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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

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rivest266 commented about Avalon Theatre on Mar 24, 2019 at 10:17 am

a quick drone flight over the theatre using Google Earth Studio.