Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Plitt IV Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 2:42 pm

This opened on November 12th, 1982. Grand opening ad posted and as well as below.

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rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In on Oct 9, 2017 at 2:18 pm

This opened on July 22nd, 1952. No grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Tarpon Mall Twin Cinema on Oct 9, 2017 at 2:03 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1969. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Dolphin Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 1:49 pm

This opened on Christmas Day, 1969.

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rivest266 commented about Tangerine Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 1:00 pm

This opened on December 10th, 1928 after sitting idle for two years according to this article below.

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Grand opening ad in photo section

rivest266 commented about Sun Art Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:57 am

This opened as the 9th Street theatre on September 30th, 1929. It reopened as the Sun on August 23rd, 1950 and Sun Art on August 31st, 1957 and closed in April 1977. 1929, 1950, 1957 grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Sun Art Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:55 am

August 28th, 1957 article

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April 19th, 1977 closing

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:39 am

This opened on May 1st, 1950. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about 4th Street Drive-In on Oct 9, 2017 at 9:23 am

January 23rd full page ad:

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rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:38 am

Also uploaded the grand opening ad as well.

rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:34 am

It seems Mr. Lewis uploaded the wrong postcard back in 2012.

rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:33 am

This opened on November 23rd, 1948 per this article

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rivest266 commented about Royal Theater on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:30 am

Here’s jflundy’s link from 2009

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rivest266 commented about Pheil Theatre on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:09 am

This opened on February 20th, 1919. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about La Plaza Theatre on Oct 8, 2017 at 7:44 am

This opened on March 10th, 1913.

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rivest266 commented about Florida Theatre on Oct 7, 2017 at 2:39 pm

My 2008 links are now dead. Opening article:

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rivest266 commented about Crossroads 8 Theatres on Oct 7, 2017 at 2:29 pm

Preview opening on November 6th, 1987 and official opening on the 20th. Grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Crossroads 2 Theatre on Oct 7, 2017 at 2:14 pm

December 25th, 1965 opening promos

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rivest266 commented about Gateway Cinema I & II on Oct 7, 2017 at 1:54 pm

An better scan of the grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Oct 7, 2017 at 1:23 pm

This opened as Alcazar on November 4th, 1928 and reopened as Center on December 25th, 1958. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cameo Theatre on Oct 7, 2017 at 12:15 pm

This reopened as Cameo on November 4th, 1928

rivest266 commented about Cameo Theatre on Oct 7, 2017 at 12:14 pm

Raided for showing Deep Throat

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rivest266 commented about Grand opening ad on Oct 6, 2017 at 2:46 pm

Correction January 2nd, 1951

rivest266 commented about Pinellas Cinema 6 on Oct 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm

This opened on March 21st, 1986. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Pinellas Square Cinema I-II-III on Oct 6, 2017 at 1:36 pm

This opened on May 27th, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.