The new operators have received initial zoning board approval to build a second screening room, a tapas restaurant, and a creperie; they must also get the approval of the historical commission: View link
The contents are being auctioned off and it now appears that that the theater will probably be demolished and a Costco built on the site:. This article also has some pictures: View link
Possibly, but the problem might be with Trademark; their Apple Valley location in Rhode Island was served an eviction notice due to non-payment of rent and closed recently (http://cinematreasures.org/news/25177_0_1_0_C/); the Apple Valley location was supposedly operated by Cinema Holdings, but the eviction notice was served on Trademark). Perhaps the reason that the mall operator was unwilling to extend a long term lease was due to erratic rent payments.
This webpage has quite a bit of information about the Tuczon 5 and has some pictures. According to the information here, the theater was closed in 1982. http://www.driveinmemories.com/drivein/tuc4di.htm
I wonder if the theater was designed by Vincent Raney who designed the Cinedomes built by Syufy/Century; that snackbar interior reminds me of those theaters.
In this article about the closing of the Colonial Commons, View link the theater’s former manager is quoted as saying the total is fifteen or sixteen.
As I noted in a comment on another AMC closing, there was no general AMC press release about these closings. Local news media seems to find out either just before or just after the theaters close. I just posted two items about two more located in Ohio. But there was some good news today; the former AMC in Keokuk, IA will be reopened. I hope that happens to at least some of the other former AMCs that have recently closed.
Comparing the pictures of the Barton Opera House and the postcard view of the Hippodrome, it is difficult to believe that they were the same building, but apparently was so.
This is my favorite theater in the Saint Louis area and I have never observed any hooliganism – though I rarely go on weekends. Like so many Saint Louis theatres, it is a bit of a drive to get to, so I would find it hard to believe it would be that much of a magnet, but I suppose it is possible.
A little historical episode about a raid on this theatre by the RCMP in 1945 looking for draft dodgers and deserters that appeared in Time Magazine: View link
If the information at the Rivest site is accurate, this theatre was twinned in the late 1970’s and was enlarged to eight screens in 1998. Current seat count is 1,075.
My concern is the possible if not likely impact on the programming at the Gateway, especially since Frank Theatres likes to portray themselves as family oriented. I hope it does mean the eventual end showings of art and independent films there.
The facade at least of this theater has survived and it appears to have been at least partially converted to retail:View link
The new operators have received initial zoning board approval to build a second screening room, a tapas restaurant, and a creperie; they must also get the approval of the historical commission: View link
The contents are being auctioned off and it now appears that that the theater will probably be demolished and a Costco built on the site:. This article also has some pictures: View link
The State of Washington has blocked the proposed stock sale, which most likely means that the theater will be closing soon: View link
Possibly, but the problem might be with Trademark; their Apple Valley location in Rhode Island was served an eviction notice due to non-payment of rent and closed recently (http://cinematreasures.org/news/25177_0_1_0_C/); the Apple Valley location was supposedly operated by Cinema Holdings, but the eviction notice was served on Trademark). Perhaps the reason that the mall operator was unwilling to extend a long term lease was due to erratic rent payments.
Interior of one of the screening rooms after triplexing in 1974: View link
There is a small picture of the theater on this webpage: View link
This webpage has quite a bit of information about the Tuczon 5 and has some pictures. According to the information here, the theater was closed in 1982. http://www.driveinmemories.com/drivein/tuc4di.htm
I wonder if the theater was designed by Vincent Raney who designed the Cinedomes built by Syufy/Century; that snackbar interior reminds me of those theaters.
Two pictures of the Century Park 16 can be seen here: View link
There are some pictures of this drive-in’s site and newspaper ads on its gallery page at Drive-ins.com: http://www.drive-ins.com/gallery/azttusc
This theater will be reopened by Eisentraut Theatres on December 10, 2010: View link
In this article about the closing of the Colonial Commons, View link the theater’s former manager is quoted as saying the total is fifteen or sixteen.
As I noted in a comment on another AMC closing, there was no general AMC press release about these closings. Local news media seems to find out either just before or just after the theaters close. I just posted two items about two more located in Ohio. But there was some good news today; the former AMC in Keokuk, IA will be reopened. I hope that happens to at least some of the other former AMCs that have recently closed.
Comparing the pictures of the Barton Opera House and the postcard view of the Hippodrome, it is difficult to believe that they were the same building, but apparently was so.
There is an article about the Barton Opera House here: View link and an archival photo of it here: View link
This is my favorite theater in the Saint Louis area and I have never observed any hooliganism – though I rarely go on weekends. Like so many Saint Louis theatres, it is a bit of a drive to get to, so I would find it hard to believe it would be that much of a magnet, but I suppose it is possible.
I shoulg have readthe article a bit more carefully; AMC had renamed the theater the Hamilton 10 before closing it.
Known in its last months as the Cinema 10, this theater was closed by AMC on November 28, 2010: View link
A little historical episode about a raid on this theatre by the RCMP in 1945 looking for draft dodgers and deserters that appeared in Time Magazine: View link
This theatre is still going strong. Its full address is 253 Rue Lindsay, Drummondville, Quebec, Canada J2C 1P2; telephone 819-474-6926. The current management is Cinémas RGFM. The official website is http://www.cinemasrgfm.com/
If the information at the Rivest site is accurate, this theatre was twinned in the late 1970’s and was enlarged to eight screens in 1998. Current seat count is 1,075.
More about the conversion to a Fork & Screen location: View link
According to this article, yes: View link
Sorry – I meant “does NOT mean…”.
My concern is the possible if not likely impact on the programming at the Gateway, especially since Frank Theatres likes to portray themselves as family oriented. I hope it does mean the eventual end showings of art and independent films there.
Another photo of the Ritz is on this webpage (scroll down about halfway): View link
There is a an exterior photo of the Tai Ping Theatre on this webpage (second one, scroll down a bit): View link