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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Already dead and gone by the late-1950s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gonzales Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:05 pm

This closed during the early-1960s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Overlook Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 4:35 pm

Great job censoring the title!

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50sSNIPES commented about Bardavon 1869 Opera House on Jan 3, 2026 at 4:32 pm

Closed as a first-run movie theater on September 2, 1975 with “The Fortune” after its projectionist Bill Heidemann retired, who had been running the Bardavon (or Poughkeepsie’s dominant first-run A-house leader) since 1932.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mid-Valley II on Jan 3, 2026 at 4:23 pm

It actually opened on June 21, 1967 as a single-screener, not by 1965. And yes, it was operated by the Associated Independent Theatres Inc. chain and owned by David Russell.

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50sSNIPES commented about Boardman Movies 8 on Jan 3, 2026 at 3:13 pm

Closed on December 31, 2025.

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50sSNIPES commented about Middlehope Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 2:51 pm

Closed on September 20, 1987. I cannot find its final showtimes, but I can confirm that “Hamburger Hill” was one of the closing films.

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50sSNIPES commented about Campus Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 2:28 pm

Closed as a movie theater by Plitt in March 1985 because of a business lack. ABC Interstate was also one of its previous operators before being taken over by Plitt in 1978.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:58 am

Once operated by Interstate Theatres Inc. & Texas Consolidated Theaters Inc.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palm Plaza Theatres 1 & 2 on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:58 am

Opened on July 30, 1976 with “Gator” in Screen 1 and “St. Ives” in Screen 2, and closed on September 26, 1996 with “Maximum Risk” in Screen 1 and “The First Wives Club” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cass Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:42 am

The two Cass Theatres are located at the same address. Right after the November 29, 1939 fire that cost an estimate $30,000 in damages, it received extensive remodeling and had its grand reopening on February 28, 1940 (with a soft reopening the previous day). This was the second time the Cass Theatre received extensive remodeling, with the first being in 1935 when it was expanded.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cass Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:41 am

Actually, there was an article by the Bay City Times, confirming that the Cass Theatre had its grand reopening on February 28, 1940, with a soft opening the previous day. It was managed by Nile Stafford with an estimate $41,000 in extensive remodeling.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:19 am

Opened on June 30, 1965 with “Dear Brigitte”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Grand Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 7:01 am

Most likely closed on December 1, 1915 with a live production of “The Vampire”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Paramount Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:59 am

Berger Amusement took over the Paramount during the mid-1930s, alongside the Palace. Its 1985 closure was due to the popularity of nearby Baxter’s triplexes (the Westgate and the Westport).

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:59 am

Berger Amusement took over the Paramount during the mid-1930s, alongside the Palace.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brainerd Theatre on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:57 am

Closure was due to the popularity of nearby Baxter’s triplexes (the Westgate and the Westport).

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50sSNIPES commented about 7-Hi Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:55 am

It was actually closed in the late-1960s and was demolished in the early-1970s to make way for a Kmart. The Kmart opened on November 30, 1972 and closed in 2009. Northern Tool + Equipment, Becker Furniture World, Opitz Outlet, and Big Thrill Factory now occupies the former drive-in and Kmart, but the Kmart’s facade are still intact.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gull Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:52 am

Closure was due to the popularity of nearby Baxter’s triplexes (the Westgate and the Westport).

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50sSNIPES commented about Lakes 12 on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:45 am

You’re welcome!

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Cinema on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:43 am

Opened on April 29, 2005.

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50sSNIPES commented about Marty's Sky Vue III Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:39 am

Gone by 1990.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hettinger Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:38 am

Still open in 1984, but was already gone by the early-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:37 am

Opened in mid-1954, closed in 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Drive-In on Jan 3, 2026 at 6:36 am

Gone by 1991, but the traces and projection/concession booths remain until the early-2000s.