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rivest266 commented about Monument Twin Cinema on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:48 pm

This opened on May 7th, 1976 and closed in 1995. It was operated by CJ theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

Monument Twin Cinema openingMonument Twin Cinema opening Fri, May 7, 1976 – 3 · The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colorado) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Rocket Drive-In on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:42 pm

This opened on April 16th, 1955 and closed in 1987.

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rivest266 commented about Mesa Theatre on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:38 pm

This closed in 1989.

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rivest266 commented about Avalon Theatre on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:34 pm

This theatre stopped showing movies as the Cooper in 1989 along with the Mesa theatre and the Chief Drive-In as UA closed then down when the Carmike 7 cinemas opened.

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rivest266 commented about Colorado West Cinemas on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:32 pm

This opened as a twin on January 29th, 1981 and expanded to 4 screens on December 16th, 1988. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Picture Show Grand Junction on Apr 1, 2019 at 2:24 pm

This opened as Carmike 7 on June 22nd, 1989. Grand opening ad posted. The opening of this cinema led to the closing of the Chief Drive-In, Mesa and the Monument Twin Cinemas, all of which closed in 1989.

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rivest266 commented about Grand 16 on Mar 31, 2019 at 11:11 am

Opened November 5th, 2004 with 14 screens and two more screens added in 2013.

The Grand 14 openingThe Grand 14 opening Fri, Nov 5, 2004 – 42 · The Town Talk (Alexandria, Louisiana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about South Cove Stadium 12 Theatres on Mar 30, 2019 at 4:54 pm

This theatre has been closed due to Frank’s bankruptcy.

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rivest266 commented about Movies 4 on Mar 30, 2019 at 10:11 am

2 screens on September 16th, 1971 and three on November 21st, 1979. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Movies 4 on Mar 28, 2019 at 2:38 pm

This opened on October 20th, 1966 as the Center Cinema with only one screen showing roadshow movies.

Center Cinema openingCenter Cinema opening Wed, Oct 19, 1966 – 22 · The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Twin Drive-In on Mar 28, 2019 at 2:28 pm

This opened on February 12th, 1953. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Pat Theatre on Mar 25, 2019 at 2:27 pm

This opened in the Four Corners shopping centre at Cameron and University on December 8th, 1948. Pat Theatre openingPat Theatre opening Tue, Dec 7, 1948 – 5 · The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Nona Theater on Mar 25, 2019 at 2:14 pm

This opened on February 10th, 1949. Another ad posted. Nona theatre openingNona theatre opening Wed, Feb 9, 1949 – 5 · The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, Louisiana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Loit Theatre on Mar 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm

This opened on December 28th, 1943. Grand opening ad in the photo section. LOIT means Lafayette’s Only Independent Theatre.

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rivest266 commented about Azalea Theater on Mar 25, 2019 at 1:54 pm

This opened on February 1st, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Valleyview Cinemas on Mar 24, 2019 at 5:06 pm

Grand opening ad: Jerry Lewis in person on March 30th, 1971

1st Jerry Lewis cinema opening1st Jerry Lewis cinema opening Tue, Mar 24, 1970 – 18 · The News (Paterson, New Jersey) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Mesa Theatre on Mar 24, 2019 at 11:22 am

September 1st, 1953 grand opening ad (for the 3rd) Mesa theatre openingMesa theatre opening Tue, Sep 1, 1953 – 8 · The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colorado) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Mar 24, 2019 at 11:05 am

This opened on August 2nd, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Joy Theatre on Mar 24, 2019 at 10:57 am

Reopening as Joy theatre on July 3rd, 1945. Joy theatre openingJoy theatre opening Sun, Jul 1, 1945 – 3 · The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colorado) · Newspapers.com