Comments from Tucsonman - Cinema Treasures

Tucsonman commented about Roadhouse Crossroads 6 Cinemas on Sep 14, 2018 at 3:36 am

Loews Cineplex closed it on June 29, 2001 and Grand Cinemas reopened it the next month.: https://www.newspapers.com/image/221108532/?terms=%22Grand%2BCinemas%22%2BCrossroads

Tucsonman commented about Loft Cinema on Aug 19, 2018 at 9:10 pm

According to this advertisement, TM operated it before AMC did. https://www.newspapers.com/image/163766994/

Tucsonman commented about Roadhouse Crossroads 6 Cinemas on Oct 9, 2014 at 6:02 pm

Property records indicate that it was built in 1986:http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Property/70042356/4755-E-Grant-Rd-Tucson-AZ-85712/

Tucsonman commented about Prince Drive-In on Sep 15, 2014 at 6:33 pm

Here’s an ad from its later years:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GmmbQgdwS7IJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1976/11-27/page-29+&cd=14&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&lr=lang_en

Tucsonman commented about Prince Drive-In on Sep 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Its lot is the exact same one that Foxpoint Apartments now occupy.

Tucsonman commented about AMC 3 Theatres on Sep 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm

It, and the space immediately north of it are now a Ross Dress For Less.

Tucsonman commented about Arizonan Theatre on Sep 13, 2014 at 12:37 am

This aerial shows that it burned down no later than 1958:http://www.historicaerials.com/aerials.php?scale=2000&lon=-110.9682648629&lat=32.169081866741&year=1958

Tucsonman commented about Arizonan Theatre on Sep 13, 2014 at 12:30 am

It opened on August 11th, 1950; I’ve got the grand opening ad here:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:mjqmHUfBrpMJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1950/08-11/page-20+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&lr=lang_en

Tucsonman commented about Loft Cinema on Sep 13, 2014 at 12:02 am

Here’s an old promo for the Penthouse:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:SpXuO81XZ2QJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1970/11-20/page-24+&cd=27&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&lr=lang_en

Tucsonman commented about AMC Oracle 4 on Sep 11, 2014 at 4:56 pm

Here’s an aerial photo from 1980:http://www.historicaerials.com/aerials.php?scale=2000&lon=-110.978806&lat=32.286854&year=1980

Tucsonman commented about El Dorado Theatre on Sep 10, 2014 at 6:55 pm

Here’s a link to a photo when they were replacing the 2-screen building with the 6-screen building:http://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-time-capsule-el-dorado-movie-theater-made-way-for/article_6f986ee0-9111-5956-89b4-0cbce2a2f14f.html

Tucsonman commented about Bethany Theatre on Aug 31, 2014 at 1:33 am

As early as 1966, it was operated by Nace Theatres. Here’s the source:http://newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/phoenix/arizona-republic/1966/11-02/page-53

Tucsonman commented about $1.00 Cinema on Aug 31, 2014 at 1:24 am

Mike Rogers, your (kind of) right. In 1985, Plitt Theatres got bought out by Cineplex Odeon Cinemas.

Tucsonman commented about Cineworld 4 Theatre on Aug 29, 2014 at 3:48 pm

Here’s an ad from the TM Theatres era:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1FWV8DhhPfsJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-citizen/1977/07-18/page-14+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&lr=lang_en

Tucsonman commented about El Dorado Theatre on Aug 29, 2014 at 1:22 am

My mom, my aunt, & my nana saw A New Hope here.

Tucsonman commented about Loft Cinema on Aug 18, 2014 at 10:49 pm

The upstairs screen was originally a separate theater known as the Penthouse Cinema.

Tucsonman commented about Miracle Mile Drive-In on Aug 18, 2014 at 10:43 pm

Please add that it was (originally) operated by Paramount Nace Theatres.

Tucsonman commented about El Dorado Theatre on Aug 13, 2014 at 5:54 pm

Here are said aerials:http://www.historicaerials.com/aerials.php?scale=2000&lon=-110.86620882154&lat=32.221724912524&year=1980

Tucsonman commented about Apache Drive-In on Aug 13, 2014 at 5:49 pm

Here’s the grand opening ad:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:BuSbG3wV5pEJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1955/05-12/page-10+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca

Tucsonman commented about Park Mall Theatres 1,2,3, 4 on Aug 12, 2014 at 4:28 pm

Here’s the grand opening ad:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:IS8_s7MLzwwJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1975/06-19/page-55+&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca&lr=lang_en

Tucsonman commented about Fiesta Drive-In on Aug 12, 2014 at 4:17 pm

Here’s an early advertisement from its opening year (possibly even its grand opening ad):http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1dhiubve0owJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1953/10-19/page-28+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Tucsonman commented about AMC Oracle 4 on Aug 11, 2014 at 7:25 pm

This is the link to what I believe was its grand opening:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:rRiKv6ho8kIJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1976/11-17/page-32+&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca

Tucsonman commented about Loft Cinema on Aug 5, 2014 at 4:46 pm

I think this might be it’s grand opening:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:aeXBu8lUl8YJ:newspaperarchive.com/us/arizona/tucson/tucson-daily-citizen/1969/05-02/page-25+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Tucsonman commented about Arizona Pavilions 12 on Aug 5, 2014 at 4:31 pm

The city’s actually Marana; not Tucson.

Tucsonman commented about Roadhouse Crossroads 6 Cinemas on Aug 5, 2014 at 4:14 pm

Yes, but only for renovations that will transform it into a dinner theatre! I can’t wait to eat a full meal, & watch a movie at the same time!