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rivest266 commented about Skyhi Drive-In on Mar 6, 2023 at 1:42 pm

This opened on May 13th, 1954. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bayshore 8 on Mar 4, 2023 at 7:18 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Bayshore 8 on Mar 4, 2023 at 7:17 pm

Looks like an UA ad.

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rivest266 commented about Valley View Grande Stadium 16 on Mar 2, 2023 at 7:22 pm

Consolidated Theatres opened it on April 28th, 2000. Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Movies at York Mall on Mar 2, 2023 at 10:54 am

The Trans-Lux Theatre commenced operations on December 27th, 1968, and was managed by Brandt Theatres. It underwent renovations on May 21st, 1975, and reopened with two screens. United Artists assumed ownership of the establishment on May 25th, 1979, and changed its name to Movies at York Mall I & II. However, the theatre was eventually closed on June 12th, 1997. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16 on Mar 1, 2023 at 11:24 am

Demolished 2022 per streetview.

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rivest266 commented about Park Theatre on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:01 am

1930 and 1939 grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Columbia Place Cinemas 8 on Feb 27, 2023 at 5:45 pm

Reopened June 22nd, 1990 with 8 screens. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Voltaire Gaumont on Feb 25, 2023 at 7:22 pm

More at https://sallesdecinemas.blogspot.com/2021/10/voltaire-gaumont-paris-11eme.html

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rivest266 commented about Terrace Drive-In on Feb 25, 2023 at 1:17 pm

Opened August 17th, 1970. ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about North 21 Drive-In on Feb 25, 2023 at 1:15 pm

Opened on May 9th, 1949 according to the grand opening ad (posted).

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rivest266 commented about North 1 Drive-In on Feb 25, 2023 at 1:11 pm

Grand opening ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Valley View Cinema on Feb 24, 2023 at 10:15 am

Closed August 24th, 2000. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Cafe on Feb 24, 2023 at 10:08 am

It placed its first ad as “Cinema Cafe” on December 21st. 2001. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Salem Valley 8 on Feb 23, 2023 at 10:52 am

Renamed Salem Valley 8 on May 19th, 1989, and taken over in 1994 by Carmike Cinemas. Reseated and reopened on October 15th 1999. More ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Towers Theatre on Feb 23, 2023 at 10:51 am

Closed by Regal in 1998 after its conversion into first-run movies failed against the two Carmikes.

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rivest266 commented about Tanglewood Mall Cinema I-II-III on Feb 23, 2023 at 10:49 am

Closed in February 1997.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Cafe on Feb 23, 2023 at 10:31 am

Opened in 2017.

https://theroanoker.com/blogging/behind-the-page/unearthing-a-roanoke-time-capsule/