Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor I & II on May 31, 2024 at 3:52 pm

Renamed Ann Arbor on June 8th, 1979, after being upgraded by Goodrich Quality Theatres.

rivest266 commented about Briarwood Dollar Movies 4 on May 31, 2024 at 1:51 am

Opened on October 5th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Wayside Theatre on May 31, 2024 at 1:13 am

Opened on January 12th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor I & II on May 31, 2024 at 1:07 am

opened on December 9th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Village Theatres on May 31, 2024 at 12:57 am

Opened on July 12th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Willow Drive-In on May 31, 2024 at 12:53 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about University Drive-In on May 31, 2024 at 12:36 am

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Campus Theatre on May 30, 2024 at 10:08 pm

Opened on March 16th, 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Scio Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 9:41 pm

Opened April 10th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Ypsi-Ann Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 9:37 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Whitney Theater on May 30, 2024 at 8:29 pm

Reopened May 28th, 1933. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rae Theater on May 30, 2024 at 3:33 pm

Opened on September 11th, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Arcade Theater on May 30, 2024 at 3:22 pm

That’s October 6th, 1914.

rivest266 commented about Star Theater on May 29, 2024 at 11:07 pm

Opened October 7th, 1937 and closed in 1986.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Plaza 8 on May 29, 2024 at 11:04 pm

Two screens on June 11th, 1975, 3 on September 19th, 1980, 8 on December 18th, 1997 via an expansion out front and more subdivisions, remodeled with expanded lobby and larger screens in July 2003. Grand opening ads and aerial photos added.

rivest266 commented about Westwood Cinemas on May 29, 2024 at 10:18 pm

Closed on January 4th, 1996, as attendance sags. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about Jackson 10 Cinemas on May 29, 2024 at 10:08 pm

The Jackson 8, which debuted on May 29th, 1992, ignited a fierce price war with the George Kerasotes Company, which operated the Plaza 8 Cinemas. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Auto Drive-In on May 29, 2024 at 9:41 pm

Closed by National Amusements in 1986.

rivest266 commented about Westwood Cinemas on May 29, 2024 at 5:46 pm

The Westwood Cinema 1 & 2 first opened its doors on December 22nd, 1972, under the ownership of the Carrols Development Corporation. Later, it changed hands and was taken over by CinemaNational on February 1st, 1974, followed by United Artists in 1976. Grand opening ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Plaza 8 on May 29, 2024 at 5:33 pm

Opened by Butterfield Theatres as the Plaza Cinema with one screen on October 10th, 1969 with “The Lion in Winter”. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hilltop Drive-In on May 29, 2024 at 12:59 am

Last ad appeared on August 19th, an help wanted ad.

rivest266 commented about Hilltop Drive-In on May 29, 2024 at 12:58 am

Opened May 26th, 1950. Tiny grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Michigan Theatre on May 29, 2024 at 12:21 am

Opened on April 30th, 1930 (W. S. Butterfield’s birthday). Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Premier Lux Cine 12 on May 28, 2024 at 10:35 pm

2024 grand opening ad (Instagram) posted.

rivest266 commented about Family Theater on May 28, 2024 at 9:58 pm

Opened on May 10th, 1913. Grand opening ad posted.