This was first operated by Sparks Theatres Inc. led by president E.J. Sparks. Originally housing 800 sponge-foam seats and RCA sound installations, the Colony Theatre opened its doors on February 29, 1940 with Wallace Beery in “The Man From Dakota” (unknown if extras added).
General Cinema operated the Northwest until it was purchased by Kerasotes on March 17, 1988, causing a one-day closure before reopening the following day.
I wonder how many drive-ins actually did just that. A single drive-in crossing two different states is very rare to find.
It was most likely demolished immediately after closure.
Closed in 1957. It was placed on sale after closure.
Actual opening date is April 25, 1950.
Constructed by Sheila Owen Maynard, who previously operated the downtown Don Theatre.
Howard Jaudon was the original manager.
This was first operated by Sparks Theatres Inc. led by president E.J. Sparks. Originally housing 800 sponge-foam seats and RCA sound installations, the Colony Theatre opened its doors on February 29, 1940 with Wallace Beery in “The Man From Dakota” (unknown if extras added).
During its later years, Kerasotes also helped the Bloomer family by booking showtimes for the Skyview, despite not being operated by the chain itself.
Taken over by Kerasotes on April 16, 1989.
General Cinema operated the Northwest until it was purchased by Kerasotes on March 17, 1988, causing a one-day closure before reopening the following day.
Fourth screen added on February 5, 1988.
Once operated by ABC Great States before Kerasotes took it over.
Taken over by Kerasotes on December 21, 1977.
Taken over by Kerasotes on May 1, 1975.
Taken over by Kerasotes in late-May 1983.
Taken over by Kerasotes in late-May 1983.
Atko Canton Theatres was its first operator, and was taken over by Kerasotes on October 14, 1983.
Kerasotes took over the Colonial Village on October 14, 1983.
Taken over by Kerasotes on May 31, 1977.
Kerasotes took over the Blackstone on March 1, 1972.
Taken over by Kerasotes on January 1, 1967.
Taken over by Kerasotes on January 1, 1967.
Taken over by Kerasotes on January 1, 1967.
Taken over by Kerasotes on January 1, 1967.
Taken over by Kerasotes on January 1, 1967.