Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Powers Auditorium on Oct 31, 2010 at 4:19 pm

May 14th, 1931 special edition of the Vindicator (at least 12 pages)
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rivest266 commented about Missouri Theatre on Oct 31, 2010 at 12:04 pm

June 25th, 1927 grand opening ad is at
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rivest266 commented about Lodi Stadium 12 Cinemas on Oct 30, 2010 at 12:42 pm

Grand opening ad is at
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It opened on July 20th, 2001 according to the ad.

rivest266 commented about Stockton Holiday Cinema 8 on Oct 30, 2010 at 12:31 pm

This opened on October 13th, 1995 with 8 THX screens.
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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Oct 28, 2010 at 7:39 pm

This opened on August 27th, 1937.
you can see the multi-page opening announcements at View link
It was opened on the site of the old Tokay theatre.

rivest266 commented about Lodi Theatre on Oct 28, 2010 at 6:33 pm

This opened on September 19th, 1918
grand opening ad is at
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rivest266 commented about Metro Movies 12 on Oct 27, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Here’s a video for my Milwaukee,MI collection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMz9Y1SP-FE

rivest266 commented about Holiday Cinemas Stadium 14 on Oct 27, 2010 at 5:40 pm

tiny grand opening announcement on July 14th, 2004 at View link

rivest266 commented about AMC Southington 12 on Oct 27, 2010 at 4:59 pm

This opened on November 17th, 1993.
November 12th teaser ad is at
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rivest266 on Oct 27, 2010 at 4:57 pm

This opened on November 17th, 1993.
November 12th teaser ad is at
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rivest266 commented about Meriden Twin on Oct 24, 2010 at 8:43 pm

This opened on August 9th, 1949.
Multi-page grand opening ad starts at
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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Oct 24, 2010 at 3:35 pm

Closed July 2nd, 1970
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The manager was transferred to the Devonshire Cinemas

rivest266 commented about Odeon Theatre on Oct 24, 2010 at 2:50 pm

This opened on October 7th, 1967
load this microfilm in the machine
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remember to rewind it when you are done

rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Oct 24, 2010 at 12:10 pm

This opened on May 17th, 1940.
ad is at
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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre Windsor on Oct 24, 2010 at 10:46 am

This opened as Loew’s on December 30th, 1920
ad is on this page at
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rivest266 commented about Centre Cinema on Oct 23, 2010 at 8:51 pm

This opened on January 28th, 1967
Grand opening ad is at
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rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Oct 23, 2010 at 1:28 pm

1941 renovation ad
http://en.calameo.com/books/000247928f950e551022b

rivest266 commented about Victory Drive-In on Oct 22, 2010 at 9:06 pm

June 12th, 1950 full page ad is at View link
This was opened by Delft Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Hillside Cinemas on Oct 22, 2010 at 8:13 pm

another article about the food poisoning
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rivest266 commented about Hillside Cinemas on Oct 22, 2010 at 8:10 pm

November 25th, 1994 grand opening ad is on the page at
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Half the people got sick at the opening
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rivest266 commented about Westown UltraScreen Cinemas on Oct 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Westown Ultrascreen opening
May 14th, 1999
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many pages of grand opening ads.

Marcus gave free popcorn that weekend to keep people away from the brand-new General Cineams Mayfair 18 that opened on the same date.

rivest266 commented about 59 Outdoor Theatre on Oct 22, 2010 at 7:39 pm

August 11th, 1967 grand opening ad is at
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It was owned by Standard Theatres

rivest266 commented about Marcus Ridge Cinemas on Oct 22, 2010 at 7:07 pm

This opened on August 9th, 1996 with eight cinemas. (I Think they reached 12 by the end of the year)
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16 screens in 1998 and 20 in 2000. It is the largest theatre in the state.
you can tell where the extensions are by the slight difference color of the roof in aerial photos of this cinema.
Newspaper article at View link

rivest266 commented about Highway 15 Drive-In on Oct 22, 2010 at 6:40 pm

Larger April 27th ad:
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rivest266 commented about Highway 15 Drive-In on Oct 22, 2010 at 6:38 pm

This opened on May 1st, 1953.
You can see the grand opening ad at
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