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rivest266 commented about Hologram USA Hollywood Theater on Mar 21, 2019 at 1:20 pm

This became part of the Pussycat chain only in December 1974. “Once Upon a time in Hollywood” is set on and around August 9th, 1969.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Center on Mar 17, 2019 at 1:05 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Center on Mar 17, 2019 at 1:05 pm

This opened on July 4th, 1980 with 7 screens and expanded to 11 screens on December 21st, 1984. Closed in 2001.

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rivest266 commented about Regal 10 at Berkshire Mall on Mar 17, 2019 at 12:54 pm

This opened on September 30th, 1988. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Berkshire Drive-In on Mar 17, 2019 at 12:45 pm

Renamed Lanesboro Drive-In on April 20th, 1979 and closed in fall, 1984.

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rivest266 commented about Inn Cinema on Mar 17, 2019 at 12:09 pm

This opened on April 14th, 1972 and closed in 1984. Grand opening ad posted.

Article:

Inn Cinema openingInn Cinema opening Sat, Apr 15, 1972 – 5 · The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Showplace Theater on Mar 17, 2019 at 11:32 am

Grand opening ad from 1967 posted. It was renamed Showplace in 1971 to avoid confusion with the Showcase Cinemas in Springfield. It closed in 1987.

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rivest266 commented about Barrington Stage on Mar 17, 2019 at 11:20 am

First mentioned in the Eagle as the Union Square theatre on September 16th, 1912 and closed in 1959. Reopened as Paris Cinema on July 18th, 1969 and closed in 1980. 1969 grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Pittsfield Drive-In on Mar 17, 2019 at 11:12 am

This opened on May 10th, 1957 and closed in 1981

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:51 pm

This reopened as Palace on January 15th, 1923.

grand opening ad from January 13th, 1923

Palace theatre openingPalace theatre opening Sat, Jan 13, 1923 – 4 · The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Showplace Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:44 pm

Opened as Kameo on February 11th, 1929. Grand opening ad from the 9th posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:15 pm

This opened on April 26th, 1922. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theater on Mar 16, 2019 at 12:03 pm

This opened as the Cotter photoplays theatre in May 1916 and became the Lyric theatre on February 7th, 1913 and closed. The Strand theatre opened on the site on November 1st, 1918. more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Fabian Theatre on Mar 13, 2019 at 2:21 pm

Reopening with 3 screens on March 17th, 1978 Fabian Triplex opening in PatersonFabian Triplex opening in Paterson Thu, Mar 16, 1978 – 19 · The News (Paterson, New Jersey) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Abby Cinemas on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:42 pm

This opened on April 7th, 1976. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Totowa Cinema on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:33 pm

This opened on January 26th, 1966 after an open house on the 20th. Two grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Central Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Another grand opening ad posted, this time from the Hearld-News.

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rivest266 commented about Clifton Theatre on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:11 pm

This theatre and the Allwood theatres both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Allwood Cinemas 6 on Mar 12, 2019 at 1:09 pm

This theatre and the Clifton theatre both reopened as a twin cinema on December 15th, 1978. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Viewmont Mall Cinema on Mar 11, 2019 at 3:31 pm

Expanded to 5 screens opening on June 29th, 1979. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 10, 2019 at 4:10 pm

The first ad for the Bijou appeared on May 24th, 1914 and the grand opening ad for the Roxy came from April 27th, 1940. Closed in 1949.