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50sSNIPES commented about Adelphi Cinema on Nov 30, 2025 at 12:22 pm

Tripled on October 8, 1970.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Three Rivers 5 on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59 am

Closed on January 11, 2015.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kelso Theater Pub on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:57 am

Once operated by SRO Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mann 5 at the Oaks on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:55 am

Once known as Oaks Mall 5 during its Regal years until October 29, 2004.

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50sSNIPES commented about ABC York on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:52 am

The ABC York actually closed on October 18, 1986, not June. It was demolished in September 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cannon Great Yarmouth on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:48 am

Actual closing date is May 26, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cannon Folkestone on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:45 am

Actual closing date is February 18, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cannon Lincoln on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:40 am

Last managed by Trevor Huddlestone.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theater on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:29 am

Once operated by Commonwealth Theatres, then United Artists, then Crown Cinema Corporation, then Hollywood Theaters, and finally Dickinson Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Westgate Cinemas on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:24 am

General Cinema operated the Westgate until December 29, 1986 when they divested themselves of all their Wisconsin theaters. Marcus took over the theater afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Alpha Cinema 1 & 2 on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:14 am

General Cinema operated the Alpha from October 1977 until September 1982. It last operated independently before its September 29, 1983 closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Cheri on Nov 30, 2025 at 11:04 am

Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex. It was closed on November 8, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northgate Cinemas on Nov 30, 2025 at 10:47 am

Once operated by Sony Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Garden Theatre on Nov 30, 2025 at 10:43 am

Demolished in the 1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Franklin Theater on Nov 30, 2025 at 10:41 am

Demolished in 2017.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vaudette Theater on Nov 30, 2025 at 10:15 am

The overpass was constructed during the 1970s, meaning that it most likely demolished around that time.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Drive-In on Nov 30, 2025 at 10:12 am

Opened with Cary Grant in “Room For One More” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about New Plaza Theatre on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:54 am

The Plaza Theatre opened its doors on October 31, 1927 with the Duncan Sisters in “Topsy And Eva” and the Lupino Lane comedy “A Half-Pint Hero”.

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50sSNIPES commented about War Eagle Theatre on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:50 am

The War Eagle briefly closed on December 31, 1984 with “Starman” and reopened as the Movie Pub the following month.

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50sSNIPES commented about Willard Theater on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:33 am

The original Willard Theatre building remained standing for many decades after closure. I cannot confirm when the theater building got demolished, but some of the neighboring business buildings remained standing into the 1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Montrose Movies Stadium 12 on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:26 am

The three remaining screens opened in early 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dale I & II on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:24 am

Once operated by Cineplex Odeon, last operated by Regal.

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50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:18 am

Once operated by Odeon Theatres Canada. The Odeon Theatre was renamed the Roxy Theatre after it was taken over by Babcock Brothers Theatres in 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Triangle Cinemas on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:14 am

Regal operated the theater until June 13, 2010 when Starlight took it over.

  • Prior to this theater’s opening, the Triangle Cinema was both constructed and originally planned to be opened by Cineplex Odeon according to an August 1991 article from BoxOffice, but the theater was instead opened by Edwards Cinemas.
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50sSNIPES commented about Riverside Cinemas on Nov 30, 2025 at 9:07 am

Regal took over the theater from UA on December 20, 1996, and operated it for its last 10 months of operation until its October 26, 1997 closure.