The Rand Drive-In opened its gates on May 27, 1955 with Barbara Stanwyck in “Escape To Burma” along with two unnamed cartoons. Its screen measures 48x98ft. The Rand Drive-In briefly last operated as an adult theater until closing after the 1973 season. Right after closure, sections of the theater’s screen were damaged by a tornado on October 10 of that same year.
The Wadena Drive-In opened its gates on May 5, 1955 with Robert Wagner in “White Feather” (unknown if extras added) and closed on July 8, 1989 with “The Naked Gun” and “Road House”.
The actual opening date is November 24, 1964, and the Marumsco was nicknamed “The Golden Theatre” according to the November 30, 1964 edition of Box Office. This was also opened by Neighborhood Theatres and housed a total capacity of 754 seats.
Correction: The Chiba Theatre currently housed 111 seats when it reopened in the new building on February 17, 1994. When the older Chiba Theater closed at the end of August 1992 because of the aging of the building and declining audiences, it last had a capacity of 406 seats.
The Park Theatre was first advertised by the Dayton Daily News on January 11, 1949, although I cannot confirm any information if that was its opening date or not.
Once known as Village Playhouse. It was taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Village.
The Rand Drive-In opened its gates on May 27, 1955 with Barbara Stanwyck in “Escape To Burma” along with two unnamed cartoons. Its screen measures 48x98ft. The Rand Drive-In briefly last operated as an adult theater until closing after the 1973 season. Right after closure, sections of the theater’s screen were damaged by a tornado on October 10 of that same year.
The Wadena Drive-In opened its gates on May 5, 1955 with Robert Wagner in “White Feather” (unknown if extras added) and closed on July 8, 1989 with “The Naked Gun” and “Road House”.
Opened as early as 1917 and closed on April 17, 1955 with “Gone With The Wind” with no extras.
The Lyceum Theatre opened its doors on December 7, 1910 by Messrs. Leek & Perkins.
The actual opening date is July 31, 1953 with Kirk Douglas in “The Big Trees” along with two unnamed cartoons and a fireworks show.
Opened on August 22, 1937.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
Taken over by Redstone Drive-In Theaters in August 1964.
The actual opening date is November 24, 1964, and the Marumsco was nicknamed “The Golden Theatre” according to the November 30, 1964 edition of Box Office. This was also opened by Neighborhood Theatres and housed a total capacity of 754 seats.
Correction: The Chiba Theatre currently housed 111 seats when it reopened in the new building on February 17, 1994. When the older Chiba Theater closed at the end of August 1992 because of the aging of the building and declining audiences, it last had a capacity of 406 seats.
Closed in late-June 1917.
The Turner Opera House most likely opened in September 1865. It was already in operation by the following month.
The Park Theatre was first advertised by the Dayton Daily News on January 11, 1949, although I cannot confirm any information if that was its opening date or not.
Actual closing date is July 6, 1969.
Actual closing date is September 18, 1982.
Renamed the Plaza Theatre on November 7, 1969.
Once known as Village Playhouse. It was taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Village.
Opened with “Goodbye Columbus”.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Palace.
Last operated by Gordon Theaters.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Wythe.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Green Acres.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Downtown.
Taken over by Martin Theatres in October 1969 after the chain purchased all seven Gordon Theaters in the Newport News area, including the Anchor.