Comments from Lyndon - Cinema Treasures

Lyndon commented about Nomar Theatre on May 7, 2019 at 11:59 am

Here is a story about the Nomar.

Lyndon commented about Pawnee Plaza Theaters on Apr 7, 2019 at 1:50 pm

Here is a story about the closing of the theater in 2000. Here is a story about the theater reopening in 1997. The theater was inside the Pawnee Plaza Mall.

Lyndon commented about Dunbar Theatre on Jan 31, 2019 at 12:40 pm

Dunbar Theatre Was a Beating Heart of Wichita’s Black Community. Community Voice, January 30, 2019

Lyndon commented about Kansas Theatre on Nov 22, 2018 at 11:05 am

Here is a story about the C.C. McCollister family, who worked, owned or managed Wichita theaters including the Star and Kansas.

Lyndon commented about Crawford Theatre on Nov 22, 2018 at 10:55 am

Here is a story about the Crawford.

Lyndon commented about Civic Theatre on Nov 22, 2018 at 10:51 am

Here is a story about the Civic.

Lyndon commented about Derby Drive-In on Feb 2, 2018 at 12:12 pm

The Derby Drive-In photos here.

Lyndon commented about Pix Theatre on Feb 1, 2018 at 11:32 am

More photos of the Pix here.

Lyndon commented about Dunbar Theatre on Aug 27, 2017 at 11:23 am

Here is the plan to reopen the Dunbar Theatre.

Lyndon commented about Dunbar Theatre on Aug 23, 2017 at 11:56 am

The Dunbar Theater could reopen by 2020.

Lyndon commented about Planeview Theatre on Aug 12, 2017 at 3:47 pm

Memories of the theater.

Lyndon commented about Civic Theatre on Aug 12, 2017 at 10:25 am

Photo of the Civic Playhouse.

Lyndon commented about Planeview Theatre on Dec 31, 2016 at 1:54 pm

Here is a 1947 photo of the Planeview Theatre staff.

Lyndon commented about Crest Theatre on Sep 4, 2016 at 1:27 pm

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has threads of memories about the Crest here, here, and here.

Lyndon commented about Meadow Lark Drive-In on Sep 4, 2016 at 1:11 pm

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has a thread of memories about the Meadow Lark.

Lyndon commented about Twin Lakes Theatres 1 & 2 on Sep 4, 2016 at 1:01 pm

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has a thread of memories about the Twin Lakes Theaters.

Lyndon commented about 81 Drive-In on Sep 4, 2016 at 12:34 pm

The drive-in craze hit Kansas in 1946 with the construction of Wichita’s 81 Drive-In on N. Broadway. See Bob Curtwright’s story in the active age, July 2015.

Lyndon commented about Airport Drive-In on Sep 4, 2016 at 11:56 am

The Planeview Facebook group has a thread of memories about the Airport Drive-In.

Lyndon commented about Miller Theater on Sep 4, 2016 at 11:47 am

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has a thread of memories about the Miller.

Lyndon commented about Nomar Theatre on Sep 25, 2015 at 11:50 am

Here is a collection of newspaper stories about the Nomar.

Lyndon commented about Hollywood Cinema on Sep 21, 2015 at 12:28 pm

Here are some memories of the Jerry Lewis Cinemas.

Lyndon commented about Planeview Theatre on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:03 am

Here is a photo of the exterior. The theater was located next to Walgreen Drugs.

Lyndon commented about Sandra Theatre on Sep 20, 2015 at 12:34 pm

Here is a photo of the Sandra.

Lyndon commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jun 30, 2015 at 12:13 pm

Wichita’s Starlite Twin is 1 of 5 drive-ins left in Kansas. See Bob Curtwright’s story in the active age, July 2015.

Lyndon commented about Pawnee Drive-In on Apr 4, 2015 at 12:56 pm

Here are some memories of the Pawnee.