Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Dogwood Theatre on Sep 4, 2018 at 3:55 am

This opened in the Midland shopping centre on April 13th, 1973 by Cinemette theatres. Listings stopped in 1975 in the Knoxville newspapers.

rivest266 commented about Twin Aire Drive-In on Sep 4, 2018 at 3:36 am

This opened on October 17th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gay Street Cinema on Sep 4, 2018 at 3:31 am

This opened on September 25th, 1969

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 4, 2018 at 3:28 am

July 18th, 1969 grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Bijou Theatre on Sep 4, 2018 at 3:25 am

Reopened as an adult cinema called Bijou Art from September 9th, 1966-1975.

rivest266 commented about Lenox Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 6:33 pm

This opened as Tower on May 27th, 1948 and renamed Lenox on September 23rd, 1964. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Capri Cinema I & II on Sep 3, 2018 at 6:24 pm

This opened as Pike on June 5th, 1946 and renamed Capri Cinema on May 16th, 1963. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema Drive-In on Sep 3, 2018 at 5:45 pm

This opened as the Starlite Drive-In on November 3rd, 1949 and closed in 1955. It was renovated and reopened as the Cinema Drive-In on June 15th, 1956. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Sep 3, 2018 at 4:30 pm

This opened on July 26th, 1948. Grand opening ad posted. Closed winters until 1951.

rivest266 commented about Booker T Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 4:18 pm

This opened as Booker T on May 29th, 1951. Grand opening ad from June 3rd, 1951 posted.

rivest266 commented about Lake Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 3:42 pm

This opened on January 19th, 1948.

rivest266 commented about Lakemont Drive-In on Sep 3, 2018 at 3:33 pm

Listings started in the Knoxville newspaper from January 1949.

rivest266 commented about Tillery Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 3:12 pm

This opened on October 6th, 1947. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Dawn Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 2:24 pm

This opened on February 18th, 1946. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 2:16 pm

This opened on May 30th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lee Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 1:55 pm

This opened on November 27th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Studio One Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 1:32 pm

This opened on September 12th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Broadway Theater on Sep 3, 2018 at 1:18 pm

This opened on December 17th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 1:07 pm

This opened on December 13th, 1937. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 12:38 pm

This opened on May 8th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 12:09 pm

This opened on December 26th, 1932. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Gay Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 12:02 pm

This opened as Gay (Burlington) on August 17th, 1931. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ritz Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 11:37 am

This reopened as Ritz on November 3rd, 1930. Ad and article in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Booth Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 11:15 am

This opened on September 27th, 1928. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tennessee Theatre on Sep 3, 2018 at 11:09 am

September 30th, 1928 grand opening ad posted.