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rivest266 commented about East End Theatre on Sep 25, 2022 at 8:01 pm

the East End theatre opened on November 7th, 1938. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Carillon Theatre on Sep 25, 2022 at 8:00 pm

This opened on May 2nd, 1934 with “Dancing Lady” and closed in 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Willow Lawn Theatre on Sep 25, 2022 at 7:52 pm

Opened on November 15th, 1956. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Glen Drive-In on Sep 25, 2022 at 7:47 pm

This opened on July 10th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Plaza Drive-In on Sep 25, 2022 at 7:40 pm

First ad from July 3rd, 1957 posted.

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rivest266 commented about Nickelodeon on Sep 23, 2022 at 8:08 pm

Reopened as Nickelodeon in late October 1974.

Nickelodeon theatre reopeningNickelodeon theatre reopening 30 Oct 1974, Wed Buffalo Evening News (Buffalo, New York) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 8:06 pm

It reopened on December 27th, 1974, and closed again in late January 1975. another ad posted

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 23, 2022 at 12:31 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 22, 2022 at 11:59 pm

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 22, 2022 at 11:46 pm

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 22, 2022 at 11:36 pm

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 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm

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 22, 2022 at 11:20 pm

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 22, 2022 at 11:16 pm

Listings ended again in 1972.

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rivest266 commented about Lockport Mall Cinemas on Sep 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm

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

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rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Sep 22, 2022 at 10:46 pm

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

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rivest266 commented about Boulevard Mall 4 on Sep 22, 2022 at 10:43 pm

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 21, 2022 at 10:44 pm

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 21, 2022 at 10:17 pm

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 21, 2022 at 10:02 pm

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 9:59 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 9:55 pm

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