at South York Plaza with four free screenings on January 23, 1992 with regular runs the next day. Screens 1 & 2 seated 170 at launch with 3 & 4 with 130 for a total of 600 total seats. The theatre closed on April 5, 1998.
Over a year later, Premier Cinema relaunched with wider seats taking the screen count down to 500 seats. They launched May 7, 1999 as Premier Cinemas at York likely opting to close at the end of the 10th year of the lease. Under new ownership, the theatre became the South York Plaza Cinema 4 in September of 2002. FunTime Cinemas was running the theatre South York Cinemas 4 as of 2019.
Closed July 27, 1999. The last film to play was “American Pie”
Closed after the 1989 single-year relaunch. Torn down January 1997.
Queensgate closed on September 11, 2008
The ride is the Miracle Star Gazer mini ferris wheel made in Grinnell, Iowa by the Miracle Equipment Company.
Closed February 27, 1943.
Launched March 12, 1942 with “There Goes My Heart” with Frederick March. The theatre was located in the former C.A. Ziegenhals Furniture Store. Ad in photos. Appears to have closed in February of 1943. The facility was used for church services and the Bastrop Recreation Club moved into the former theatre building Setpember 30. 1943.
The Woodlawn Shopping Center' s 765-seat Woodlawn Theatre launched in 1957. Pictures in photos.
The local paper lists June 30, 1955 as the opening date of the theatre
In 1957, Russel Allen and Kelly Crawford expanded to an East and West screen renaming it as the Apache Twin Drive-In. It went from 340 to 440 spots for cars.
Reopened under independent operation in 1956.
Comerford Theatre Circuit took on the the theatre on a 30-year lease closing it in 1957. The theatre continued with volunteers and community leaders for the next five years.
Photos of the 1959 refresh by Eastern Theatres Circuit in photos.
Architect – Ricardo Edelman
1,437 seats capacity
Circuit : Circuito Herrera by Cia
Architect Melvin Grossman
1,107 seats at launch
Architect – A.H. Salkowtiz. Associated Independent Theatres Circuit launched the Mayfair with Sam Baker at the helm.
542 seat capacity
Sunday Catholic Church services of Christ, the King, were held there beginning in 1959.
he $215,000 project had 590 seats capacity. The projection was Century H projectors with Peerless Magnarc lamps. Opening film was “Some Came Running.” It appears to have closed at end of lease on October 11, 1979 after a showing of “Moonraker”.