Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Bell Airdome on Mar 9, 2018 at 2:24 pm

This opened as Airdome on June 26th, 1913 and renamed Bell Airdome in 1914 and closed down in 1924. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about National Theatre on Mar 7, 2018 at 2:20 pm

Great ad: The Exorcist · Fri, Jan 4, 1974 – 65 · The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 301 Drive-In on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:04 am

You were quick to upload this.

rivest266 commented about Star Drive-In on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:03 am

June 9th, 1953 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about 301 Drive-In on Mar 4, 2018 at 10:01 am

It was on route 301 according to the grand opening ad that I posted.

rivest266 commented about SkyVue Drive-In on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:22 pm

This opened as Drive-In on July 30th, 1947 and renamed SkyVue in 1949 when the Tower Drive-In opened up. Small grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Tower Drive-In on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:17 pm

This opened on August 10th, 1949. Grand opening ad below: Tower Drive-In opening · Tue, Aug 9, 1949 – 8 · Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about 1964 photo, original source unknown. on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:30 am

Taken after 1968. That’s when the high-rise in the background was built.

rivest266 commented about Rhodes Theatre on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:24 am

Removed the grand opening ad and replaced it with a better quality version. Rhodes theatre opening · Fri, Nov 19, 1937 – 27 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rhodes Theatre on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:23 am

Rhodes theatre opening · Fri, Nov 19, 1937 – 27 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Grand opening ad on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:13 am

Oasis drive-in opening · Fri, Sep 16, 1960 – 57 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Oasis Outdoor-Indoor Theatre on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:13 am

Grand opening ad: Oasis drive-in opening · Fri, Sep 16, 1960 – 57 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loews Cineplex Oak Brook Theatre on Mar 3, 2018 at 11:09 am

better quality grand opening ad: Oak Brook theatre opening · Fri, Dec 25, 1964 – 40 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Village 7-9 on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:56 am

Grand opening ad:

Lincoln Village theatre opening · Fri, Aug 2, 1968 – 16 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Village 7-9 on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:56 am

Lincoln Village theatre opening · Fri, Aug 2, 1968 – 16 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Hillside Mall Cinemas on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:51 am

Grand opening ad: Hillside theatre opening · Fri, Jul 13, 1962 – 44 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Esquire Theatre on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:38 am

Better quality grand opening ad below:

Esquire theatre opening · Wed, Feb 16, 1938 – 17 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Edens I & II Theaters on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:31 am

Better quality grand opening ad at:

Edens theatre opening · Fri, Mar 8, 1963 – 45 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about UA Cinema on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:16 am

Cinema 150 opening · Wed, Jun 19, 1968 – 44 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about UA Cinema on Mar 3, 2018 at 10:14 am

Better quality grand opening ad at:

Cinema 150 opening · Wed, Jun 19, 1968 – 44 · Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about GQT Willow Knolls 14 on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:32 pm

This opened on March 14th, 1991. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:25 pm

This opened on February 15th, 1991. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Landmark Cinemas on Mar 2, 2018 at 2:53 pm

8 screens as of October 7th, 1988. No grand opening ad bought for this expansion.

rivest266 commented about Varsity Theatre on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:22 pm

2 screens on April 5th, 1985. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about VIP Morton Cinemas on Mar 1, 2018 at 3:52 pm

Closed for sound system repairs on July 2nd, 1982. Ad in the photo section.