An article in the March 24, 1992 edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times detailed this theatre’s closing, noting that it was closed in 1987 so that the HVAC, projectors, and concessions stand could be updated.
The theater was built as a 7-plex in 1988 and theater 2 was split in May of 1995 (resulting in theatre 2 & 3). I just uploaded a 2004 photo of theatre 3 looking back at the projection booth. More at Cinematour.
It stopped being called “Cinema Center” long before it changed to Roxy on the Square. Was always “Cinema 6” in ads and referred to as “UA6” locally (along with Movies 5/UA5).
Clarksvillenow.com reports that AMC will be closing this theater after business on 8/25/2024. The mall management says they’re in discussions to replace AMC with a different operator.
An article in the March 4, 1993 edition of the Bonner County Daily Bee reported that Larry Blair had just purchased the theater. It had opened in 1980 by a local couple and had changed hands a few times before.
I strongly believe this is a photo of the Washington Square General Cinema in Indianapolis. This is a very typical General Cinema marquee and quite different than what Moyer Theaters used. Further, MCL Cafeterias seems to be a midwest business, and to my knowledge the Washington Square Mall in Oregon was not a Debartolo mall.
An article in the April 7, 1952 edition of the Lynchburg Daily Advance reported that this drive-in would open at 6pm that night and had a capacity for 520 cars. Operated by Neighborhood Theater, Inc. of Richmond.
Based on old newspapers I strongly believe that this theater did not replace the two Cinemas at the mall but was in fact the same two theaters combined.
Also the San Jacinto mall and and wherever these were inside it, is now demolished.
An article in the March 24, 1992 edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times detailed this theatre’s closing, noting that it was closed in 1987 so that the HVAC, projectors, and concessions stand could be updated.
I worked for Century’s corporate office, starting in October 2000. This, the Burlingame, Geneva, and 49er were already closed when I started.
Internal paperwork suggests Century Oakland closed 3/30/2000.
The theater was built as a 7-plex in 1988 and theater 2 was split in May of 1995 (resulting in theatre 2 & 3). I just uploaded a 2004 photo of theatre 3 looking back at the projection booth. More at Cinematour.
Based on the ads that have been added and pinpointing it on Google Maps, the address of 315 College Ave is more accurate than 300 University Dr.
Was demolished in 2003.
Opened 9/21/1970.
YouTube video shows some decent footage of the closed theater starting at 13m14s
https://youtu.be/ljOvtUIT-II?si=y0RIkJw9o76eq3O3&t=794
It stopped being called “Cinema Center” long before it changed to Roxy on the Square. Was always “Cinema 6” in ads and referred to as “UA6” locally (along with Movies 5/UA5).
Clarksvillenow.com reports that AMC will be closing this theater after business on 8/25/2024. The mall management says they’re in discussions to replace AMC with a different operator.
This theater closed yesterday, 8/11/2024.
This building which stood behind the NE corner of the shopping center appears to have been demolished.
An article in the March 4, 1993 edition of the Bonner County Daily Bee reported that Larry Blair had just purchased the theater. It had opened in 1980 by a local couple and had changed hands a few times before.
I don’t think Main Event is a movie theater, so as far as a Cinema Treasure goes, this theater is closed.
This no longer appears on VIP Cinemas website, but does appear to be open.
I strongly believe this is a photo of the Washington Square General Cinema in Indianapolis. This is a very typical General Cinema marquee and quite different than what Moyer Theaters used. Further, MCL Cafeterias seems to be a midwest business, and to my knowledge the Washington Square Mall in Oregon was not a Debartolo mall.
Looks like apartment complex now.
A November 19, 1990 article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Cinema World had recently acquired this theatre from Hoyts Cinemas.
An article in the April 7, 1952 edition of the Lynchburg Daily Advance reported that this drive-in would open at 6pm that night and had a capacity for 520 cars. Operated by Neighborhood Theater, Inc. of Richmond.
Carmike acquired this in January of 1994.
Carmike operated this theater until its new 8-plex (now Venue Cinemas) was opened in July of 1991.
Many of AMCs 6-plexes of the era were built with ground floor projection booths using mirrors, usually three separate booths each serving two screens.
The Sunrise Drive-In? https://www.cinematreasures.org/theaters/6623
Based on old newspapers I strongly believe that this theater did not replace the two Cinemas at the mall but was in fact the same two theaters combined.
Also the San Jacinto mall and and wherever these were inside it, is now demolished.
Any indication as to why it was the Central Park II?
It appears to be part of the Auto Mart dealership at approximately 970 Bowens Mill Rd SW. Visible on Google street view.