The original SeaTac 6 opened its doors by AMC on November 19, 1975. A second 6-screener nearby named the AMC Center Plaza 6 opened on May 25, 1983 across from the original SeaTac 6.
Both theaters were combined the following year in 1984, with the original SeaTac 6 becoming the AMC SeaTac 1-6, and the Center Plaza 6 becoming the AMC SeaTac 7-12. During the end of its operation, the SeaTac 1-6 was known as the AMC Sea-Tac South, while the SeaTac 7-12 was known as the AMC Sea-Tac North.
The AMC Sea-Tac North at 31600 20th Avenue South is the former Center Plaza 6 that opened on May 25, 1983 and closed on August 22, 2002. The original Sea-Tac South that opened in 1975 will have its own CT page soon.
Travis Air Force Base did had an earlier first-run movie theater that operated during the early-1970s. Unfortunately I cannot find as much details about it.
It was first owned by George R. Moore, who also operated both the Solano and Suisun Theatres at the time. The original screen itself as of 1950 was made out of marine-type sand-coated plywood which gives constant and uniform brilliancy that can be seen from any position of the traces.
On grand opening, it was confirmed that it also opened with an unnamed Paramount cartoon, which was listed on article but not on the grand opening advertisement. What’s also really unique is that a national radio hookup was also presented which will enable patrons to relax in their cars and listen to the then-latest breaking news, local headlines, and national headlines during the movie.
This opened as the Solano Theatre, opening on July 28, 1921 with Charlie Chaplin in “The Kid” along with a Wurlitzer organ performance. Otherwise, it was unknown if any extras were added. The Fairfield Theatre name came from another early movie theater nearby also in Fairfield that operated during the late-1910s and early-1920s.
It was first owned by Joseph McEniry. As of 1921, the original building measures 40x100ft and housed 500 seats featuring a 18x40ft stage with an opening that measures 20ft wide. The original screen measures 17x19ft. Shortly right after George R. Moore took over as owner in February 1945, the Solano Theatre announced a $30,000 remodel after being announced that July. While the Solano was still remodeling, E.T. Mercer took over as manager in November 1945 after being discharged from the Navy. It was unknown if his discharge was related to the death of the war. The Solano Theatre was then completely remodeled in either late-1945 or early-1946.
On December 20, 1985, the NTC Great Northern Theatre became the first THX theater in the Cleveland-Akron market and the second in the state of Ohio, just in time for the theater’s premiere of “Rocky IV”.
During its THX installations the previous week, a then-new 80x45ft screen was constructed with an estimate cost of $1.1 million. A group then tested the sound system by running a 12-minute clip of “Return Of The Jedi”, and was a success.
Opened on Christmas Day 1967 with Sidney Poitier in “To Sir, With Love”. It was first operated by Orange State Theatres, who also operated the Florida Theatre and the St. John’s and Crown Drive-Ins in Titusville.
Closed on April 25, 1982 with “The Sword And The Sorcerer”, it was unknown if a second film was added before its closure. Famous Players was its last operator.
This appears to be a relocated drive-in from the original location at 1214 East Highway 190. Its very likely that it relocated to 33RF+RQ during the mid-1970s and reopened for another decade until the mid-1980s.
The original 86th Street Theatre launched in 1911. Construction began that January and was already in operation by October.
There is an unexpected incident that happened at the 86th Street Theatre on December 19, 1914 when five lions broke loose, leaving into a massive panic. Several people were injured. One man was attacked by one of the lions, while two men were injured after getting shot on accident. One of the lions is killed in the tenements within 15 minutes after that lion knocked a woman down to a ground, and another one of the lions were also brought to the bay of the lobby. Another lion, named Alice, escaped the theater and ran into the streets. A teamster threw a rug on her head and she bounded away and ran into a photograph gallery before Alice was shot and killed by responding NYPD officers.
The Photoplay is located in the east side of the square, operating from January 1911 until 1917. There is also another movie house that didn’t last long called the Grand Theatre, lasting from around 1916 until 1917.
The Photoplay did had very minor fire damage in July 1913 but did not suffer any damage at all, due to the fact that the firemen from the Nevada Fire Department was doing exercises at the front of the Photoplay when all of the sudden, they did witness a fire started up at the “engine” (projection) room. It was later confirmed that the fire was caused by burning trash in the alley.
Opened with both Walt Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Charlie, The Lonesome Cougar”. It was later operated by Hoyts, and closed for the final time on May 5, 1988 when the Arnot Mall 10 opened nearby the following day.
Opened on May 26, 1971. There is also another twin-screen indoor theater that operated in the 1970s and 1980s in nearby Jamestown, but unfortunately I cannot identify the theater because I only found it in showtimes.
The original SeaTac 6 opened its doors by AMC on November 19, 1975. A second 6-screener nearby named the AMC Center Plaza 6 opened on May 25, 1983 across from the original SeaTac 6.
Both theaters were combined the following year in 1984, with the original SeaTac 6 becoming the AMC SeaTac 1-6, and the Center Plaza 6 becoming the AMC SeaTac 7-12. During the end of its operation, the SeaTac 1-6 was known as the AMC Sea-Tac South, while the SeaTac 7-12 was known as the AMC Sea-Tac North.
