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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Cinema on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:38 am

Kresler was also the original owner of the Palace when it opened.

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50sSNIPES commented about Monon Theater on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:33 am

Opened in mid-July 1938.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:29 am

This operated as early as 1915, and did had a brief closure in the early-1920s before reopening in 1925.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:08 am

This actually opened on June 16, 1938, opening with Joan Blondell in “There’s Always A Woman” (unknown if extras added). It originally housed 327 seats and original installations of Simplex projection and RCA sound.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake Shore Drive-In on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:04 am

Actual opening date is July 3, 1949 with Dennis Morgan in “One Sunday Afternoon” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Temple Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:02 am

As of 1939, the Temple featured installations of Brenkert projection and RCA dual amp sound system.

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50sSNIPES commented about Enean Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 5:00 am

The Enman originally featured installations of Super Simplex projection and RCA PG 118 sound system.

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50sSNIPES commented about Circle Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 4:58 am

Features original installations of RCA sound and projection.

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50sSNIPES commented about Leeds Center for the Arts on Feb 8, 2026 at 4:56 am

The Leeds originally has installations of Super Simplex projection, RCA 9030 soundheads, and Strong Mogul lamps running 8mm positive and 7mm negative carbons. The Moguls were replaced with Peerless Magnarc lamps twice, once in the early-1960s and again in the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Vogue Theater on Feb 8, 2026 at 4:53 am

Originally opened with Motiograph projection, but was replaced with Simplex XL projection in November 1953 in connection of CinemaScope, which was installed months later.

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50sSNIPES commented about Niobara Theatre on Feb 8, 2026 at 4:50 am

Some information about the Koster as of 1930 include original installations of Simplex projection and Best-Tone sound system.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Plaza Cinema on Feb 8, 2026 at 4:41 am

Dolby was installed in May 1983 just in time for “Jedi”, featuring 16 Altec surround speakers.

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50sSNIPES commented about Nappanee Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:51 pm

Actual opening date is August 9, 1926 by Knox resident Guy Loudermilk.

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50sSNIPES commented about Argos Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:33 pm

Closed on April 29, 1962 with “Gone With The Wind”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Comet Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:32 pm

The Comet Theatre opened its doors on October 17, 1946 with “Their Hearts Were Growing Up” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Idol Theater on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:29 pm

Correction: This is Memorial Day 1956.

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50sSNIPES commented about Idol Theater on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:29 pm

Correction: This is Memorial Day 1956.

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50sSNIPES commented about Victory Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 4:27 pm

Prior to the Victory fire, the Victory did had a few days of closure earlier that month because of lack of support.

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50sSNIPES commented about Odeon Sudbury on Feb 7, 2026 at 3:34 pm

The Odeon Sudbury became headlines following the protests involving “The China Syndrome” in March 1979. The theater management originally planned to ban the movie during its run and replace it with “Buck Rogers In The 25th Century”, but decided to continue showing the movie without incident. This angered demonstrators and was in connection of the Pennsylvania nuclear leak that happened earlier.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newnan Drive-In on Feb 7, 2026 at 3:15 pm

Correction: It closed on September 9, 1979.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sherwood Twin Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 11:53 am

Once operated by Thompson Theatres Circuit.

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50sSNIPES commented about Swan Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 11:34 am

Actual opening date is April 20, 1936. It was still open in 1956.

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50sSNIPES commented about Newnan Drive-In on Feb 7, 2026 at 8:34 am

Actual closing date is September 9, 1979.

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50sSNIPES commented about Broadway Cinemas on Feb 7, 2026 at 8:30 am

The webshot says “three decades”, meaning that this may’ve opened during the mid-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plaza Theatre on Feb 7, 2026 at 8:16 am

I cannot find the exact closing date of the Plaza, but any additional information on the Plaza would be greatly appreciated, and will be updated as soon as we get information.