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rivest266 commented about Empire Theatre on May 17, 2018 at 2:40 pm

Here is the history of the building.

  • February 22nd, 1913 opened as the Gem

  • 1914 closed

  • July 15th, 1916 reopened as the American Theater

  • February 1st, 1920 renamed West’s 27th St.

  • 1921 closed

  • 1927 renamed West’s 27th St. again

  • 1929 closed

  • December 23rd, 1938 reopened as Empire by Fox Intermountain Theaters, Inc.

  • 1950 closed for a final time. 1913, 1916, 1920 and 1938 grand opening ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Cozy Theatre on May 17, 2018 at 2:30 pm

This opened as the Jazz theatre on September 8th, 1921. Ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts on May 17, 2018 at 2:15 pm

Grand opening ad is also in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 3:13 pm

Reopened as Regent on August 29th, 1914. Article below: Regent theater openingRegent theater opening · Sat, Aug 29, 1914 – 5 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Became the Broadway theatre on September 21st, 1913.

Article below: Broadway theatre openingBroadway theatre opening · Thu, Sep 18, 1913 – 3 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on May 16, 2018 at 2:39 pm

This opened on December 24th, 1911 as the Acme theater, which was the only fireproof theatre in the state as the ad claims. Ad in photo section. Acme theatre openingAcme theatre opening · Sun, Dec 24, 1911 – 5 · The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Babcock Theatre on May 16, 2018 at 2:28 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Greene 14 + IMAX on May 16, 2018 at 2:11 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Beaver Valley Cinemas on May 15, 2018 at 2:56 pm

This opened on December 23rd, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Page Cinema Manor Twin Cinemas on May 15, 2018 at 2:47 pm

This opened on May 24th, 1967 by Century theatres of Brooklyn – Long Island NY and sold to Charkeres in 1975. 2 screens on December 21st, 1977 and closed in 1993. Reopened 1994-1998, January 30th, 2004-2006. 1967, 1977 and 2004 grand opening ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 on May 15, 2018 at 2:01 pm

It has been renamed the Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 in 2015 and taken over by Cineworld in 2018 keeping the Regal branding.

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rivest266 commented about Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium & RPX 20 on May 15, 2018 at 1:58 pm

This opened on August 27th, 1999. Ad in the photo section and below. Hollywood 20 openingHollywood 20 opening · Fri, Aug 27, 1999 – 85 · Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about DanBarry Dollar $aver South Dayton 12 on May 15, 2018 at 1:32 pm

This opened on February 7th, 1997. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Neon Movies on May 14, 2018 at 4:41 pm

This reopened on April 29th, 1988 as Neon. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Blue Springs Cinema 8 on May 13, 2018 at 5:34 am

This opened on October 2nd, 1987 by Mid America and taken over by AMC in 1989. other owners were Crown Cinemas, Wallace Theatre Corp., Dickinson and now Miller Theatres.

article: https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151526214783

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rivest266 commented about Metro North Cinema on May 12, 2018 at 4:01 pm

This opened as Metro North Plaza 6 on June 5th, 1987. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Tivoli Cinemas on May 12, 2018 at 3:53 pm

This opened on December 18th, 1987. Grand opening ad in the photo section and at https://www.genealogybank.com/nbshare/AC01110225224715029151526165567

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rivest266 commented about Dickinson 6 Theatre on May 12, 2018 at 3:47 pm

This opened on June 12th, 1987. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Olathe Landing 8 Theatres on May 12, 2018 at 3:04 pm

This opened on March 21st, 1986. Grand opening ad in photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Noland Fashion Cinema on May 12, 2018 at 3:01 pm

This opened on December 19th, 1986. Grand opening ad in the photo section.