Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 23, 2026 at 5:27 pm

1972 aerial posted.

rivest266 commented about Unique Theatre on Jan 23, 2026 at 1:49 pm

The Unique theatre opened on October 30th, 1908. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theater on Jan 23, 2026 at 1:37 pm

Strand fire: Strand theatre fire Dec 8, 1917 Spokane Chronicle (Spokane, Washington) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jan 23, 2026 at 1:02 pm

This opened as Columbia on May 1st, 1906 and reopened as the Orpheum on August 23rd, 1908. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about East Sprague Cinemas 6 on Jan 23, 2026 at 12:48 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Best Theatre on Jan 23, 2026 at 12:46 pm

Opened or had its first show on October 5th, 1913. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Apple Cinemas Xtreme Hartford on Jan 21, 2026 at 1:56 am

January 18th, 2025 was the last day of performances:

rivest266 commented about Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas on Jan 19, 2026 at 5:37 pm

Screens 4-9 opened on October 10th, 1997.

rivest266 commented about Monterey Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Grand opening ad posted. (1st for Edwards Cinemas)

rivest266 commented about Mission Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 1:38 pm

Opened on October 27th, 1910. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Monrovia Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 1:31 pm

The Colonial theatre opened on February 23rd, 1920 replacing the older Colonial theatre. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 11:39 am

Opening date: September 21st, 1928

rivest266 commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 11:38 am

Grand opening ad from the Whittier News on September 20th, 1928 posted

rivest266 commented about Buena Vista Cinema on Jan 19, 2026 at 10:47 am

Theatre scheme: Nov 26, 1975 The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Village Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 3:40 am

Grand opening from the Pomona newspaper from January 17th, 1940 posted.

rivest266 commented about Baldwin Theatre on Jan 19, 2026 at 3:28 am

Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Cinemaland on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:44 pm

Renamed Cinema on May 27th, 1967. Ad from Daily News Post posted.

rivest266 commented about Alhambra Twin Cinemas on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:11 pm

Plan posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Beaubien on Jan 18, 2026 at 7:27 pm

Became part of the Cinema Cinema chain in 2025.

rivest266 commented about Mariner Mall 4 on Jan 18, 2026 at 7:21 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Harkins Chino Hills 18 on Jan 18, 2026 at 1:50 pm

Grand opening web ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Harkins Chino Hills 18 on Jan 18, 2026 at 1:45 pm

Spelling error caused by the AI from low quality source.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Saver 12 on Jan 18, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Opened on February 15th, 1996 with an open house. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Monroe Theatre on Jan 17, 2026 at 12:08 pm

closed February 9th, 1975. article below:

Monroe theatre closed Jan 30, 1975 The Monroe Evening News (Monroe, Michigan) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Denniston Cinemas on Jan 17, 2026 at 11:51 am

The first two screens opened on March 1st, 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

Denniston Cinemas opening Mar 1, 1974 The Monroe Evening News (Monroe, Michigan) Newspapers.com