The AMC Sea-Tac North at 31600 20th Avenue South is the former Center Plaza 6 that opened on May 25, 1983 and closed on August 22, 2002. The original Sea-Tac South that opened in 1975 will have its own CT page soon.
This opened in the early-1980s by Tom Moyer Theatres. It was later operated by Luxury Theatres, then Act III Theatres, and finally Regal.
Opened in November 1934.
Both screens were demolished right after closure. Only the traces remain attach.
Travis Air Force Base did had an earlier first-run movie theater that operated during the early-1970s. Unfortunately I cannot find as much details about it.
It was first owned by George R. Moore, who also operated both the Solano and Suisun Theatres at the time. The original screen itself as of 1950 was made out of marine-type sand-coated plywood which gives constant and uniform brilliancy that can be seen from any position of the traces.
On grand opening, it was confirmed that it also opened with an unnamed Paramount cartoon, which was listed on article but not on the grand opening advertisement. What’s also really unique is that a national radio hookup was also presented which will enable patrons to relax in their cars and listen to the then-latest breaking news, local headlines, and national headlines during the movie.
This opened as the Solano Theatre, opening on July 28, 1921 with Charlie Chaplin in “The Kid” along with a Wurlitzer organ performance. Otherwise, it was unknown if any extras were added. The Fairfield Theatre name came from another early movie theater nearby also in Fairfield that operated during the late-1910s and early-1920s.
It was first owned by Joseph McEniry. As of 1921, the original building measures 40x100ft and housed 500 seats featuring a 18x40ft stage with an opening that measures 20ft wide. The original screen measures 17x19ft. Shortly right after George R. Moore took over as owner in February 1945, the Solano Theatre announced a $30,000 remodel after being announced that July. While the Solano was still remodeling, E.T. Mercer took over as manager in November 1945 after being discharged from the Navy. It was unknown if his discharge was related to the death of the war. The Solano Theatre was then completely remodeled in either late-1945 or early-1946.
1945 remodel.
Closed on September 3, 2007.
The actual opening date is May 8, 1946 with Wallace Beery in “Bad Bascomb” (unknown if extras added).
On December 20, 1985, the NTC Great Northern Theatre became the first THX theater in the Cleveland-Akron market and the second in the state of Ohio, just in time for the theater’s premiere of “Rocky IV”.
During its THX installations the previous week, a then-new 80x45ft screen was constructed with an estimate cost of $1.1 million. A group then tested the sound system by running a 12-minute clip of “Return Of The Jedi”, and was a success.
Opened on Christmas Day 1967 with Sidney Poitier in “To Sir, With Love”. It was first operated by Orange State Theatres, who also operated the Florida Theatre and the St. John’s and Crown Drive-Ins in Titusville.
Closed on April 25, 1982 with “The Sword And The Sorcerer”, it was unknown if a second film was added before its closure. Famous Players was its last operator.
This appears to be a relocated drive-in from the original location at 1214 East Highway 190. Its very likely that it relocated to 33RF+RQ during the mid-1970s and reopened for another decade until the mid-1980s.
Opened in Fall 1920.
The original 86th Street Theatre launched in 1911. Construction began that January and was already in operation by October.
There is an unexpected incident that happened at the 86th Street Theatre on December 19, 1914 when five lions broke loose, leaving into a massive panic. Several people were injured. One man was attacked by one of the lions, while two men were injured after getting shot on accident. One of the lions is killed in the tenements within 15 minutes after that lion knocked a woman down to a ground, and another one of the lions were also brought to the bay of the lobby. Another lion, named Alice, escaped the theater and ran into the streets. A teamster threw a rug on her head and she bounded away and ran into a photograph gallery before Alice was shot and killed by responding NYPD officers.
The Photoplay is located in the east side of the square, operating from January 1911 until 1917. There is also another movie house that didn’t last long called the Grand Theatre, lasting from around 1916 until 1917.
The Photoplay did had very minor fire damage in July 1913 but did not suffer any damage at all, due to the fact that the firemen from the Nevada Fire Department was doing exercises at the front of the Photoplay when all of the sudden, they did witness a fire started up at the “engine” (projection) room. It was later confirmed that the fire was caused by burning trash in the alley.
Closed in 1952.
Opened with both Walt Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Charlie, The Lonesome Cougar”. It was later operated by Hoyts, and closed for the final time on May 5, 1988 when the Arnot Mall 10 opened nearby the following day.
This is the replacement of the nearby twin-screener which closed the previous day.
Opened with Fred Astaire in “Ziegfeld Follies” (unknown if extras added).
Closed on April 11, 1991 with “The Five Heartbeats” and “Reversal Of Fortune”.
Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex.
Actual closing date is September 18, 1982.
Opened on May 26, 1971. There is also another twin-screen indoor theater that operated in the 1970s and 1980s in nearby Jamestown, but unfortunately I cannot identify the theater because I only found it in showtimes.