Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Southland 75 Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:28 am

Full page grand opening ad:

Southland 75 drive-in opening · Wed, Nov 25, 1964 – 8 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sherwood North and South Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:26 am

This opened on July 12th, 1946. 2nd screen opened on June 27th, 1954 according to http://www.daytonhistorybooks.com/page/page/1648848.htm

rivest266 commented about Salem Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:24 am

This opened on August 15th, 1946. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about New Salem Theater on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:22 am

Reopened as the New Salem on July 2nd, 1954. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Ohio Follies Theatre on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:19 am

Reopened as the Ohio Follies on April 6th, 1962 on an adult film policy. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dixie Twin Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:09 am

This opened on July 12th, 1957. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema East on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:03 am

This reopened as Cinema East on August 20th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Victoria Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:35 pm

September 18th, 1899 grand opening ad as Victoria in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about McCook Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:33 pm

This opened on July 10th, 1941. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:30 pm

opened as Majestic on May 5th, 1913

Majestic theatre opening · Sat, May 3, 1913 – 10 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mayfair Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:28 pm

Opened as Lyric on September 2nd, 1907 and closed as Lyric in 1933. Ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO Colonial Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:26 pm

This reopened as the Liberty theatre on September 26th, 1921. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Grand opening: B. F. Keith’s opening · Sat, Nov 25, 1922 – 7 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about RKO Colonial Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:21 pm

This reopened as Keith’s on September 20th, 1915 Ad below:

B. F. Keith’s Theatre opening · Sat, Sep 18, 1915 – 8 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Ideal Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:18 pm

This opened on August 9th, 1913.

rivest266 commented about Ideal Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:17 pm

Grand opening ad Ideal theatre opening · Sat, Aug 9, 1913 – 6 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loew's Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:13 pm

Grand opening ad: Dayton theatre opening · Thu, May 2, 1918 – 16 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Davue Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:12 pm

Opened on September 4th, 1941. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dale Theater on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:09 pm

Reopened as Dale on April 22nd, 1937. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Da-Bel Cinema on Mar 30, 2018 at 4:05 pm

Grand opening ad Dabel theatre opening · Mon, Apr 21, 1947 – 17 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loew's Ames Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:56 pm

This opened on December 7th, 1946. Ad in photo section.

Ames theatre opening · Sat, Dec 7, 1946 – 7 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Kings Plaza 6 Theaters on Mar 29, 2018 at 2:40 am

Opened December 18, 1970

<ahref=“https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18735265/kings_plaza_cinemas_opening/” style=“text-decoration: none;display:block;”>Kings plaza cinemas opening · Fri, Dec 18, 1970 – 79 · Daily News (New York, New York) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Vigilante Theatre on Mar 27, 2018 at 4:38 pm

Reopened as the Vigilante on April 10th, 1947. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Marlow Theatre on Mar 27, 2018 at 4:36 pm

New Marlow reopening on October 12th, 1949 New Marlow opening · Tue, Oct 11, 1949 – 12 · The Independent-Record (Helena, Montana) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Town Theatre on Mar 27, 2018 at 4:31 pm

The New Don theatre opened on May 6th, 1946 and became the town theatre on April 1st, 1947. Closed in 1958. Two grand opening ads in the photo section.