Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Motor View Drive-In on Apr 20, 2022 at 1:12 pm

This opened on December 14th, 1951, as the Moto Vue Theatre. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Dixie Drive-In on Apr 20, 2022 at 12:32 pm

This opened on March 13th, 1942, as Drive-In theatre and renamed Dixie Drive-In 1949 to avoid confusion with the other two drive-ins that opened in that year.

rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Apr 20, 2022 at 12:26 pm

This opened on July 16th, 1949, as the Starlight Drive-In. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 41 Drive-In on Apr 20, 2022 at 12:19 pm

The 41 Drive-In opened on July 14th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted 41 Drive-In opening 14 Jul 1949, Thu The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about East Macon Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 11:51 am

Opened August 1st, 1941 per: East Macon theatre opening 01 Aug 1941, Fri The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dixie Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 11:29 am

This opened on November 27th, 1939. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Bibb Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 10:01 am

The Bibb theatre was opened on December 26th, 1938 by the Weis family. Bibb theatre opening 25 Dec 1938, Sun The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Ritz Theater on Apr 20, 2022 at 9:30 am

Opened January 2nd, 1928. Ritz theatre opening 01 Jan 1928, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 9:12 am

Opened August 1st, 1921 Rialto theatre opening 1 31 Jul 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com and Rialto Theatre opening 2 31 Jul 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Criterion Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 9:06 am

The Criterion opened on August 22nd, 1921. Criterion theatre opening 21 Aug 1921, Sun The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Douglass Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 7:59 am

The Douglass theatre placed its first ad on May 6th, 1912. It’s been posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Apr 20, 2022 at 7:18 am

Opened November 10th, 1916 Capitol Theatre opening 09 Nov 1916, Thu The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grand Opera House on Apr 20, 2022 at 7:06 am

Opened on September 22nd, 1884 as Academy of Music Academy of Music opening 17 Sep 1884, Wed The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grand Opera House on Apr 20, 2022 at 7:01 am

Reopened as Grand Opera House on February 1st, 1905 Grand Opera House AKA: Grand opening 28 Jan 1905, Sat The Macon News (Macon, Georgia) Newspapers.com

More Macon cinemas updates to come.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Upper Valley Mall Cinema 5 on Apr 19, 2022 at 11:42 am

Closed February 20th, 2017 per: Upper Valley Mall cinemas closing 22 Feb 2017, Wed Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Melody 49 Twin Drive-In on Apr 19, 2022 at 11:24 am

This was taken over by Chakeres theatres again in time for the 2022 season, official website: http://www.chakerestheatres.com/.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Upper Valley Mall Cinema 5 on Apr 19, 2022 at 10:49 am

Five screens as of December 23rd, 1988, as two cinemas became four screens.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Upper Valley Mall Cinema 5 on Apr 19, 2022 at 10:40 am

The Upper Valley cinemas became part of the Chakeres chain on May 25th, 1988. Chakeres takes over the Upper Valley Mall Cinemas 25 May 1988, Wed Springfield News-Sun (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Stardust Drive-In on Apr 18, 2022 at 4:40 pm

Last season: 1982.

rivest266 commented about Show Boat Drive-In on Apr 18, 2022 at 4:39 pm

The Show Boat Drive-In Opened on March 6th, 1970, and the last season was in 1986. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about New Moon Drive-In on Apr 18, 2022 at 4:34 pm

Last season: 1986.

rivest266 commented about Melody Cruise-In Auto Theatre on Apr 18, 2022 at 12:57 pm

Opened July 3rd, 1947 per: Melody Cruise In opening 29 Jun 1947, Sun The Springfield Daily News (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com

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Melody Cruise In opening ad 29 Jun 1947, Sun The Springfield Daily News (Springfield, Ohio) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Melody Cruise-In Auto Theatre on Apr 18, 2022 at 12:53 pm

The second screen opened on May 16th, 1980, with yellow speaker posts. the Ramps were not realigned. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Regent Theatre on Apr 16, 2022 at 4:51 pm

Two screens on June 22nd, 1979. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Upper Valley Mall Cinema 5 on Apr 16, 2022 at 4:40 pm

Three screens on October 14th, 1977, by subdividing the large theatre. Another ad posted.