Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Art Cinemas 1-2 on Apr 1, 2018 at 10:40 am

This opened as V theatre on May 8th, 1942 and reopened as the Art theatre with “Hamlet” on a hard-ticket policy on April 9th, 1949. Full-time adult movies from 1972 and 2nd screen opening on December 22nd, 1978.

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 1, 2018 at 9:59 am

Article about its closing in 1971

Westown theatre · Sat, Feb 27, 1971 – 23 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Mar 31, 2018 at 12:02 pm

September 11th, 1970

Walter Reade Westown theatre. · Fri, Sep 11, 1970 – 48 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dayton Mall Cinemas on Mar 31, 2018 at 11:56 am

This opened on December 25th, 1969 with one 70MM screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:50 am

Opened on December 22nd, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

Fox Northwest Plaza · Fri, Dec 22, 1967 – 33 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cinema North 1-5 on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:50 am

Joe. Also another of the same design in Kettering.

rivest266 commented about Chakeres Theatres Kettering Cinemas I & II on Mar 31, 2018 at 10:45 am

This opened on December 27th, 1966. Grand opening ad in photo section and below.

Fox Kettering opening · Tue, Dec 27, 1966 – 7 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Southland 75 Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:28 am

Full page grand opening ad:

Southland 75 drive-in opening · Wed, Nov 25, 1964 – 8 · The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Sherwood North and South Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:26 am

This opened on July 12th, 1946. 2nd screen opened on June 27th, 1954 according to http://www.daytonhistorybooks.com/page/page/1648848.htm

rivest266 commented about Salem Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:24 am

This opened on August 15th, 1946. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about New Salem Theater on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:22 am

Reopened as the New Salem on July 2nd, 1954. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Ohio Follies Theatre on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:19 am

Reopened as the Ohio Follies on April 6th, 1962 on an adult film policy. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Dixie Twin Drive-In on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:09 am

This opened on July 12th, 1957. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema East on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:03 am

This reopened as Cinema East on August 20th, 1965. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Victoria Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:35 pm

September 18th, 1899 grand opening ad as Victoria in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about McCook Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:33 pm

This opened on July 10th, 1941. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

opened as Majestic on May 5th, 1913

Majestic theatre opening · Sat, May 3, 1913 – 10 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Mayfair Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:28 pm

Opened as Lyric on September 2nd, 1907 and closed as Lyric in 1933. Ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO Colonial Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:26 pm

This reopened as the Liberty theatre on September 26th, 1921. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about RKO Keith's Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:23 pm

Grand opening: B. F. Keith’s opening · Sat, Nov 25, 1922 – 7 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about RKO Colonial Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:21 pm

This reopened as Keith’s on September 20th, 1915 Ad below:

B. F. Keith’s Theatre opening · Sat, Sep 18, 1915 – 8 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Ideal Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:18 pm

This opened on August 9th, 1913.

rivest266 commented about Ideal Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:17 pm

Grand opening ad Ideal theatre opening · Sat, Aug 9, 1913 – 6 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Loew's Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:13 pm

Grand opening ad: Dayton theatre opening · Thu, May 2, 1918 – 16 · The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Davue Theatre on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:12 pm

Opened on September 4th, 1941. Grand opening ad in the photo section.