Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Harrisburg Cinema Grill on May 26, 2024 at 11:33 pm

The Union Deposit Cinemas 1 & 2 opened on November 8th, 1972. Grand opening ad posted. More to come for this cinema with corrections to the post of November 15th, 2017.

rivest266 commented about Star Art Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 10:02 pm

Closed or stopped its newspaper ads in 1960 and reopened on December 31st, 1964, with the British nudist film “Sunswept” from 1961. 1964 ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Regent Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 9:24 pm

In August 1960, Central Parking acquired the Loew’s property with the intention of demolishing it to create a parking lot. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about National Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 7:23 pm

Listings for the National Theatre ended in 1957.

rivest266 commented about Lemoyne Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 7:22 pm

Listings for the Lemoyne ended in the Harrisburg newspapers in 1957.

rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 7:22 pm

Listings for the Grand ended in 1957.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 7:13 pm

Ads for the Roxy stopped in 1954 as everyone watched TV, went to the drive-ins or the bowling alleys.

rivest266 commented about Shore Drive-In on May 26, 2024 at 7:10 pm

The Shore Drive-In opened on June 16th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Halifax Drive-In on May 26, 2024 at 6:56 pm

The first listings in the Harrisburg newspapers are from June 12th, 1952.

rivest266 commented about Uptown Theater on May 26, 2024 at 3:13 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Midway Drive-In on May 26, 2024 at 2:41 pm

Opened June 30th, 1950. Article posted.

rivest266 commented about Harrisburg Drive-In on May 26, 2024 at 2:31 pm

It opened on May 29th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Keystone Drive-In on May 26, 2024 at 2:17 pm

Grand opening ad posted. SamEric had plans to build a twin cinema in front of this drive-in.

rivest266 commented about West Shore Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 2:06 am

The latest street view looks like it has new eletronic poster frames and LED lighting. Grand opening ad: West Shore Theatre opening 22 Jan 1940, Mon The Evening News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Elks Theatre on May 26, 2024 at 1:53 am

Elks Middletown reopening from February 17th, 1941. Elks theatre reopening 17 Feb 1941, Mon The Evening News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Senate Theater on May 25, 2024 at 11:47 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Rio Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 11:27 pm

The Majestic theater, which had been closed in 1935, underwent a transformation and emerged anew as the Rio on November 4th, 1938, thanks to the efforts of Wilmer & Vincent Corp.

rivest266 commented about Penway Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 11:15 pm

The Penway placed its first ad on November 17th, 1937. Posted in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Paxtang Theater on May 25, 2024 at 11:13 pm

Opened November 9th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Lemoyne Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 11:05 pm

Placed its first ad in the Harrisburg Evening News on March 22nd, 1937. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Hershey Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 10:49 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 9:57 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Loew's Regent Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 9:44 pm

Pullman railcar full of celebrities appeared on stage on May 11th, 1925. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Regal Ormond Beach 12 on May 25, 2024 at 9:25 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Showcase Twin Theatre on May 25, 2024 at 9:22 pm

Grand opening ad posted.