In Jacksonville, there were two Roxy theaters. The first one originally opened as the Republic Theatre on November 14th, 1914. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1931. However, it was given a new lease on life when Spark’s Theatres reopened it on December 1st, 1935.
The other theater that Mr. Lewis photographed in 1984 was the Roxy Theatre located at 2412 West Beaver. This theater had a different vibe—it opened on June 18th, 1966, specializing in adult movies.
The Prince Theatre, initially opened on July 12th, 1912, underwent a transformation and emerged as the Rialto Theatre on November 30th, 1916. Subsequently, it was managed by Southern Enterprises, Consolidated Theatres, and Spark’s. Grand opening ads posted.
On February 22nd, 1884, the grand opening of the Park Theatre took place. An advertisement was prominently displayed to announce this momentous occasion and is posted here.
The Volusia Cinemas 4-9, opened by United Artists on June 20, 1986, was sold to new owners who reopened it as the MFC Cinema 6 on July 22, 2000. It became the N & S Cinema 6 on July 7, 2002, shifting to alternative films, and was renamed Act One Theatres on January 7, 2005. The theater closed on September 25, 2005.
The Big Tree Twin theater underwent a change in ownership over the years. In 1979, Floyd Theatres assumed control, followed by Carmike Cinemas in 1992. Unfortunately, it ceased operations on March 5th, 1998. (rewritten by AI)
The Beacon 8 Theatres, initially launched by Theatre Management, Inc. on November 17th, 1995, boasted 8 screens. Later, it expanded to 12 screens, complete with stadium seating in the 4 new screens on November 5th, 1999. However, its curtains fell in April 2014.
But wait! The story didn’t end there. Digiplex Destinations stepped in and breathed new life into the theater, rebranding it as the Lux 12. Then, on March 13th, 2015, Carmike Cinemas took the stage.
And the final act? In 2016, AMC Theatres seized the spotlight, renaming it the AMC New Smyrna 12 in April 2017. (rewritten by AI)
Grand opening ads posted.
In Jacksonville, there were two Roxy theaters. The first one originally opened as the Republic Theatre on November 14th, 1914. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1931. However, it was given a new lease on life when Spark’s Theatres reopened it on December 1st, 1935.
The other theater that Mr. Lewis photographed in 1984 was the Roxy Theatre located at 2412 West Beaver. This theater had a different vibe—it opened on June 18th, 1966, specializing in adult movies.
The Riverside Theatre opened on March 12th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened April 2nd, 1927 (Just 6 days before the Florida Theatre). Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ads and the Elvis concert ad and poster posted.
Reopened as Temple on August 1st, 1926, after being remodeled. Another ad posted.
The Empress opened on October 23rd, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
The Prince Theatre, initially opened on July 12th, 1912, underwent a transformation and emerged as the Rialto Theatre on November 30th, 1916. Subsequently, it was managed by Southern Enterprises, Consolidated Theatres, and Spark’s. Grand opening ads posted.
Opened on July 20th, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on May 20th, 1911. Grand opening ad posted.
opened on August 7th, 1910. Grand opening ad posted.
Placed its first ad on August 17th, 1908.
Opened as Duval on August 30th, 1904. Grand opening ad posted.
On February 22nd, 1884, the grand opening of the Park Theatre took place. An advertisement was prominently displayed to announce this momentous occasion and is posted here.
Closed July 29th, 2007. article posted.
The Volusia Cinemas 4-9, opened by United Artists on June 20, 1986, was sold to new owners who reopened it as the MFC Cinema 6 on July 22, 2000. It became the N & S Cinema 6 on July 7, 2002, shifting to alternative films, and was renamed Act One Theatres on January 7, 2005. The theater closed on September 25, 2005.
The Big Tree Twin theater underwent a change in ownership over the years. In 1979, Floyd Theatres assumed control, followed by Carmike Cinemas in 1992. Unfortunately, it ceased operations on March 5th, 1998. (rewritten by AI)
The Beacon 8 Theatres, initially launched by Theatre Management, Inc. on November 17th, 1995, boasted 8 screens. Later, it expanded to 12 screens, complete with stadium seating in the 4 new screens on November 5th, 1999. However, its curtains fell in April 2014.
But wait! The story didn’t end there. Digiplex Destinations stepped in and breathed new life into the theater, rebranding it as the Lux 12. Then, on March 13th, 2015, Carmike Cinemas took the stage.
And the final act? In 2016, AMC Theatres seized the spotlight, renaming it the AMC New Smyrna 12 in April 2017. (rewritten by AI)
Opened on June 13th, 1990, by TMI Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on February 2nd, 1990. Grand opening ad posted.
The AMC Volusia Square 8 opened on July 10th, 1987. Grand opening ad posted.
“Closed for Remodeling” on November 19th, 1987, and never reopened. Article posted.
Closed September 11th, 1986, as the management moved to the old Halifax Twin cinemas.
Reopened as the Cinema Pub Twin on October 10th, 1986, as the management moved from the Daytona Pitcher Show. Another grand opening ad was posted.