Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Towne Cinema on Aug 27, 2018 at 4:22 pm

This opened as Linden on August 25th, 1947. Grand opening ad below

Linden theatre opening Sat, Aug 23, 1947 – 25 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 3:59 pm

Correction: The Strand opened on May 1st, 1950.

Strand theatre opening Mon, May 1, 1950 – 22 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cine Starz St. Laurent on Aug 27, 2018 at 3:49 pm

Became a 5-plex on December 25th, 1991.

rivest266 commented about Cine Starz St. Laurent on Aug 27, 2018 at 3:26 pm

This opened on October 10th, 1968. The grand opening ad below Odeon St. Laurent Shopping Centre theatre opening Wed, Oct 9, 1968 – 28 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas on Aug 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1997. South Keys Cinema opening Fri, Dec 19, 1997 – 67 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Empire Theatres Rideau Centre on Aug 27, 2018 at 3:01 pm

This opened on March 18th, 1983 (Correction). The grand opening ad below: Rideau centre cinemas opening Fri, Mar 18, 1983 – 50 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rideau Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 2:31 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1931. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Rideau Theatre opening Fri, Nov 20, 1931 – 29 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Place de Ville Cinemas on Aug 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm

Grand opening ad: Cinémas Place de Ville Cinemas opening Wed, Mar 31, 1971 – 53 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Odeon Ottawa on Aug 27, 2018 at 12:40 pm

Odeon theatre opening cover Fri, May 20, 1949 – 38 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Odeon Ottawa on Aug 27, 2018 at 12:39 pm

Odeon opening ad: Odeon theatre opening Fri, May 20, 1949 – 55 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mayfair Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 12:06 pm

Grand opening ad: Mayfair theatre opening Sat, Dec 3, 1932 – 23 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Odeon Mall Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 12:01 pm

July 2nd, 1968 ad: Mall theatre opening Thu, Jul 11, 1968 – 37 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Glebe Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 11:41 am

Reopened as Glebe on August 22nd, 1947. Ad below: Glebe theatre opening Fri, Aug 22, 1947 – 15 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Elmdale Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

September 8th, 1947 ad: Elmdale theatre opening Mon, Sep 8, 1947 – 19 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Elgin Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 11:13 am

Dual Theatre opening December 25th, 1947. Elgin Dual theatre opening Wed, Dec 24, 1947 – 19 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Elgin Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 10:33 am

and Elgin Theatre opening 2 Mon, Nov 15, 1937 – 23 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Elgin Theatre on Aug 27, 2018 at 10:33 am

This opened on November 16th, 1937. Elgin theatre opening 1 Mon, Nov 15, 1937 – 22 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Eastview Theatre on Aug 26, 2018 at 10:17 am

This opened on December 19th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted. Eastview Theatre opening Wed, Dec 18, 1946 – 18 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Square 3 on Aug 26, 2018 at 10:11 am

Grand opening ad: Capitol Square Cinemas opening Thu, Jun 1, 1972 – 58 · The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westpark Cinema 1 & 2 on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:59 am

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Tinker Drive-In on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:53 am

This opened on August 10th, 1948. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Skytrain Theatre on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:43 am

Newspaper listings started in December 1944. Being a suburban theatre at the time, it may have been opened before.

rivest266 commented about Heritage Plaza 5 on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:40 am

This opened on March 21st, 1986. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Apollo Twin on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:34 am

This opened on October 3rd, 1969. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Soldier Creek Drive-In on Aug 26, 2018 at 9:23 am

This opened as the Bomber Drive-In on May 23rd, 1952. Grand opening ad in the photo section for this theatre.