Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Shelby Theatres on Jan 30, 2018 at 12:48 am

Grand opening:

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rivest266 commented about Shelby Theatres on Jan 30, 2018 at 12:47 am

This opened on April 8th, 1977 as the Plaza Cinemas. Article:

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The Grand opening ad can be found in the photo section for this cinema.

rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on Jan 30, 2018 at 12:07 am

1934 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Star Theatre on Jan 30, 2018 at 12:06 am

This opened as the Mu-Wa-Tu theatre on November 7th, 1934 and renamed Star in 1946 or 1947. The name came from the three rivers in the county, The MUskingum, WAlhonding and TUscarawas

rivest266 commented about Pastime Theater on Jan 29, 2018 at 11:03 pm

This opened on December 16th, 1911 according to this newspaper article

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Oakwood 12 on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:19 pm

This opened in November 1986 with 6 screens and expanded to 12 screens on November 5th, 1997. ad in photo section and below:

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rivest266 commented about Downtown Cinema on Jan 28, 2018 at 7:02 pm

theatre dates in town.

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rivest266 commented about Downtown Cinema on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:27 pm

Renamed Downtown Cinema on October 3rd, 1973. Two screens on December 20th, 1985 Ads in photo section

rivest266 commented about Hollywood Theater on Jan 28, 2018 at 6:07 pm

Reopened on April 4th, 1980 with three screens called Duke, Fantasy and Mae West. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Micon Cinemas Eau Claire on Jan 28, 2018 at 5:58 pm

This opened as the General Cinemas London Square I & II on December 25th, 1973 and the 3rd screen opening on October 10th, 1980. Grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Gemini Drive-In on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:46 pm

This opened on August 31st, 1973. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Downtown Cinema on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:30 pm

Reopened on June 14th, 1967 Full-page ad below:

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rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:25 pm

This reopened as the Uptown theatre on September 28th, 1951. Listings stopped in 1952. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Hollywood Theater on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:21 pm

This opened on March 9th, 1947. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Stardusk Drive-In on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:15 pm

This opened on April 28th, 1949 as the HiWay 53 Drive-In. It was renamed Stardusk Drive-In when it reopened for the 1950 season on April 22nd, 1950. Both ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Downtown Cinema on Jan 28, 2018 at 4:01 pm

This opened as Cameo on December 21st, 1946.

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rivest266 commented about Badger Theatre on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:57 pm

This opened as Wisconsin on November 23rd, 1925 and as Badger on December 25th, 1938. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:48 pm

This opened on January 19th, 1926 (not the 14th). Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

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rivest266 commented about Uptown Theatre on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:36 pm

This reopened as O'Klare on June 14th, 1935. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Crossroads 12 Theatre on Jan 25, 2018 at 10:15 pm

10 screens on August 17th, 1990. Ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Crossroads 12 Theatre on Jan 24, 2018 at 11:54 pm

Grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Cinema 16 on Jan 24, 2018 at 11:32 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Sky Vue Drive-In on Jan 24, 2018 at 11:27 pm

Grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Jan 24, 2018 at 11:00 pm

And reopened on May 18th, 1929 as Paramount. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Orpheum Theatre on Jan 24, 2018 at 10:45 pm

This was renamed Orpheum on January 24th, 1939 to avoid confusion with the Iowa theatre on Commercial St. Grand opening ad uploaded.