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rivest266 commented about Bluffs Theatre on Aug 31, 2023 at 8:34 am

1936 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Egyptian Theatre on Aug 31, 2023 at 8:24 am

This opened on October 20th, 1927. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bluffs Theatre on Aug 31, 2023 at 8:08 am

Tickets were $14-$56 in 2023 dollars, quite steep for a movie tickets.

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rivest266 commented about Cine Capri Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 5:08 pm

Video at:

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rivest266 commented about Ciné-Parc Tracy on Aug 30, 2023 at 5:04 pm

Yes, it now houses “Nettoyage Montérégie”

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rivest266 commented about Grand Island Drive-In on Aug 30, 2023 at 4:22 pm

2nd screen opened July 13th, 1972. It went back to one screen for the 1978 season and closed at the end of the 1984 season. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 4:09 pm

1937 and 1987 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:58 pm

Closed in 1985 and reopened on November 28th, 1987.

Grand Theatre reopeningGrand Theatre reopening 22 Nov 1987, Sun The Grand Island Daily Independent (Grand Island, Nebraska) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Island Twin Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:49 pm

Opened as Sundance Cinemas on March 8th, 1985. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Island Twin Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 3:43 pm

This was opened by Modern Cinema Corporation on March 8th, 1985 and closed on May 27th, 1986 for non-payment of taxes. It reopened as the Island Twin on August 15th, 1986. Island Twin Cinemas reopeningIsland Twin Cinemas reopening 07 Aug 1986, Thu The Grand Island Daily Independent (Grand Island, Nebraska) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Conestoga Four on Aug 30, 2023 at 2:57 pm

Opened May 16th, 1975. Grand opening ad posted. A rare small-town location for AMC at this time.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Island Drive-In on Aug 30, 2023 at 2:38 pm

Opened June 24th, 1949, claiming the “World’s largest screen”. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 2:26 pm

Closed 1928 and reopened March 31st, 1935. 1935 ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Stadium 10 at Northgate on Aug 30, 2023 at 1:57 pm

Found a better quality grand opening ad and posted it here.

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rivest266 commented about Lyda Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 1:33 pm

Opened October 7th, 1910. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Lyric Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 1:19 pm

First mention in the newspapers is a help wanted ad for a singer and pianist on May 25th, 1907

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rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Aug 30, 2023 at 1:12 pm

Opened October 7th, 1911. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ciné-Parc Drummondville on Aug 30, 2023 at 8:50 am

This was opened by Cinevic on July 3rd, 1970 and closed by Cinémas RGFM in 1998.

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rivest266 commented about Kennebunk Drive-In on Aug 29, 2023 at 11:21 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Saco Cinema on Aug 29, 2023 at 10:39 am

This opened as the Mutual theatre on November 26th, 1927, and became the Saco Cinema on March 16th, 1972, and closed in 1985. 1927 ad posted.