The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
The Third Avenue Playhouse bought movies back to the Donna in early-January 2014, screening classic movies on selected weekends. It was unknown how long that lasted, but I can confirm that the actual opening date is November 25, 1950 with “King Solomon’s Mines” (unknown if extras added).
According to a status released by the Des Moines Register, the Forum IV appears that it last operated with 1,030 seats in total as of May 1998 prior to its closure.
Opened on November 18, 1988.
The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
The Arbor 7 Cinemas actually closed in March 2002.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
Closed on March 28, 1976 with “Skyriders” and “Race With The Devil”.
Actual closing date is January 30, 1999.
Closed on August 24, 1975, demolished in October 1975.
Closed on September 13, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” in Screen 1 and “Footloose” in Screen 2.
Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex, closing on March 1, 2001.
Closed in late-October 1998.
Closed on January 6, 1999.
Did receive a whole year of closure in early-1968 because of lease, but reopened on April 4, 1969 by a community club.
Closed on April 25, 1999.
The Third Avenue Playhouse bought movies back to the Donna in early-January 2014, screening classic movies on selected weekends. It was unknown how long that lasted, but I can confirm that the actual opening date is November 25, 1950 with “King Solomon’s Mines” (unknown if extras added).
Once operated by Presidio Theatres.
Opened by Gulf State Theatres on January 10, 1969, and closed after the 1987 season.
Opened on December 20, 2006.
Closed on December 8, 1988.
After that, Famous Players had been operating the Palace since then.
I hope they’ll bring back movies someday, so it’s a very strong possibility.
Looks like the Chicken did ran away to the other side at closing!
According to a status released by the Des Moines Register, the Forum IV appears that it last operated with 1,030 seats in total as of May 1998 prior to its closure.
Opened on May 15, 1986 by Cineplex (Texas), as the Four Corners Cinema 6.
First opened as the Clear Lake 8.
Closed on November 8, 2000.