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50sSNIPES commented about Motorena Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:05 am

A 1978 aerial view shows the entire theater with its screen and glory but was already gone by 1984 when 29th Street Road was expanded.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sedgefield Crossing $2 Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:05 am

Taken over by Regal in February 1994, closed on February 8, 2001, reopened on April 5, 2002.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tara Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:02 am

Actual closing date is January 28, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:57 am

Still open in the mid-1980s, as 1983, 1985 and 1986 aerial views show the drive-in with its screen and glory and appearing to be in good shape and condition. It was already closed in the 1998 aerial view as most traces were faded and the concession building appears to be turned into something else, with a small parking lot as an addition. The screen remained standing at the time until sometime in the early-2000s. I don’t know if its gone, fell into disrepair in the trees, or turned into foundations.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skylark Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:50 am

Half of the traces appeared to be swept by something in the 1961 aerial view. I don’t know if its severe weather related.

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50sSNIPES commented about Indian Lake 10 on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:44 am

Closed on March 6, 2008.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Northwest Annex on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:15 am

Spelling correction: Its THX and Dolby Stereo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Creekside Cinema 14 on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:14 am

I think the theater becoming part of EVO caused Screens 3 and 7 to close.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northgate Crossing 6 on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:28 pm

This actually closed shortly before the Northgate 14 opened in October 2005.

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50sSNIPES commented about Indian Lake 10 on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:20 pm

Taken over by Regal in February 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about New Carrollton Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:16 pm

I was trying to find more information, but CT is currently having massive breakdowns with Error 500s and Application Errors. Its been doing just that for more than two weeks now.

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50sSNIPES commented about Blacksville Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:16 pm

I wonder how many drive-ins actually did just that. A single drive-in crossing two different states is very rare to find.

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50sSNIPES commented about Forest Park Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:02 pm

It was most likely demolished immediately after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Elmwood Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 1:38 pm

Closed in 1957. It was placed on sale after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Chief Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 10:40 am

Actual opening date is April 25, 1950.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkway Cinema 6 on Mar 14, 2026 at 10:40 am

Constructed by Sheila Owen Maynard, who previously operated the downtown Don Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 7:46 am

Howard Jaudon was the original manager.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 7:23 am

This was first operated by Sparks Theatres Inc. led by president E.J. Sparks. Originally housing 800 sponge-foam seats and RCA sound installations, the Colony Theatre opened its doors on February 29, 1940 with Wallace Beery in “The Man From Dakota” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyview Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:57 am

During its later years, Kerasotes also helped the Bloomer family by booking showtimes for the Skyview, despite not being operated by the chain itself.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dunes Plaza Cinema 1-6 on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:44 am

Taken over by Kerasotes on April 16, 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northwest Dollar Movies on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:28 am

General Cinema operated the Northwest until it was purchased by Kerasotes on March 17, 1988, causing a one-day closure before reopening the following day.

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50sSNIPES commented about Washington Square Cinema 5 on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:21 am

Fourth screen added on February 5, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Plumb Theater on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:14 am

Once operated by ABC Great States before Kerasotes took it over.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bonne Terre Cinema 1 & 2 on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:08 am

Taken over by Kerasotes on December 21, 1977.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sullivan Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 6:07 am

Taken over by Kerasotes on May 1, 1975.