This opened on December 22nd, 1978 by Nace Theatres and the large cinema split down the middle opening on October 5th, 1984. In 1987 it became part of Blair theares and in 1988 United Artists and Wehrenberg in 1993. The 1984 split was undone and converted into stadium seating, opening on July 2nd, 1997 to compete with the Harkins Luxury 11 that opened on the same day. Closed 2001
This opened on October 23rd, 1966 by Nace theatres with one screen. On November 18th, 1983 it was split into two screens. In 1987 it was taken over by Blair Theatres and 1988 by United Artists. Taken over by Wehrenberg Theatres from St. Louis in 1993 and closed in 1997 when the Flagstaff Luxury 11 made its presence felt. 1966 and 1983 grand opening ads posted.
Opened on July 2nd, 1997.
Harkins Flagstaff 11 opening Wed, Jul 2, 1997 – 7 · Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
This opened on December 22nd, 1978 by Nace Theatres and the large cinema split down the middle opening on October 5th, 1984. In 1987 it became part of Blair theares and in 1988 United Artists and Wehrenberg in 1993. The 1984 split was undone and converted into stadium seating, opening on July 2nd, 1997 to compete with the Harkins Luxury 11 that opened on the same day. Closed 2001
This opened on October 23rd, 1966 by Nace theatres with one screen. On November 18th, 1983 it was split into two screens. In 1987 it was taken over by Blair Theatres and 1988 by United Artists. Taken over by Wehrenberg Theatres from St. Louis in 1993 and closed in 1997 when the Flagstaff Luxury 11 made its presence felt. 1966 and 1983 grand opening ads posted.
Better quality ad when clicked on: Mt. Elden Drive-In opening Thu, May 28, 1953 – 5 · Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, Coconino, Arizona, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Closed Starlite Drive in closed Mon, Oct 2, 1989 – 1 · Baxter Bulletin (Mountain Home, Baxter, Arkansas, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Two screens as of November 7th, 1975. Another ad posted.
Reopened as the Chippewa Twin Drive-In on June 4th, 1976
Chippewa Drive-In opening Fri, Jun 4, 1976 – 42 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad posted
This opened on May 31st, 2013. Grand opening ad posted.
November 22nd, 1991 and November 24th, 1995 grand opening ads posted as well as better quality versions.
This opened on July 2nd, 1970 as the Flagship Showplace of Michiana. Grand opening ad posted. More to come.
This opened on August 8th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted. Forum Cinemas opening article Sun, Aug 3, 1975 – 66 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Grand opening ad: Kerasotes Showplace 14 – Secaucus opening Fri, Oct 16, 2009 – G6 · The Record (Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
This closed as Palace in 1955 as no newspaper ads were found after that.
This closed in 1953, not 1950.
This opened on July 8th, 1951 as the Moonlite Outdoor theatre. Moonlite Outdoor Theatre opening Sun, Jul 8, 1951 – 52 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Closed in 1956 when its newspaper listings ended.
This opened on November 14th, 1928 and closed in 1953. Grand opening ad posted
This opened on July 1st, 1948. Grand opening ad posted. Starlite Drive-In in Osceola Wed, Jun 30, 1948 – 23 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
The South Bend Auto was 3KM east of the Western Drive-In. A separate entry will be posted.
Very hard to find ads for this theatre as they did not place any ads in the Tribune.
This opened as the Strand on May 12th, 1946 and reopened as Avon on October 12th, 1949. Both grand opening ads posted. Avon theatre opening Tue, Oct 11, 1949 – 23 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
This opened on February 26th, 1934 and closed in 1955. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad Tivoli theatre in Mishawaka opening Thu, May 21, 1925 – 19 · The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
This opened as a playhouse on January 6th, 1916. Grand opening ad in the photo section. More to come about this theatre.