Comments from Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois

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Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Grand Theater on Jun 10, 2010 at 9:33 pm

102 years ago, thanks again Don.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Bijou Theater on Jun 10, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Thanks Don.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Sturgeon Bay Cinema 6 on Jun 10, 2010 at 9:03 pm

In the summer movies are only shown in the afternoon, the rest of the year in the evening.

Any photos or more info?

Ah, BEAUTIFUL Door County!

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Gulfgate Cinema 4 on Jun 10, 2010 at 8:49 pm

SEATS:

I THINK it closed ABOUT 1998?

Anyone have anymore info or photos?

I think the red dot on the Google map is a bit off. Am I right that the theater was more over by the Huston Gateway Academy?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Pal Theatre on Jun 10, 2010 at 8:26 pm

Did Charlie ever get out?

How bout those photos? More info? An address?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Blue Hills Drive-In on Jun 9, 2010 at 10:36 pm

Well folks, it’s no question you found a drive-in. I don’t know if I would say it was at the north end of 138 or not, it could be, or could not be the Blue Hills??

It would be great if someone could find an exact address, photos, and more info!

It held 800 autos.

It was open from ABOUT 1969-1995? I know it was open in 1967.

In 1975 it was owned by Hallmark Releasing Corporation?

From 1990-1995 it was owned by Melrose Associates Incorporated?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about AMC Inver Grove 16 on Jun 9, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Opened ABOUT 1998, owned by Kerasotes Theaters till 2010. In 2010 owned by American Multi-Cinemas (AMC).

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about East Bend Twin Drive-In on Jun 9, 2010 at 9:21 pm

PLEASE CHANGE NAME TO WHAT MARQUEE READS:

east bend TWIN drive-in.

PLEASE CHANGE ADDRESS TO:

9897 OHIO 125.

Google Map shows the entire United States when HIGHWAY is used, but shows the correct location when OHIO is used.

“got photos or info?”

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Marrh Theatre on Jun 9, 2010 at 8:54 pm

PLEASE ADD TO THE ADDRESS:

508 NORTH GEORGIA AVENUE.

Anyone have more photos or more info on the theater?

Where did the name Marrh come from?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Ritz Theater on Jun 9, 2010 at 8:30 pm

For some reason the Google Map has it off some blocks. It is closer to the Bowling Green Police Department on the Photo Map.

Anyone have more info on the theater, or photos when it was a theater?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Surf Theater on Jun 9, 2010 at 7:47 pm

FUNCTION:

RETAIL.

Appears to be, Comfort of Home, a Furniture Store.

Most likley the Rio from ABOUT 1935-1945?

The Surf from ABOUT 1950-1955?

Not exactly sure of the dates, or when it changed names??

Owned by Long Theaters of Bay City, Texas, in 1940.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Grand Theater on Jun 9, 2010 at 7:26 pm

I THINK it was open in 1920?

Anyone have any photos, an address, or more info?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Bijou Theater on Jun 9, 2010 at 7:23 pm

Any photos, info, or an address?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Gaiety Theater on Jun 8, 2010 at 8:06 pm

AKA:

NOROMBEGA HALL.

STYLE:

GREEK REVIVAL.

The address does not work very well. The way I understand it, the theater faced Central Street and it’s back was to Franklin Street. Because the two streets are closest at Hamond Street, I would guess it was fairly close to that street?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about State Theatre on Jun 8, 2010 at 7:27 pm

“got info, address, photos?”

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Mediapolis Theatre on Jun 8, 2010 at 7:25 pm

Any help with an address, photos or info would be great!

After World War II the Military had thousands of surplus Quonset Huts and was selling them to anyone for $1,000. That is no doubt why so many Quonset Hut theaters showed up.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about M & R Theatre on Jun 8, 2010 at 7:11 pm

Any info or photos?

Why is it called a QUONSET Hut?

They were “invented” at the Davisville Naval Construction Battalion (=C.B.=Seabees get it?) Center, at QUONSET Point, Rhode Island. I landed and took off from the now closed U.S. Naval Air Station Quonset Point (now called Quonset State Airport).

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Keiser Theatre on Jun 8, 2010 at 6:46 pm

Ken Roe’s come up with about 13 Quonset Huts in a row. In case you don’t know want a Quonset Hut looks like, here’s a photo of one:

http://www.pbase.com/grainelev/image/98578305

Anyone have any info, an address or photos on the Keiser?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Cinerama Theatre on Jun 8, 2010 at 9:37 am

PLEASE CHANGE ADDRESS TO:

CLAIM STREET & NOORD STREET.

FUNCTION:

DANCE

Anyone have anymore info, photos?

The theater showed 3-strip CINERAMA from 4/11/61-8/29/64

It ran KINOPANORAMA (a Russian 3-strip “copy” of CINERAMA) from 7/6/62-12/19/62.

70mm CINERAMA from 9/10/64.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Rialto Theater on Jun 8, 2010 at 7:17 am

Thanks, SilconSam!

Hope the theater and area gets saved. As time goes by, if anyone hears anything let us know.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Worth Drive-In on Jun 8, 2010 at 7:12 am

Any other info, an address or photos?

I know it was closed by 1967.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Roxy Center on Jun 7, 2010 at 11:07 pm

Your best bet to see the theater is to click on the map and then click on the address on the left.

Anyone have any other photos?

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Family Auto Drive-In on Jun 7, 2010 at 10:31 pm

“got address & photos?”

I found that it was open from ABOUT 1950-1975? I know for sure it was open in 1967.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Pines Drive-In on Jun 7, 2010 at 10:25 pm

CORRECT NAME IS:

pineS.

Anyone have photos or an address?

I THINK it opened ABOUT 1950?

It was still open in 1967 and was still owned by Martin Theaters of Georgia and Alabama, Incorpoated of Columbus, Georgia.

I understand that the Interstate Hiway System first started in Tifton.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois commented about Hi-Way 82 Drive-In on Jun 7, 2010 at 10:10 pm

It was not open in 1967.

Tifton is the home of AGRIRAMA, which has nothing to do with CINERAMA. It is a Museum of Agriculture.

“got milk?” “got address?” “got photos?”