Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Gaylynn Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 2:06 pm

Became a twin on June 20th, 1975. Grand opening ad already posted.

rivest266 commented about South Park Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Closed 1973.

rivest266 commented about Gateway Cinema I & II on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Grand opening ad posted. https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606600251

rivest266 commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:34 pm

The Showtown USA opened on August 8th, 1968 with “The Odd Couple” and “Your, Mines and Ours”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lamar Art Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:27 pm

Closed in 1958 and reopened as the Lamar Art Cinema on August 29th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lamar Art Cinema August 29, 1968 on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:26 pm

This came from August 28th, 1968.

rivest266 commented about Circle Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm

Closed 1967

rivest266 commented about Peoples Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:59 pm

Closed 1957

rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:49 pm

Closed 1953

rivest266 commented about South Park Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:42 pm

Opened on June 9th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pyramid Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:32 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606595516

rivest266 commented about Spindletop Drive-in on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:27 pm

The Spindletop Drive-In opened on June 30th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606595214

rivest266 commented about Gaylynn Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:13 pm

Grand opening ad posted. It featured a Television lounge.

rivest266 commented about Circle Drive-In on Nov 28, 2020 at 12:03 pm

The Beaumont Drive-In opened on April 2nd, 1948. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Peoples Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 11:42 am

Opened on June 13th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted. https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606592519

rivest266 commented about Lamar Art Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 11:21 am

The Lamar theatre opened on December 25th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rio Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 11:10 am

The Rio theatre opened on September 29th, 1933. Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606590626

rivest266 commented about Gem Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 11:07 am

Newspapers started to mention the Gem theatre in 1934. No grand opening ads found.

rivest266 commented about Jefferson Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 10:49 am

The Jefferson theatre opened on November 14th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606589350

rivest266 commented about Peoples Theatre on Nov 28, 2020 at 10:23 am

The Pastime theater became the Peoples theatre on November 23rd, 1908 https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151606587643 1st ad uploaded. I may submit a new theatre for the old Pastime-Peoples theatre.

rivest266 commented about Movies 6 on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:55 pm

Opened on December 19th, 1986. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about 5-Star Cinema on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

Opened as Cinema 5 on November 16th, 1984. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Twin Palms Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:17 pm

Closed in 1981. Adult movies 1979-1981.

rivest266 commented about Surf Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:16 pm

Closed in 1981.

rivest266 commented about Thunderbird Drive-In on Nov 27, 2020 at 3:11 pm

Closed 1978