Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Cinemark Movies 8 on Mar 11, 2018 at 2:31 pm

This opened on April 10th, 1987. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Regal Riverside 8 on Mar 11, 2018 at 2:24 pm

This was opened by AMC on December 5th, 1986. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Barton Creek Cinema 5 on Mar 11, 2018 at 2:10 pm

This opened on January 16th, 1987. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Arbor 7 Cinemas on Mar 11, 2018 at 1:33 pm

This opened on July 3rd, 1984.

Full page ad in the photo section and below:

Arbor Cinema Four opening · Wed, Jul 3, 1985 – 47 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Southpark 3 on Mar 11, 2018 at 1:09 pm

This opened on December 14th, 1984. Grand opening ad in the photo section. First THX-certified cinema in the area.

rivest266 commented about Showplace 6 on Mar 11, 2018 at 12:34 pm

This opened on November 26th, 1980. No grand opening ad in the photo section, but an ad was found from the Security National Bank about the cinema, which can be found in the photo section. Newspaper ads started to appear in 1982.

rivest266 commented about Capital Plaza Cinema I, II, III on Mar 11, 2018 at 11:48 am

3 screens on December 12th, 1980. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Westgate 3 on Mar 11, 2018 at 11:28 am

ad:

Westgate Triplex opening · Thu, Apr 19, 1979 – 35 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westgate 3 on Mar 11, 2018 at 11:27 am

This opened on April 19th, 1979. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Lakehills Cinema 4 on Mar 11, 2018 at 11:02 am

This opened on June 9th, 1978. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

Lakehills Cinema Four opening · Fri, Jun 9, 1978 – 51 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Southwood Theatre on Mar 11, 2018 at 10:38 am

became a twin cinema on September 30th, 1977. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema West on Mar 10, 2018 at 7:02 pm

Reopened as Cinema West on June 10th, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section. Adult movies at this time.

rivest266 commented about Northcross 6 Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 6:37 pm

This opened on February 7th, 1975. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Highland Mall Cinema I & II on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:56 pm

This opened on November 21st, 1973 and closed down in 1989. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dobie Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:52 pm

Ads for movies at the Dobie started on October 4th, 1973.

rivest266 commented about Aquarius Theatres IV on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:40 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section and below Aquarius theatres opening · Wed, May 30, 1973 – 75 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 5:26 pm

2 screens on December 20th, 1972. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Southwood Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:50 pm

Grand opening ad Southwood theatre opening · Thu, Feb 16, 1967 – 49 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:41 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1968. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:25 pm

Grand opening ad:

Fox theatre opening · Thu, Oct 26, 1967 – 13 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Americana Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 4:07 pm

This opened on April 28th, 1965. Grand opening ad in photo section and below Americana theatre opening · Tue, Apr 27, 1965 – 35 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capital Plaza Cinema I, II, III on Mar 10, 2018 at 3:48 pm

This opened on Christmas day, 1963 with the largest screen in the Southwest. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Burnet Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:53 pm

This opened on June 23rd, 1950. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below Burnet Road Drive-In opening · Fri, Jun 23, 1950 – 18 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Chief Drive-In on Mar 10, 2018 at 2:29 pm

The Montopolis and Chief drive-in theatres both opened on September 19th, 1947. Grand opening ads below and the photo section.

Chief and Montopolis drive-in theatres openings · Fri, Sep 19, 1947 – 16 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Iris Theatre on Mar 10, 2018 at 1:48 pm

This opened on December 23rd, 1944. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

Iris theatre opening · Sat, Dec 23, 1944 – 2 · Austin American-Statesman (Austin, Texas) · Newspapers.com