The Towne Theatre closed for the final time on May 2, 1989 with “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Chances Are” after an electrical fire destroyed both the stage and the first 20 rows of seats. Nobody was in the theater at the time.
Loews operated the Coral Springs Mall 6 until 1988 when it was taken over by Muvico. Regal took the theater over in 1995, and lasted until Regal closed the Coral Springs Mall 6 on January 5, 1999.
The building was demolished either in 2015 and 2016. However, it was completely unknown if the Cinema 1 & 2 closed around the same time as the opening of the nearby six-screen Rialto.
The Sheffield Square Cinema 10 first opened its doors on October 24, 1991 as a second-run house. The opening was also sponsored by WMMS, who broadcasted live on opening day.
I cannot find any information on why the Super Skyway first closed on October 20, 1956, almost a decade before its reopening on June 19, 1965. However, I can confirm is that right after its final closure on September 21, 1977, the Super Skyway Drive-In continued as both a special events area and a haunted house.
Actually, there is only one Moose Theatre. It was not destroyed, but very badly damaged in a fire on November 5, 1948, with most of the damage coming from the stage, screen, and stage furnishings as well as the false ceiling. Parts of the ceiling collapsed into the stage, estimating the total cost of $20,000 in damages. According to some residents, they replied that it was a type of explosion, where a loud boom was heard exactly 15 minutes after the last moviegoers have left for the night, and witnessing flames shooting up 30ft in the air. The fire injured two firefighters while trying to fight the blaze. Most of the theater building survived the fire though.
The Moose Theatre reopened on Christmas Eve 1948 after major remodeling to the auditorium, reopening with Dennis Morgan in “Two Guys From Texas” (unknown if extras added). The Moose Theatre was renamed the Skinni Mini Cinema in early-1977, and I don’t know who the hell came up with the “Skinni Mini” name. I first thought it came from “Batfink”.
It actually opened on February 27, 1971, yes with “There’s A Girl In My Soup”. The grand opening was held two days beforehand without its screen because of shipping delays.
The Roxy Theater most likely closed around the same time as both Roosevelt’s death and Hitler’s death. However, it did housed a minimum amount of community events later during that year.
The Feeley Theatre closed for the final time on September 21, 1976 with Clint Eastwood in “The Outlaw Josey Wales”. The Feeley Theatre also became local headlines exactly two weeks later after reports of pedestrians threw trash onto the ledge beneath the fire escape door. The photo captured by the Standard-Speaker shows newspapers, cardboard boxes, and rolls of toilet paper scattered around the ledge.
The reason why the Allen Theatre closed on August 10, 1989 with “The Karate Kid Part III” is because of a legal dispute over a November 1988 sales agreement that has kept The Morning Call editor Paul A. Willistein and estate administrator A. Albert Restum in court throughout both 1988 and 1989.
Under the agreement, Willistein wanted to buy the Allen Theatre for $159,000 from Restum shortly after one of its later theater owners, George Willistein, died in October 1988 in his Allentown home. Restum’s attorney, James Keller, replied that they will continue to seek the full sale amount from Willistein, but however, Willistein’s attorney, Samuel Feldman, says his client does not own the theater. Feldman stated that Willistein was unable to get free and clear title to the property because Restum hasn’t filed an inheritance tax return and an inventory and appraisal for the restate by the required date, which the sale did not go through by the July 18, 1989 settlement date.
Following this situation, both were taken to court, with Restum asking for enforcement of the November 1988 agreement and Willistein asking for its recision and the return of his $10,000 deposit. Earlier that month, Lehigh County Judge Carol K. McGinley consolidated three actions filed by both parties and has denied all relief requested. Alan Lucas, one of the Allen patrons replied that “Everybody would rather go to the Lehigh Valley Mall”. The main issue during its final months is the parking, which residents have a hard time finding parking. Restum said in a statement that Shane Fillman, a 17-year-old from Allentown, worked for his older brother during its final years of operation. His older brother had been operating the theater since 1981, and Shane voluntarily operated during its final year of operation in 1989 shortly after George’s death.
Closed on August 28, 1986 with “The Fly” and “Out Of Bounds”.
Closed on August 31, 1986 with “Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part II” and “Murphy’s Law”.
The Towne Theatre closed for the final time on May 2, 1989 with “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Chances Are” after an electrical fire destroyed both the stage and the first 20 rows of seats. Nobody was in the theater at the time.
Closed on January 18, 1996 with “Seven” and “Money Train”.
Closed on October 3, 2002.
Loews operated the Coral Springs Mall 6 until 1988 when it was taken over by Muvico. Regal took the theater over in 1995, and lasted until Regal closed the Coral Springs Mall 6 on January 5, 1999.
