Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Cinema On The Mall I & II on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:23 am

2 screens on June 2nd, 1972. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Cinema On The Mall I & II on Apr 15, 2017 at 5:21 pm

This opened on December 22nd, 1967. Grand opening ad in the photo section and below

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rivest266 commented about Clemens Center on Apr 15, 2017 at 4:46 pm

This reopened as the Elmira theatre on September 26th, 1952. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theater on Apr 15, 2017 at 3:22 pm

This opened on October 5th, 1925. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Clemens Center on Apr 15, 2017 at 3:13 pm

December 19th, 1925 opening article:

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theater on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:59 pm

This opened on September 24th, 1923. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Majestic Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:48 pm

This opened as Happy Hour and renamed Majestic in 1911. Article:

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rivest266 commented about Star Theater on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:23 pm

This opened on November 29th, 1916. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Big opening:

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rivest266 commented about Regent Theater on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:14 pm

October 4th, 1915 grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Colonial Theater on Apr 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm

This opened on September 18th, 1911. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:51 pm

November 21st, 1908 grand opening ad in the photo section. Article from Joe Vogel can be found at

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rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:44 pm

Reopened on January 4th, 1905

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rivest266 commented about Lyceum Theatre on Apr 15, 2017 at 1:35 pm

Old Lyceum theatre destroyed by fire

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rivest266 commented about Marcus Cedar Creek Cinema on Apr 3, 2017 at 5:51 pm

First 3 screens opened on November 24th, 1994. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Edmar Theatre on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:42 pm

Listings in the Wausau Daily Herald stopped in 1966 for this theatre.

rivest266 commented about Edmar Theatre on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:38 pm

This reopened as Edmar theatre on August 25th, 1961. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theater on Apr 2, 2017 at 2:56 pm

Article:

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rivest266 commented about Grand Theater on Apr 2, 2017 at 2:55 pm

This opened on November 24th, 1927, Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Village Triple on Apr 1, 2017 at 5:45 pm

3 screens on November 5th, 1971 becoming the first triplex cinema in Florida. Another ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Hi-Way Airport 9 Drive-In on Apr 1, 2017 at 5:34 pm

2 screens on June 23rd, 1971 ad in photo section
3 screens on October 15th, 1971 ad in photo section.
5 screens on November 3rd, 1972 Ad in photo section.
7 screens on August 24th, 1973 – Rebranded Airport Drive-In
8 screens on February 8th, 1974
9 screens on March 8th, 1974

rivest266 commented about Art Towne Twin on Apr 1, 2017 at 4:17 pm

This opened on February 18th, 1970 with one screen. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Mall Theatres 1 & 2 on Apr 1, 2017 at 3:59 pm

This opened on April 30th, 1971. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Article from aeterna:

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rivest266 commented about Screen Play Cinema 'n' Drafthouse on Mar 29, 2017 at 6:31 pm

December 16th, 1970 grand opening ad as Reef in the photo section. Reopened as Reef Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse on October 30th, 1981

rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Mar 29, 2017 at 6:26 pm

They must had been showing a dirty movie.

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rivest266 commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Mar 28, 2017 at 5:51 pm

An indoor theatre, called the Thunderbird Mini opened behind the refreshment center on September 4th, 1970 with “I am Curious (Yellow)”. On January 1st, 1971 it became a “members only” theatre closing in 1972. The outdoor theatre had shown adult movies until at least 1973. Three ads in the photo section.