The opening dates are September 2nd, 1907 for Poli’s, October 6th, 1930 for the Ritz and September 16th, 1937 for the Comerford. Grand opening ads posted.
This was opened by Century Theatres on the site of the Salinas Drive-In / Auto Movie on October 18th, 1991 and closed in 2006. Grand opening ad posted.
This reopened by Syufy Theatres as a twin drive-in on June 26th, 1969 called the Salinas Drive-In and expanded to 4 screens on July 11th, 1975 and closed in early 1991 to make way for the Century Park cinema complex. 1969 ad posted.
It was sold for non-payment of taxes per The Californian of January 27th, 1965. On November 16th, 1965 it was raided by police for obscenity. Filipino movies 1970-1973
Opened on April 9th, 1925
Roosevelt theatre opening Fri, Apr 10, 1925 – Page 9 · The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
The opening dates are September 2nd, 1907 for Poli’s, October 6th, 1930 for the Ritz and September 16th, 1937 for the Comerford. Grand opening ads posted.
First ad for this theatre appeared on January 9th, 1939 and the last ad appeared in 1943. Ad uploaded.
Grand opening ad posted.
This opened on December 6th, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.
Also uploaded the Miles grand opening ad.
Reopened on December 25th, 1922 as the Capitol theatre. Grand opening ad posted.
This opened on September 23rd, 1916. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
This was opened by Century Theatres on the site of the Salinas Drive-In / Auto Movie on October 18th, 1991 and closed in 2006. Grand opening ad posted.
Ad:
Plaza theatre opening Fri, Mar 23, 1951 – 14 · The Californian (Salinas, Monterey, California, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Se inauguró el 24 de marzo de 1951 como Plaza y se cerró en 1984 con películas españolas y mexicanas. Gran anuncio de apertura publicado.
This opened on March 24th, 1951 as Plaza and closed in 1984 showing Spanish and Mexican movies. Grand opening ad posted.
and reopened as Cinema 7 on November 1st, 1978. Another ad posted.
This reopened by Syufy Theatres as a twin drive-in on June 26th, 1969 called the Salinas Drive-In and expanded to 4 screens on July 11th, 1975 and closed in early 1991 to make way for the Century Park cinema complex. 1969 ad posted.
Grand opening ad
Auto Movie Drive in opening Wed, Jun 30, 1948 – 13 · The Californian (Salinas, Monterey, California, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Reopened as Globe on December 26th, 1961. Grand opening ad posted.
1907 and 1919 grand opening ads posted.
It was sold for non-payment of taxes per The Californian of January 27th, 1965. On November 16th, 1965 it was raided by police for obscenity. Filipino movies 1970-1973
Trial:
Crystal theatre trial Thu, Feb 17, 1966 – 1 · The Californian (Salinas, Monterey, California, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
Closed in 1959.
Back ad:
Alisal theatre opening Wed, Apr 9, 1947 – 26 · The Californian (Salinas, Monterey, California, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
The new T & D theatre opened on November 10th, 1921. Grand opening ad posted. Another T & D theatre opened on August 23rd, 1919 and closed in 1921.
This opened as White’s on March 19th, 1910. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ads posted. It was at 137 Main. Could this be the oldest twin cinema in the USA?
Opened August 10th, 1947
Opened August 15, 1935
Grand opening ad:
Hyway theatre opening Tue, Jun 30, 1942 – 4 · The News (Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
This reopened as the State theatre on April 11th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.