The building was demolished either in 2015 and 2016. However, it was completely unknown if the Cinema 1 & 2 closed around the same time as the opening of the nearby six-screen Rialto.
Closed in August 1988.
Closed on January 17, 1999.
After closure, the huge marquee was left standing until it was removed recently on July 25, 2025.
The Sheffield Square Cinema 10 first opened its doors on October 24, 1991 as a second-run house. The opening was also sponsored by WMMS, who broadcasted live on opening day.
Closed on June 11, 2002.
The Clearwater Theatre most likely closed during the latter half of the 1910s despite not a lot of information about it.
Its most likely that the State Theatre did operate as a special events house during its final years of operation.
I cannot find any information on why the Super Skyway first closed on October 20, 1956, almost a decade before its reopening on June 19, 1965. However, I can confirm is that right after its final closure on September 21, 1977, the Super Skyway Drive-In continued as both a special events area and a haunted house.
Closed on March 3, 1983 with “Without A Trace” and “Victor/Victoria” in Screen 1 and “Year Of Living Dangerous” in Screen 2.
Closed on June 13, 1999 with “Doug’s First Movie” in Screen 1 and “Never Been Kissed” and “Forces of Nature” in Screen 2.
Hmm… I am really confused. Because newspaper showtimes said that it had words reading “(formerly the Moose Theatre)” below the Skinni Mini name.
Actually, there is only one Moose Theatre. It was not destroyed, but very badly damaged in a fire on November 5, 1948, with most of the damage coming from the stage, screen, and stage furnishings as well as the false ceiling. Parts of the ceiling collapsed into the stage, estimating the total cost of $20,000 in damages. According to some residents, they replied that it was a type of explosion, where a loud boom was heard exactly 15 minutes after the last moviegoers have left for the night, and witnessing flames shooting up 30ft in the air. The fire injured two firefighters while trying to fight the blaze. Most of the theater building survived the fire though.
The Moose Theatre reopened on Christmas Eve 1948 after major remodeling to the auditorium, reopening with Dennis Morgan in “Two Guys From Texas” (unknown if extras added). The Moose Theatre was renamed the Skinni Mini Cinema in early-1977, and I don’t know who the hell came up with the “Skinni Mini” name. I first thought it came from “Batfink”.
It actually opened on February 27, 1971, yes with “There’s A Girl In My Soup”. The grand opening was held two days beforehand without its screen because of shipping delays.
Closed in mid-October 1969.
The Roxy Theater most likely closed around the same time as both Roosevelt’s death and Hitler’s death. However, it did housed a minimum amount of community events later during that year.
The Feeley Theatre closed for the final time on September 21, 1976 with Clint Eastwood in “The Outlaw Josey Wales”. The Feeley Theatre also became local headlines exactly two weeks later after reports of pedestrians threw trash onto the ledge beneath the fire escape door. The photo captured by the Standard-Speaker shows newspapers, cardboard boxes, and rolls of toilet paper scattered around the ledge.
The reason why the Allen Theatre closed on August 10, 1989 with “The Karate Kid Part III” is because of a legal dispute over a November 1988 sales agreement that has kept The Morning Call editor Paul A. Willistein and estate administrator A. Albert Restum in court throughout both 1988 and 1989.
Under the agreement, Willistein wanted to buy the Allen Theatre for $159,000 from Restum shortly after one of its later theater owners, George Willistein, died in October 1988 in his Allentown home. Restum’s attorney, James Keller, replied that they will continue to seek the full sale amount from Willistein, but however, Willistein’s attorney, Samuel Feldman, says his client does not own the theater. Feldman stated that Willistein was unable to get free and clear title to the property because Restum hasn’t filed an inheritance tax return and an inventory and appraisal for the restate by the required date, which the sale did not go through by the July 18, 1989 settlement date.
Following this situation, both were taken to court, with Restum asking for enforcement of the November 1988 agreement and Willistein asking for its recision and the return of his $10,000 deposit. Earlier that month, Lehigh County Judge Carol K. McGinley consolidated three actions filed by both parties and has denied all relief requested. Alan Lucas, one of the Allen patrons replied that “Everybody would rather go to the Lehigh Valley Mall”. The main issue during its final months is the parking, which residents have a hard time finding parking. Restum said in a statement that Shane Fillman, a 17-year-old from Allentown, worked for his older brother during its final years of operation. His older brother had been operating the theater since 1981, and Shane voluntarily operated during its final year of operation in 1989 shortly after George’s death.
Closed on June 19, 1960 with Robert Mitchum in “Home From The Hill” (unknown if extras added).