Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on May 15, 2020 at 9:04 pm

Air conditioning arrives on July 21st, 1926. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Blueridge 14 on May 15, 2020 at 5:53 pm

Grand opening ad (full tabloid page)

Carmike Blue Ridge 10 opening Fri, Dec 10, 1993 – 87 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Blueridge 14 on May 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm

opening article:

Carmike Blue Ridge cinemas opening Thu, Dec 9, 1993 – 65 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Homestead Flagship Cinema on May 14, 2020 at 9:55 pm

This opened on April 21st, 2006. No grand opening ad found except for the regular listings.

rivest266 commented about Regal Kendall Village on May 14, 2020 at 9:20 pm

The Regal Kendall Village Stadium 16 opened on March 25th, 2005. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Waverly Place Cinemas on May 14, 2020 at 6:02 pm

Grand opening ad: Cineplex Odeon Waverly Place Cinemas opening Fri, Sep 16, 1988 – 81 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about AMC Raleigh 15 on May 14, 2020 at 5:41 pm

Grand opening ad as Carmike 7 on November 3rd, 1987

Carmike 7 opening Fri, Nov 3, 1989 – 69 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio I & II Theatres on May 14, 2020 at 5:35 pm

This opened on February 20th, 1987. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Merchants Six Cinemas on May 12, 2020 at 8:03 pm

Grand opening ad

Cineplex Odeon Tower Merchants opening Thu, Feb 12, 1987 – 30 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks on May 12, 2020 at 7:52 pm

It looks a bit like Le Faubourg cinemas in Montreal. Typical Cineplex Odeon.

rivest266 commented about Triangle Cinemas at Six Forks on May 12, 2020 at 7:51 pm

Grand opening ad:

Cineplex Odeon Six Forks Station Cinemas opening Fri, Aug 1, 1986 – 31 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Studio 1 Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 8:28 pm

Closing newspaper article from September 13th, 1984

Studio One closes Thu, Sep 13, 1984 – 24 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about South #1 Drive-In on May 11, 2020 at 8:18 pm

Reopened on October 14th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted. Newspaper ads stopped in 1958.

rivest266 commented about Cameron Village Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 8:13 pm

CinemaScope arrives

Village CinemaScope screen Wed, Oct 14, 1953 – 9 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cameron Village Theatre on May 11, 2020 at 7:42 pm

Better quality ad from February 22nd, 1951 Village theatre opening Thu, Feb 22, 1951 – 8 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Northpark West 1 & 2 on May 11, 2020 at 6:11 pm

Here’s a video about the “Butterfly design” cinemas built by General Cinema.

rivest266 commented about GCC Northeast 4 on May 11, 2020 at 6:11 pm

Here’s a video about the “Butterfly design” cinemas built by General Cinema.

rivest266 commented about South Shore Cinema 4 on May 9, 2020 at 5:43 pm

November 16th, 1966 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema I, II and III on May 9, 2020 at 2:05 am

This in the first twin for General Cinema.

rivest266 commented about Northline Cinema on May 9, 2020 at 1:09 am

April 14th, 1965 grand opening ad (excerpt) posted.

rivest266 commented about Meyerland Plaza I-II-III on May 9, 2020 at 1:06 am

April 14th, 1965 grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tower Drive-In on May 8, 2020 at 9:26 pm

The Tower Drive-In opened on June 17th, 1949 with “Where’s there’s life”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Forest Drive-In on May 8, 2020 at 9:10 pm

The Forest Drive-In opened on April 13th, 1949. Forest Drive-In opening Wed, Apr 13, 1949 – 17 · The News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Campus Theatre on May 8, 2020 at 7:12 pm

Higher quality grand opening ad: Campus theatre opening Tue, Oct 4, 1949 – Page 29 · Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Gemini Drive-In on May 8, 2020 at 6:56 pm

This drive-in opened on April 15th, 1965. It wasn’t the largest in the world as the ad claims. That honor went to the Johnny All-Weather Drive-In in Long Island, NY. Better grand opening ad posted. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtCJz7ew6OKIhdQmfIIM0a0OLZs5-w?e=DaAXVz