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rivest266 commented about Relic Theatre and Grill on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:40 am

Reopened by Reel Theatres on November 21st, 1988. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:37 am

Closed 1986 as Cineplex Odeon was not interested in drive-ins.

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rivest266 commented about Broadway Drive-In on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:31 am

Closed 1985

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rivest266 commented about Flicks on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:30 am

The Flicks opened on September 27th, 1984 and added its 2nd screen on February 5th, 1988. 1984 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Nampa-Caldwell Drive-In on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:29 am

Closed 1983.

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rivest266 commented about Top Theatre on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:29 am

closed 1983.

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rivest266 commented about Terrace Drive-In on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:28 am

Screens 2 & 3 opened on April 22nd, 1983.

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rivest266 commented about Linden 3 Theatres on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:26 am

opened on November 1st, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:25 am

It closed or stopped placing ads in the Statesman in 1980.

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rivest266 commented about Fair Vue Cinema 1-2-3 on Feb 10, 2023 at 10:23 am

2nd and 3rd screen opened on June 12th, 1980. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Loch Haven Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 9:59 pm

It was at 6930 Wood Haven Rd, where the Cornerstone church now stands. Source: http://www.driveins.org/va-roanoke-lochhaven.htm

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rivest266 commented about Loch Haven Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 9:54 pm

Closed in 1958.

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rivest266 commented about Loch Haven Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 9:53 pm

Reopened as the Loch Haven Drive-in for “White Only” on May 3rd, 1953. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Cafe on Feb 9, 2023 at 6:20 pm

An time capsule was to be opened on April 18th, 2017

Terrace Theatre time capsule Terrace Theatre time capsule 15 Apr 1967, Sat The Roanoke World-News (Roanoke, Virginia) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Cafe on Feb 9, 2023 at 6:18 pm

Opened as Terrace Theatre on May 12th, 1967

Terrace Theatre opening Terrace Theatre opening 12 May 1967, Fri The Roanoke World-News (Roanoke, Virginia) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Loch Haven Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Grand opening ads posted. Kenmore, the North 11 Drive-In was at the auto mall location with the Loch Haven nearby.

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rivest266 commented about Temple Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 9:58 am

Closed in 1950. Will to bet it reopened as the Temple Drive-In on April 11th, 1952 at the same location.

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rivest266 commented about Family Drive-In on Feb 9, 2023 at 9:57 am

Ads for this drive-in in the Statesman stopped in 1958.

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rivest266 commented about Lee Hi Drive-In on Feb 8, 2023 at 3:37 pm

Major Correction: The Lee Hi Drive-in and the North 11 Drive-In were two separate drive-ins.

The Lee High in Salem opened on July 7th, 1948, and rebuilt and reopened on March 18th, 1955.

The North 11 Drive-In opened on August 13th, 1949, on Williamston Road in Roanoke. Will be submitting the North 11 Drive-In shortly.

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rivest266 commented about 220 Drive-In on Feb 8, 2023 at 10:32 am

Opened May 4th, 1952 “for White Only”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Queen Drive-In on Feb 8, 2023 at 10:23 am

The Queen drive-in opened on May 19th, 1955. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Trail Drive-In on Feb 8, 2023 at 10:21 am

opened on March 21st, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Shenandoah Valley Drive-In on Feb 8, 2023 at 10:18 am

opened January 6th, 1952. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Feb 8, 2023 at 10:17 am

Closed in 1953 and reopened again as the Park Art on October 16th, 1955 and closed again in 1956.