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Texas2step commented about Geneva Drive-In on Jan 30, 2019 at 6:19 pm

This one actually opened on July 3, 1948. The feature film was “California” starring Ray Milland.

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Texas2step commented about Holladay Theatre on Jan 7, 2019 at 6:14 pm

This one opened as the Olympus Theatre on November 2, 1938. The opening day movie was “Sing You Sinners” starring Bing Crosby.

In December of 1941 this theatre was advertising as the Holladay Theatre, so the name change took place prior to that date.

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Texas2step commented about Bonnie Theatre on Jan 6, 2019 at 5:46 pm

The Bonnie Theatre opened on October 6, 1934.

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Texas2step commented about Roosevelt Twin Theatre on Jan 6, 2019 at 5:35 pm

The opening day movie was “Kathleen” with Shirley Temple.

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Texas2step commented about Larkfield Theatre on Dec 29, 2018 at 6:50 pm

This one opened on August 30, 1949.

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Texas2step commented about State Theatre on Dec 27, 2018 at 6:14 pm

The State Theatre opened on December 29, 1921.

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Texas2step commented about Star Theatre on Dec 25, 2018 at 6:36 pm

This one was advertising in November of 1908 so it was open prior to that.

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Texas2step commented about Legion Theater on Dec 20, 2018 at 5:49 pm

This one opened as the Legion Theatre on December 8, 1922.

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Texas2step commented about Rex Theatre on Dec 10, 2018 at 6:27 pm

If the address above is correct, the Hub was also known as the Rex Theatre circa 1940-41.

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Texas2step commented about Smithtown All Weather Drive-In on Dec 1, 2018 at 5:50 pm

Opened on May 29, 1962.

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Texas2step commented about Carolina Theatre on Nov 25, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Before being renamed the Carolina Theatre, this one was known as the Royal Theatre.

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Texas2step commented about Normandy Theatre on Nov 22, 2018 at 6:21 pm

This one opened on September 29, 1928.

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Texas2step commented about Granada Theatre on Nov 22, 2018 at 6:14 pm

The Avoca Villa Theatre was formerly known as the Crescent Theatre according to a 1929 ad.

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Texas2step commented about Lyric Theatre on Nov 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm

The Lyric Theatre in Wellsville opened on November 9, 1910.

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Texas2step commented about Kallet Theatre on Nov 19, 2018 at 6:22 pm

The Kallet Theatre was twinned in 1979.

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Texas2step commented about Paramount Theatre on Nov 16, 2018 at 6:21 pm

The name was changed from the Grand Theatre to the Paramount Theatre in 1929.

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Texas2step commented about State Theatre on Nov 12, 2018 at 6:13 pm

Unless another Majestic Theatre existed in Albany, this one was known as the Empire Theatre in 1929.

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Texas2step commented about Dixie Theatre on Oct 30, 2018 at 6:40 pm

This one was located on Poplar Street and dates back to at least 1928.

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Texas2step commented about Triangle Theatre on Oct 14, 2018 at 5:44 pm

This one opened on June 25, 1965. The opening movie was “The Train” with Burt Lancaster.

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Texas2step commented about Main Theater on Oct 12, 2018 at 5:37 pm

The building is currently used as an apartment complex. Function should be housing.

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Texas2step commented about Loew's Mt. Vernon Theatre on Oct 4, 2018 at 5:53 pm

This one opened on April 11, 1925. The feature film was “Seven Chances” with Buster Keaton.

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Texas2step commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Sep 29, 2018 at 5:32 pm

In 1949, this one advertised as the Sky-Vu without an “e”.

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Texas2step commented about Inman Square Theatre on Sep 21, 2018 at 5:46 pm

This one opened on November 15, 1915.

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Texas2step commented about Athens Theatre on Sep 18, 2018 at 5:05 pm

This one advertised as the Show Shop Theatre in 1929.

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Texas2step commented about Palace Theatre on Sep 14, 2018 at 5:56 pm

The Palace Theatre was remodeled and reopened as the Cattaraugus Theatre on July 12, 1935.