Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Parkview Theatre on May 10, 2022 at 8:26 am

Closed August 8th, 1954 by Maine & New Hampshire theatres Priscilla theatre closed 06 Aug 1954, Fri Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com

and reopened on November 22nd, 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lisbon Drive-In on May 10, 2022 at 8:06 am

It opened on June 6th, 1952, with fireworks and free pony rides for the kiddies. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Auburn Drive-In on May 9, 2022 at 5:06 pm

Opened July 2nd, 1949 as Danville Drive-In and closed at the end of the season. Danville Drive-In opening 02 Jul 1949, Sat Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com

It reopened as Auburn Drive-In on June 21st, 1950. Ads posted.

rivest266 commented about ABC Aldershot on May 9, 2022 at 4:45 pm

Reopened October 6th, 1977 ABC Aldershot cinema reopening 04 Oct 1977, Tue Aldershot News (Aldershot, Hampshire, England) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Community Theatre on May 9, 2022 at 4:41 pm

Listed as opened in 1939. It was rebuilt and opened on November 11th, 1948. Community Theatre opening 10 Nov 1948, Wed Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Public Theatre on May 9, 2022 at 4:36 pm

Grand opening ad posted and the microfilm machine is already loaded. Ritz Theatre opening 30 Jan 1940, Tue Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine) Newspapers.com

Remember to rewind it after you are done.

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on May 9, 2022 at 1:13 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Auburn Mall Cinemas on May 9, 2022 at 12:48 pm

Article about the Hoyts takeover of the USA theatre chaines. Hoyts takeover of SBC and Cinema Centers in the USA 19 Apr 1988, Tue The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Auburn Mall Cinemas on May 9, 2022 at 12:45 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about La Québécoise 3 on May 7, 2022 at 1:59 pm

September 7th, 1922 grand opening ad as Century posted.

rivest266 commented about Sierra III Theatre on May 6, 2022 at 8:57 am

Taken over from Carmike Cinemas and reopened by Fridley Theatres on December 15th, 2000. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fine Arts Theatre on May 5, 2022 at 2:41 pm

This reopened as The Movies on April 4th, 1980, with 2 screens and renamed Fine Arts on September 3rd, 1983, showing classic movies. closed 1987.

rivest266 commented about Plantation Drive-In on May 5, 2022 at 10:13 am

Better grand opening ad: Plantation Drive-In opening 02 Jul 1965, Fri The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on May 4, 2022 at 12:46 pm

Strand theatre opening: Strand Theatre opening 30 Jan 1921, Sun The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Des Moines Theatre on May 4, 2022 at 12:05 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Galaxy Showcase Theatre on May 4, 2022 at 10:13 am

Five more grand opening ads from 1913, 1921, 1922 and 1931 posted.

rivest266 commented about President Theatre on May 4, 2022 at 9:02 am

1907 1922 and 1924 grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Mini-X Theater on May 4, 2022 at 8:36 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Nickeldom on May 4, 2022 at 8:03 am

sitting empty in 1901. Bijou still sitting empty 17 Mar 1901, Sun The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Nickeldom on May 4, 2022 at 7:59 am

Reopened as Nickeldom on May 12th, 1906.

Nickeldom theatre reopening 05 May 1906, Sat The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fleur Cinema & Café on May 4, 2022 at 7:25 am

Fleur Cinema remains closed. Fleur Cinema remains closed 02 Jan 2022, Sun The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Parkway Theatre on May 3, 2022 at 2:09 pm

Posted another ad that is not cut up.

rivest266 commented about AMC Vancouver Mall 23 on May 3, 2022 at 10:39 am

Web grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Mill Plain 8 on May 3, 2022 at 10:32 am

Per https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/seattle-tacoma/amc-classic-mill-plain-8 - this theatre has reopened.

rivest266 commented about AMC Mill Plain 8 on May 3, 2022 at 10:30 am

Opened on July 29th, 2005. Cinetopia theatre opening 29 Jul 2005, Fri The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington) Newspapers.com