Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Phenix Drive-In on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:55 pm

This opened on March 24th, 1950 and closed in 1979. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Peachtree 8 on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:50 pm

The old Peachtree twin opened on June 5th, 1975 and a 3rd screen opening on January 12th, 1979 and closed in 1993. A new 8-plex opened in 1993.

rivest266 commented about Edgewood Drive-In on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:46 pm

This opened on October 2nd, 1952 and closed in 1978. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Columbus Square Cinemas on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:43 pm

This opened on July 10th, 1975 as a twin. 4 screens on December 22nd, 1978 and 8 on July 23rd, 1982. Closed 2005. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Columbus Drive-In on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:39 pm

This opened on July 2nd, 1947 and closed in 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Bradley Theatre on Jul 4, 2018 at 8:37 pm

This opened on July 2nd, 1940 and closed in 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Foxes Cinema on Jul 4, 2018 at 4:49 pm

This opened on January 15th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Now the oldest cinema in town.

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:39 pm

This opened on July 3rd, 1970. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Beverly Theatre on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:24 pm

This had an Supercalifraglisticexpialidocious opening on March 25th, 1965 with Mary Poppins. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Closed 1975.

rivest266 commented about Morris Road Drive-In on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:04 pm

This and the Victory drive-In opened on March 28th, 1952 and closed in 1955. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Jul 3, 2018 at 2:12 pm

This closed in 1940 as newspaper listings no longer appear after.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theater on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:56 am

First ad from March 26th, 1919. Ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about American Theatre on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:50 am

This opened on March 27th, 1911 and closed in 1924. More to come on this cinema.

rivest266 commented about Elite Theatre on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:39 am

Opened June 12th, 1907 and closed 1909

rivest266 commented about Bonita Theater on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:36 am

This opened on October 29th, 1910. a newspaper article in the photo section. Newspaper listings stopped for this theatre in 1916.

rivest266 commented about Vista Hills Cinema 4 on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:31 am

Grand opening ad: Vista hills cinemas opening Fri, Jun 13, 1980 – 53 · El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about University Cinema 4 on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:30 am

Grand opening ad: University cinema 4 opening Fri, May 9, 1980 – 61 · El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Northpark Theatre on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:28 am

August 31st, 1990 Boomerangs theatre 4 Fri, Aug 31, 1990 – 51 · El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema I & II - Morningside Mall on Jul 3, 2018 at 11:26 am

Grand opening ad in the photo section

Cinema I & II – Morningside Mall opening Wed, Mar 27, 1974 – 43 · El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Pershing Theater on Jul 2, 2018 at 3:40 pm

and closed in 1988.

rivest266 commented about Country Club Cinema Twin on Jul 2, 2018 at 2:34 pm

and closed in 1993.

rivest266 commented about Cielo Vista Mall Cinema I-II-III on Jul 2, 2018 at 12:34 pm

Closed 1998

rivest266 commented about AMC Cielo Vista Mall Cinema 7 on Jul 2, 2018 at 12:31 pm

Expanded to 7 screens on December 14th, 1985 and closed in 2003.

rivest266 commented about Ascarate Drive-In on Jul 2, 2018 at 12:21 pm

and closed 1988.

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Cielo Vista Mall 14 and XD on Jul 2, 2018 at 12:05 pm

Grand opening ad Cielo Vista 14 opening Fri, Feb 24, 2006 – 84 · El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) · Newspapers.com