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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 2:31 am

Closed in late december, 1973

We find it impossible to continue business in the climate of a police stateā€

Center, Backstage and Penthouse theatres closedCenter, Backstage and Penthouse theatres closed 29 Dec 1973, Sat Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:59 am

Taken over by Cinemette theatres from Dipson theatres on January 26th, 1973 and closed later in the year.

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rivest266 commented about Apple Tree 6 on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:46 am

The AMC Como Six opened on December 18th, 1973, with a quarter day promotion and official opening on December 21st, 1973. It was the first location in New York state for AMC. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Downtown on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:36 am

This was dropped by Dipson and reopened as Cinema Downtown on November 17th, 1972. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Showplace Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:26 am

Reopened as Showplace on August 4th, 1972, as a discount theatre. Ad posted. It tried adult movies in 1971-1972.

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rivest266 commented about Seneca Mall Cinema on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:20 am

It was reopened as a twin cinema on June 21st, 1972. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about New Rivoli Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:16 am

Listings ended again in 1972.

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rivest266 commented about Lockport Mall Cinemas on Sep 23, 2022 at 1:05 am

Opened on December 25th, 1971 with “Dirty Harry” and “Diamonds are forever”

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 12:46 am

Closed or the newspaper listings pulled in 1973 by Martina theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Mall 4 on Sep 23, 2022 at 12:43 am

The large screen at the boulevard was destroyed to fit in two smaller screens for a total of three screens on October 31st, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Eastern Hills Cinema I-II-III on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:44 am

The Eastern Hill Cinema I-II opened on May 24th, 1972. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Holiday Six Theatres on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:17 am

Holiday 3 4 5 6 opened on May 12th, 1972. Ad posted.

Holiday 3 4 5 6 openingHoliday 3 4 5 6 opening 12 May 1972, Fri Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Sheridan Drive-In on Sep 22, 2022 at 12:02 am

Opened on July 7th, 1970, and the 2nd screen opened on May 21st, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Seneca Mall Cinema on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm

Opened with one screen on April 22nd, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

Seneca Mall Cinema openingSeneca Mall Cinema opening 22 Apr 1970, Wed Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about New Rivoli Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:55 pm

Listings ended in 1950 and reopened as the Old Rivoli theatre on October 26th, 1971 with “King Kong”

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rivest266 commented about Genesee Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:51 pm

It reopened on January 9th, 1970, with adult movies later in the year. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Varsity Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:29 pm

Reopened as Capri Art on May 15th, 1970

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rivest266 commented about TePee Drive-In on Sep 21, 2022 at 8:33 pm

This was owned by Holiday drive ins from Buffalo.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Holiday Six Theatres on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:14 pm

Holiday 1-2 opened on January 23rd, 1970. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 12:17 pm

The Backstage theatre at the Center opened on February 7th, 1969 by Martina theatres showing adult movies and the Penthouse opened on April 2nd with the roadshow presentation of “Oliver”. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Towne Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:55 am

Dipson theatres opened the Abbott theatre on October 19th, 1950, and reopened as Towne on April 12th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Shea's Seneca Theater on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:50 am

Closed 1968

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rivest266 commented about Plaza North Theatre on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:45 am

This opened on December 27th, 1968, by Dipson theatres with “The Impossible Years”. Grand opening ad posted.