Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:51 pm

November 21st, 1908 grand opening ad in the photo section. Article from Joe Vogel can be found at

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rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:44 pm

Reopened on January 4th, 1905

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rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:35 pm

Old Lyceum theatre destroyed by fire

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rivest266 commented about Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema on Apr 3, 2017 at 5:51 pm

First 3 screens opened on November 24th, 1994. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Edmar Theatre on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:42 pm

Listings in the Wausau Daily Herald stopped in 1966 for this theatre.

rivest266 commented about Edmar Theatre on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:38 pm

This reopened as Edmar theatre on August 25th, 1961. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theater on Apr 2, 2017 at 2:56 pm

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theater on Apr 2, 2017 at 2:55 pm

This opened on November 24th, 1927, Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Village Triple on Apr 1, 2017 at 5:45 pm

3 screens on November 5th, 1971 becoming the first triplex cinema in Florida. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Hi-Way Airport 9 Drive-In on Apr 1, 2017 at 5:34 pm

2 screens on June 23rd, 1971 ad in photo section
3 screens on October 15th, 1971 ad in photo section.
5 screens on November 3rd, 1972 Ad in photo section.
7 screens on August 24th, 1973 – Rebranded Airport Drive-In
8 screens on February 8th, 1974
9 screens on March 8th, 1974

rivest266 commented about Art Towne Twin on Apr 1, 2017 at 4:17 pm

This opened on February 18th, 1970 with one screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Mall Theatres 1 & 2 on Apr 1, 2017 at 3:59 pm

This opened on April 30th, 1971. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Screen Play Cinema 'n' Drafthouse on Mar 29, 2017 at 6:31 pm

December 16th, 1970 grand opening ad as Reef in the photo section. Reopened as Reef Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse on October 30th, 1981

rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Mar 29, 2017 at 6:26 pm

They must had been showing a dirty movie.

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rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Mar 28, 2017 at 5:51 pm

An indoor theatre, called the Thunderbird Mini opened behind the refreshment center on September 4th, 1970 with “I am Curious (Yellow)”. On January 1st, 1971 it became a “members only” theatre closing in 1972. The outdoor theatre had shown adult movies until at least 1973. Three ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Ocean Theatre on Mar 28, 2017 at 5:24 pm

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

rivest266 commented about Southport Cinema & Drafthouse on Mar 27, 2017 at 4:38 pm

This opened on January 30th, 1969. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Village Triple on Mar 27, 2017 at 4:20 pm

August 6th, 1969 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Gold Coast Drive-In on Mar 27, 2017 at 3:51 pm

The mini cinemas opened on December 31st, 1969. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Lauderhill Theatre on Mar 26, 2017 at 5:51 pm

This opened on June 30th, 1967. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Plantation Theatre on Mar 26, 2017 at 5:00 pm

This opened on January 29th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section and * Found on Newspapers.com powered by Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Mar 26, 2017 at 4:44 pm

This opened on November 27th, 1963. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

July 13th, 1973 3 screens
6 screens on September 21st, 1973
8 screens on March 29th, 1974

Renamed Swap Shop in 1984

rivest266 commented about Galleria Cinemas on Mar 26, 2017 at 4:29 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1963. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Coral Ridge Theatre on Mar 26, 2017 at 4:27 pm

June 13th, 1963 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Arrow Drive-In on Mar 26, 2017 at 4:12 pm

This opened on June 6th, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section.