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rivest266 commented about Village 6 on Dec 3, 2017 at 1:49 pm

The first two screens opened on November 5th, 1976 by Commonwealth Theatres. Grand opening ad:

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rivest266 commented about Cine 3 on Dec 3, 2017 at 12:48 pm

This opened on November 17th, 1976 as the Mann Triplex.

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Another NGC-MANN theatre opened with Chill Wills

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rivest266 commented about World Theatre on Dec 3, 2017 at 12:37 pm

Timeline

  • August 14th, 1949 opened as Warren theatre

  • December 25th, 1950 reopened as Campus theatre

  • 1965 became a live theatre called the Golden Horn theatre

  • 1966 movies are shown again

  • 1972 closed

  • October 3rd, 1974 reopened as the World Theatre.

more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Crystal Theatre on Dec 3, 2017 at 12:25 pm

The first ad for this theatre, the Crystal appeared on May 2nd, 1972.

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rivest266 commented about Go West Drive-In on Dec 3, 2017 at 12:01 pm

This opened as Mtn-Vu Drive-In on August 18th, 1948 as the first drive-in in town and closed down after the 1966 season. It reopened as the Go West! Drive-In on May 5th, 1967 with space for 700 cars. Both grand opening ads in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Fox Theatre on Dec 3, 2017 at 10:36 am

Grand opening section

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rivest266 commented about Roxy Theater on Dec 3, 2017 at 10:12 am

Grand opening ad

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rivest266 commented about Wilma Theater on Dec 3, 2017 at 9:59 am

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rivest266 commented about Wilma Theater on Dec 3, 2017 at 9:56 am

Major reopening newspaper section from September 29th, 1933

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rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Dec 3, 2017 at 9:39 am

This opened on December 1st, 1920. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Liberty Theater on Dec 3, 2017 at 9:29 am

This opened as Harnois on February 25th, 1909. articles, ad and pictures at

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https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15538001/harnois_theatre_opening/

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rivest266 commented about Twinair Drive-In on Dec 2, 2017 at 4:38 pm

This drive-in opened one day after the Ranch Drive-In.

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rivest266 commented about Highway 90 Drive-In on Dec 2, 2017 at 4:28 pm

This was renamed Hi-Way 90 Drive-In on December 29th, 1950.

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rivest266 commented about Pen Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 3:33 pm

This opened on June 16th, 1946.

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Ad in photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Gulf Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 2:35 pm

This opened on October 13th, 1945. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Florida Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 2:25 pm

First ad placed in 1942. May have been opened before.

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rivest266 commented about Rex Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 12:49 pm

Opened on November 21st, 1937.

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rivest266 commented about Saenger Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 12:35 pm

Bdeem, This newspaper article may help.

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rivest266 commented about Saenger Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 12:34 pm

Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

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rivest266 commented about Isis Theatre on Dec 2, 2017 at 11:42 am

This opened on May 14th, 1914. Grand opening ad in the photo section

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rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:02 pm

Closed down as Bow in 1961 and reopened as Fox again on December 21st, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section. In 1978 Mann sells their theatres in the area to Carisch theatres and closed down in 1981. It reopened under new management in 1982 and split into two cinemas opening on August 1st, 1984.

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rivest266 commented about Silver Bow Drive-In on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:47 pm

This opened on April 15th, 1977. First ad in the photo section. 2nd screens on July 16th, 1980.

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rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 3:58 pm

Closed down as Bow in 1961 and reopened as Fox again on December 21st, 1962. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Rialto Theater on Nov 30, 2017 at 3:47 pm

This closed in 1958 or 1959 and reopened on February 16th, 1962. 1962 ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Mother Lode Theatre on Nov 30, 2017 at 3:27 pm

This reopened as the Bow on September 25th, 1953. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below.

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