The Route 35 Drive-In was first operated by Loews Inc. and opened its gates on June 29, 1956 with John Wayne in “The Searchers” and Jack Carson in “Magnificent Roughnecks” with no extra short subjects.
Last operated by National Amusements, the Route 35 Drive-In was a first-run theater throughout its history except on its final day. Unlike most drive-ins, the Route 35 Drive-In closed its gates for the final time on September 5, 1991 with a very special tribute and a traditional classic double-bill run of 1956’s “The Girl Can’t Help It” and 1958’s “The Fly”.
The theater was demolished in early 1992 to make way for the 12-screener.
Update: I just found out that the Portage Theatre was converted into a twin in December 1985 and became a triplex on May 1, 1987. It was converted into a 7-screen theater in 1996.
The Portage Theatre opened on May 5, 1927 with Richard Dix in “Knockout Reilly” and Lloyd Hamilton in “Breezing Along” along with a newsreel. It was listed as part of the Fischer chain across Wisconsin. The original auditorium was converted into a triplex in December 1985.
The Walmart was built next to the Sunset Drive-In. As the Walmart opened on May 12, 1987, the Sunset Drive-In continued running films until 1990 and was demolished a year later in 1991.
Despite “Do The Right Thing” was shown at Screen 1, Walt Disney’s reissue of “Peter Pan” was also shown on closing day as well. It closed August 10, 1989.
The Triangle Theatre was twinned in 1980 and was renamed “Triangle Twin”. The Triangle Twin closed for the final time on August 10, 1989 with “Do The Right Thing” and the reissue of Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” at Screen 1 and “Dead Poe Society” at Screen 2.
The UA Cinema Twin closed for the final time on January 8, 1984 with Walt Disney’s “The Rescuers” and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” at Screen 1 and “The Big Chill” at Screen 2.
The Nora Cinema closed for the final time on November 15, 1976 after an unidentified arsonist set the theater on fire exactly an hour after a showing of “Silent Movie” ended, destroying the theater with an estimated cost of $150,000. There was vandalism and a barricade beforehand which led to an arrest of two men.
The Lucky Twin actually first started off as a single-screener for only a month before becoming a twin a month later. Opening on June 4, 1955 with “Son of Sinbad” and “The Conqurer" with no extra short subjects, the second screen was constructed at the time the theater opened. However, “Sinbad” was the official film when it launched. Finally on July 2, 1955, it became a twin reopening with “5 Against The House” at Screen 1 and “Kentucky Rifle” at Screen 2 with no extra short subjects for both screens.
The Lucky Twin closed for the final time on July 13, 1980 with “Squeeze Play” at Screen 1 and “Seniors” and “Cherry Hill High” at Screen 2 as its final films. Its pretty odd that Screen 2 ended its run as a double-feature while Screen 1 only shows a single feature.
Opened as early as 1912, and closed in late 1919.
I’ll add those theaters as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Home Theatre dates as early as 1911.
The Route 35 Drive-In was first operated by Loews Inc. and opened its gates on June 29, 1956 with John Wayne in “The Searchers” and Jack Carson in “Magnificent Roughnecks” with no extra short subjects.
Last operated by National Amusements, the Route 35 Drive-In was a first-run theater throughout its history except on its final day. Unlike most drive-ins, the Route 35 Drive-In closed its gates for the final time on September 5, 1991 with a very special tribute and a traditional classic double-bill run of 1956’s “The Girl Can’t Help It” and 1958’s “The Fly”.
The theater was demolished in early 1992 to make way for the 12-screener.
Update: I just found out that the Portage Theatre was converted into a twin in December 1985 and became a triplex on May 1, 1987. It was converted into a 7-screen theater in 1996.
Closed in 1960.
The Portage Theatre opened on May 5, 1927 with Richard Dix in “Knockout Reilly” and Lloyd Hamilton in “Breezing Along” along with a newsreel. It was listed as part of the Fischer chain across Wisconsin. The original auditorium was converted into a triplex in December 1985.
Once operated by Commonwealth Theatres.
The Walmart was built next to the Sunset Drive-In. As the Walmart opened on May 12, 1987, the Sunset Drive-In continued running films until 1990 and was demolished a year later in 1991.
The theater actually closed in February 1990.
Opened on December 19, 1980 as the Fox Fairgrounds 5, with five screens.
Opened on December 15, 1983.
The Starlight closed at the end of the 1964 season.
The theater was converted into a medical facility known as the Southeast division of the Matthews-Vu Medical Group in late 2021-early 2022.
Despite “Do The Right Thing” was shown at Screen 1, Walt Disney’s reissue of “Peter Pan” was also shown on closing day as well. It closed August 10, 1989.
The Triangle Theatre was twinned in 1980 and was renamed “Triangle Twin”. The Triangle Twin closed for the final time on August 10, 1989 with “Do The Right Thing” and the reissue of Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” at Screen 1 and “Dead Poe Society” at Screen 2.
Now I get it! Thanks for the update!
The UA Cinema Twin closed for the final time on January 8, 1984 with Walt Disney’s “The Rescuers” and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” at Screen 1 and “The Big Chill” at Screen 2.
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Since 2021, it is now a VIA 57th & West furniture/rental showroom.
The Nora Cinema closed for the final time on November 15, 1976 after an unidentified arsonist set the theater on fire exactly an hour after a showing of “Silent Movie” ended, destroying the theater with an estimated cost of $150,000. There was vandalism and a barricade beforehand which led to an arrest of two men.
Closed on September 17, 1998.
The Lucky Twin actually first started off as a single-screener for only a month before becoming a twin a month later. Opening on June 4, 1955 with “Son of Sinbad” and “The Conqurer" with no extra short subjects, the second screen was constructed at the time the theater opened. However, “Sinbad” was the official film when it launched. Finally on July 2, 1955, it became a twin reopening with “5 Against The House” at Screen 1 and “Kentucky Rifle” at Screen 2 with no extra short subjects for both screens.
The Lucky Twin closed for the final time on July 13, 1980 with “Squeeze Play” at Screen 1 and “Seniors” and “Cherry Hill High” at Screen 2 as its final films. Its pretty odd that Screen 2 ended its run as a double-feature while Screen 1 only shows a single feature.
Closed on September 30, 1984 with its final features were “Stuck On You”, “My Tutor”, and “Waitress” as a triple-feature.
Closed on October 23, 1997.
Closed on October 19, 2000.