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Trolleyguy commented about Olympic Theatre on Oct 2, 2017 at 8:45 am

Their Facebook page shows a movie being shown on June 11. Now called the Olympic Theater and Café. Website: http://olympictheatercafe.com/

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Trolleyguy commented about Tahqua Land Theater on Sep 29, 2017 at 10:43 am

Sorry to hear that, Stan. I used that crossing last year and came back through Sarnia as part of our trip. Never had one bit of trouble either time. Many Michiganders commute to jobs in Canada on a daily basis. Maybe you caught a person having a bad day.

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Trolleyguy commented about Tahqua Land Theater on Sep 29, 2017 at 8:35 am

Updated website listing: http://www.tahquatheatre.com/ A link will take you to the show times which are on the Newberry Chamber of Commerce website.

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Trolleyguy commented about Merle Reskin Theatre on Sep 27, 2017 at 8:39 am

David, as a life-long Chicagoan, I can relate to the street name being mangled. Even by folks who live here.

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Trolleyguy commented about Lyons, WI - Showboat movie theater shuts down on Sep 22, 2017 at 6:02 am

Paul, the Grand Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva is now open again and showing movies.

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Trolleyguy commented about Hot Springs Theatre on Sep 19, 2017 at 7:04 am

I’ve added a recent photo of the remodeled façade to the photos section.

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Trolleyguy commented about Emagine Geneva Lakes on Sep 15, 2017 at 7:47 am

Now closed as of Sept 5 2017. Story: http://www.lakegenevanews.net/news/showboat-movie-theater-shuts-down/article_ce02747e-99c8-55db-8435-140df483fea2.html

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Trolleyguy commented about Geneva Stage on Sep 15, 2017 at 7:43 am

Website: http://geneva4.com/

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Trolleyguy commented about Hippodrome Theater on Sep 12, 2017 at 7:09 am

I added a 1946 picture in the Photos section of this theatre’s marquee. The general rundown condition of the neighborhood is obvious.

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Trolleyguy commented about Idle Hour Theater on Sep 12, 2017 at 7:04 am

I should think it would be safe to say that this theatre has been demolished.

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Trolleyguy commented about State Theater on Sep 9, 2017 at 11:02 am

Just added a picture of the new stylized marquee and front of the theater and a picture of an auditorium.

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Trolleyguy commented about Bel-Air Drive-In on Sep 8, 2017 at 7:04 am

I used to go there as well. I heard the same stories about the landfill or scrapyard.

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Trolleyguy commented about Highland Park Theatre on Sep 7, 2017 at 12:37 pm

The online auction of the theatre’s equipment and seating is beginning. After the auction is completed, the theatre will be demolished. Article in Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/news/

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Trolleyguy commented about AMC Navy Pier IMAX on Sep 1, 2017 at 6:56 am

It was opened in 1916 as the Chicago Municipal Pier. It was named Navy Pier in 1927 in honor of WWI Navy veterans. During WWII, the Navy used it as a training center.

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Trolleyguy commented about Martin Theatre on Aug 25, 2017 at 6:37 am

Website: http://www.martintheatre.com/ Functions should include: Movies, classic

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Trolleyguy commented about National Theatre on Aug 21, 2017 at 9:53 am

The proposed multi-million $ development of the Monroe Block might incorporate the façade of the National into one of the new buildings.

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Trolleyguy commented about Wheel-In Motor Movie Drive-In on Aug 20, 2017 at 7:40 am

I called their phone line and heard a long announcement about how they were now in their second week of being open. Also 2 different movies than what TomMc11 posted. I think they’re open.

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Trolleyguy commented about Los Angeles Theatre on Aug 6, 2017 at 5:02 pm

Just added a 1938 shot in Photos of the marquee with a Los Angeles streetcar framing the picture.

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Trolleyguy commented about Globe Theatre on Aug 5, 2017 at 3:53 pm

What appears to be the marquee for this theatre shows up in a couple of scenes in the movie: “The Dark Tower.”

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Trolleyguy commented about Grand Lake Theatre on Jul 23, 2017 at 7:19 am

1947 picture added to Photos section.

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Trolleyguy commented about Why Movie Theaters Originally Banned Popcorn on Jul 7, 2017 at 7:25 am

In the late 40s, my neighborhood theatre wouldn’t allow soda pop in the auditorium. It had to be consumed in the lobby.

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Trolleyguy commented about UNITED Theater on Broadway on Jul 1, 2017 at 8:11 pm

1954 pictures added to photos section.

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Trolleyguy commented about THS Exclusive Preview: Going Attractions (6/28/17) on Jun 29, 2017 at 6:09 am

Watched this last night on Amazon Prime. Really goes into the social impact of drive-ins on American culture.

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Trolleyguy commented about Fay's Twin Cinema on Jun 22, 2017 at 6:14 am

From the website, how this theatre got its name: The cinema is named after Mrs Fay Howard, late wife of cinema owner Don Howard. Fay had died suddenly earlier in 1982, and Fay’s Twin was built in tribute to their shared vision of a brand new cinema complex for Taree. :

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Trolleyguy commented about El Dorado Drive-In on Jun 20, 2017 at 7:59 am

That is correct. It is in the original area where the gold rush started in California. This city was known by several different names, including Old Dry Diggings and Hangtown before officially becoming Placerville in 1854.