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rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 10:06 am

Newspaper listings ended in 1955 for the Atomic Drive-In.

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rivest266 commented about Jet Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 9:53 am

This opened as the Starlite Drive-In on March 25th, 1949, and taken over by Robb & Rowley who renovates the drive-in and reopens it as the Jet Drive-In on September 4th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Atomic Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 9:16 am

The Atomic Drive-In was opened by Slim Starling on February 18th, 1952, with “Show Business”. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:59 am

The Rocket Drive-In opened on October 18th, 1951, with “My Outlaw Brother” with free train rides, candies, and TV in the snack bar. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Belvue Drive-In on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:45 am

The Belvue Drive-In held its formal opening on October 26th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 8:31 am

Concho Theatres, Inc. was owned by Robb & Rowley Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 7:58 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rita Theater on Aug 28, 2021 at 7:57 am

This was opened by Concho Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Roof Garden Theatre on Aug 28, 2021 at 7:54 am

On September 29th, 1929, an advertisement commemorating the 20th anniversary of Robb & Rowley Theatres was published, which included a mention of the theatre.

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rivest266 commented about Twilight Drive-In on Aug 27, 2021 at 2:50 pm

The Twilight Drive-In opened on March 30th, 1946, as the first drive-in in the area. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Aug 27, 2021 at 2:44 pm

This opened on March 25th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Angelo Civic Theater on Aug 27, 2021 at 2:22 pm

The Parkway opened on September 2nd, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Angelo Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 2:14 pm

Closed in 1941 and reopened on December 14th, 1945, by Rob & Rowley United Theatres. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 2:09 pm

The Roxy opened on August 28th, 1942

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 1:58 pm

The Plaza theatre opened on November 21st by Concho Theatres, Inc. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Angelo Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 1:24 pm

This opened as the Angelus Theatre on September 13th, 1931. The name came from a contest. losing entries: Luckie, The Wow, The Hit, Depression. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Texas Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 11:19 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ritz Theater on Aug 27, 2021 at 11:11 am

The Ritz opened on April 1st, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Aug 27, 2021 at 10:45 am

The Royal was opened by R & R (Rob & Rowley) on June 25th, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Aug 27, 2021 at 10:06 am

This was first mention in the Daily Standard in 1914, no grand opening ad found.

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rivest266 commented about Cineworld Cinema - Leicester Square 4DX on Aug 25, 2021 at 12:07 pm

Grand opening ad posted from 1937.