Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Twinair Drive-In on Dec 2, 2017 at 6:38 pm

This drive-in opened one day after the Ranch Drive-In.

rivest266 commented about Highway 90 Drive-In on Dec 2, 2017 at 6:28 pm

This was renamed Hi-Way 90 Drive-In on December 29th, 1950.

rivest266 commented about Pen Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 5:33 pm

This opened on June 16th, 1946.

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Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Gulf Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 4:35 pm

This opened on October 13th, 1945. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Florida Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 4:25 pm

First ad placed in 1942. May have been opened before.

rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 2:49 pm

Opened on November 21st, 1937.

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rivest266 commented about Saenger Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 2:35 pm

Bdeem, This newspaper article may help.

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rivest266 commented about Saenger Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 2:34 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

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rivest266 commented about Isis Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 1:42 pm

This opened on May 14th, 1914. Grand opening ad in the photo section

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rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 7:02 pm

Closed down as Bow in 1961 and reopened as Fox again on December 21st, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section. In 1978 Mann sells their theatres in the area to Carisch theatres and closed down in 1981. It reopened under new management in 1982 and split into two cinemas opening on August 1st, 1984.

rivest266 commented about Silver Bow Drive-In on Nov 30, 2017 at 6:47 pm

This opened on April 15th, 1977. First ad in the photo section. 2nd screens on July 16th, 1980.

rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:58 pm

Closed down as Bow in 1961 and reopened as Fox again on December 21st, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theater on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:47 pm

This closed in 1958 or 1959 and reopened on February 16th, 1962. 1962 ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:27 pm

This reopened as the Bow on September 25th, 1953. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

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rivest266 commented about Crest Drive-In on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:19 pm

Tiny grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Bridgeway Drive-In on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:59 pm

This opened on May 16th, 1951. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Motor-Vu Drive-In on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:47 pm

This opened on May 12th, 1950. The opening was planned for the 11th, but the sound amplifier had other plans and failed. Both ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Montana Theater on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:45 pm

This reopened as Montana on May 24th, 1940. Grand opened ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:40 pm

This opened as Peoples' theatre on February 25th, 1917 and reopened as the Park on November 15th, 1932. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 4:55 pm

Also opened as Temple on September 6th, 1924. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 4:52 pm

Reopened as Fox on December 7th, 1929

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rivest266 commented about Liberty Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 4:10 pm

This opened on May 20th, 1916.

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ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 3:53 pm

This became part of Loew’s (of New York) on August 1st, 1914. Article:

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ad:

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rivest266 commented about Ansonia Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 3:45 pm

This opened on July 29th, 1912. Article and ad:

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rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Nov 29, 2017 at 3:39 pm

This opened or reopened as the Orion on October 29th, 1910 and renamed Empress on July 15th, 1911. 1910 and 1911 grand opening ads in the photo section.