Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Beavercreek Cinemas 1-7 on Apr 1, 2018 at 5:04 pm

This opened on June 7th, 1985 by Chakeres theatres. Can you find the mistake in the grand opening ad below?

Beaver creek cinemas opening · Fri, Jun 7, 1985 – 31 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Centerville Cinemas on Apr 1, 2018 at 4:49 pm

This opened on December 17th, 1982. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about North Star Drive-In on Apr 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm

Opened on April 18th, 1956.

Grand opening ad (Zoomable) North Star Drive-In opening · Wed, Apr 18, 1956 – 12 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Apr 1, 2018 at 4:37 pm

5 screens on June 8th, 1984. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Park Layne 69 Drive-In on Apr 1, 2018 at 1:05 pm

Aerial and grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Southtown Cinemas I & II on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:35 pm

This opened on July 18th, 1975

Southtown Twin Cinemas opening · Fri, Jul 18, 1975 – 42 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:31 pm

Reopened as Roxy on July 6th, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Theatre on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:26 pm

Reopened as Palace on February 9th, 1972. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dayton Mall Cinemas on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:15 pm

2 screen in Early 1972

rivest266 commented about Dayton Mall Cinemas on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:15 pm

Cinema 3 & 4 opens on October 6th, 1976.

Ad: Dayton mall cinemas 3 & 4 opening · Fri, Oct 22, 1976 – 44 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Apr 1, 2018 at 11:50 am

Sold to Chakeres on July 22nd, 1977 and reopened as Cinema North with two screens on October 7th, 1977. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Art Cinemas 1-2 on Apr 1, 2018 at 11:40 am

This opened as V theatre on May 8th, 1942 and reopened as the Art theatre with “Hamlet” on a hard-ticket policy on April 9th, 1949. Full-time adult movies from 1972 and 2nd screen opening on December 22nd, 1978.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 1, 2018 at 10:59 am

Article about its closing in 1971

Westown theatre · Sat, Feb 27, 1971 – 23 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 31, 2018 at 1:02 pm

September 11th, 1970

Walter Reade Westown theatre. · Fri, Sep 11, 1970 – 48 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dayton Mall Cinemas on Mar 31, 2018 at 12:56 pm

This opened on December 25th, 1969 with one 70MM screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Mar 31, 2018 at 11:50 am

Opened on December 22nd, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

Fox Northwest Plaza · Fri, Dec 22, 1967 – 33 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Mar 31, 2018 at 11:50 am

Joe. Also another of the same design in Kettering.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Kettering Cinemas I & II on Mar 31, 2018 at 11:45 am

This opened on December 27th, 1966. Grand opening ad in photo section and below.

Fox Kettering opening · Tue, Dec 27, 1966 – 7 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

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.