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  • <p>Grand Opening Sept 18,1947</p>
  • <p>This appears to be the Ames Theater before the renovation of the facade. The long horizontal sign above the box office/entrance and the marquee overhang look the same. Ames Tribune Photo.</p>
  • <p>Skyline Drive-In  Cricketers Arms Road, Blacktown, NSW - PHOTO LAURA MAZZOTTA - eventcinemas.com.au</p>
            
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  • <p>One of my favorite landmarks for Lebanon is the water tower.</p>
  • <p>The Mid-Valley Drive-In Theatre launched May 20, 1950 with “Silver River.”</p>
  • <p>1957</p>
  • <p>1962 on the marquee: Kirk Douglas Strangers When We Met & The Three Stooges</p>
  • <p>1964 print ad via Kevin O'Malley.</p>
  • <p>August 5, 1977</p>
  • <p>Taken 1989.</p>
  • <p>October 14th, 1971.</p>
  • <p>“Columbus Dispatch” Tuesday, June 25, 1940</p>
  • <p>1942 poster for coming film attractions.</p>
  • <p>Small theater that was huge to a boy growing up.  Main floor and no balcony…now is gone</p>
  • <p>The Drive-In Theatre launched October 1, 1950 with “The Jackie Robinson Story.”</p>