Detective job: I remember this theatre being referred to as the “AMC Media Center” in its first years – before 2003 (when the mall was remodeled and renamed the “Burbank Town Center”). I have a ticket to a showing of “Blade Runner” dated November 1 (no year listed) that says “AMC Media” for the theatre. I don’t think this would have been 1991, since the re-release only played at the NuArt at that time and the Mall wasn’t open until later that month. To add to the mystery, this was a $4 ticket to an 8:30PM showing! Anybody know when “Blade Runner” showed here?
More commonly known as the “Valley 3 Theatres” and later the “Carmike Valley 3”. Closed August 25, 2001 according the a Des Moines Register article (“Carmike To Close 3 Iowa Theatres”), the mall was remodeled at least twice and the space was occupied by retail, then a restaurant “Kahunaville” which had it’s ribbon cutting celebration on July 25, 2007. Became Ocean Beach Bar & Grill circa November 2008. More information about the mall can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_West_Mall
20th Century Bowling was/is located at 505 South Duff, presumably next door – to the North of this 509 South Duff site. Apparently the building was demolished, but the sign was left standing.
According to a Des Moines Register article “Still Mad For The Movies” 5/18/1998 (Page 1T) by G.T. Melhus, this theatre was built (circa 1980s) by Dubinsky, sold to Excellence in 1988. It later became Carmike 11 circa 1990, then Nova 10 Cinemas circa 2002. 4353 MERLE Hay Road is street address.
According to Mark Heggen’s excellent website “Lost Cinemas Of Greater Des Moines” (http://lostcines.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html), the Galaxy began as the Empress in 1908, becoming the Pantages in 1921, the Sherman in 1922, the RKO Orpheum in 1933 (not to be confused with the other Orpheum further down the street at 210-8th), and finally as the Galaxy in 1966.
A December 9, 1950 Box-Office Magazine article announces the incorporation of the original owner – The West-Vue Drive-In Theatre Corp. of Des Moines: View link
Address was/is 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge, CA 91324
Detective job: I remember this theatre being referred to as the “AMC Media Center” in its first years – before 2003 (when the mall was remodeled and renamed the “Burbank Town Center”). I have a ticket to a showing of “Blade Runner” dated November 1 (no year listed) that says “AMC Media” for the theatre. I don’t think this would have been 1991, since the re-release only played at the NuArt at that time and the Mall wasn’t open until later that month. To add to the mystery, this was a $4 ticket to an 8:30PM showing! Anybody know when “Blade Runner” showed here?
Shouldn’t this theatre be listed as the Roxy Theatre, rather than Star’s Palace?
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Zip code 90067
Zip code is 91608
Zip code was/is 91324
Polk County tax records list the building the Sierra 3 was in as being built in 1972. The theatre closed in November 2007:
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Zip code was/is 91502.
More commonly known as the “Valley 3 Theatres” and later the “Carmike Valley 3”. Closed August 25, 2001 according the a Des Moines Register article (“Carmike To Close 3 Iowa Theatres”), the mall was remodeled at least twice and the space was occupied by retail, then a restaurant “Kahunaville” which had it’s ribbon cutting celebration on July 25, 2007. Became Ocean Beach Bar & Grill circa November 2008. More information about the mall can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_West_Mall
20th Century Bowling was/is located at 505 South Duff, presumably next door – to the North of this 509 South Duff site. Apparently the building was demolished, but the sign was left standing.
Looks like it opened in the late 1960s or possibly early 1970s.
The address listed in the newspaper article is 509 South Duff Avenue.
A couple of pictures can be found here – although the auothor of this blog has the closing date listed (incorrectly) as 1987: View link
Screen was still standing in 1990. Became “Sands Volleyball Club” prior to 1992.
According to a Des Moines Register article “Still Mad For The Movies” 5/18/1998 (Page 1T) by G.T. Melhus, this theatre was built (circa 1980s) by Dubinsky, sold to Excellence in 1988. It later became Carmike 11 circa 1990, then Nova 10 Cinemas circa 2002. 4353 MERLE Hay Road is street address.
According to Mark Heggen’s excellent website “Lost Cinemas Of Greater Des Moines” (http://lostcines.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html), the Galaxy began as the Empress in 1908, becoming the Pantages in 1921, the Sherman in 1922, the RKO Orpheum in 1933 (not to be confused with the other Orpheum further down the street at 210-8th), and finally as the Galaxy in 1966.
Actually I believe the ownership was the other way around. Operated by Dubinsky circa 1988, closed by Carmike (circa 2000?).
9 Theatres, 1600 seats. Built in 1999 according to Polk County tax records.
A December 9, 1950 Box-Office Magazine article announces the incorporation of the original owner – The West-Vue Drive-In Theatre Corp. of Des Moines: View link
Make that Governor Square. Thank you.
Area graded/developed 1988, nine-plex built 1994.
Nice theatre. Had a balcony, which was rare for modern theatres in the area in the 1970s-1980s.
Zip code is 50321 for what it’s worth.
The Fleur 4 Theatre was open at least as early as the spring of 1974 as I remember seeing Disney’s “Superdad” there then.