Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:48 pm

Screens 9 & 10 opened in June 1995.

rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Pekin 14 on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:47 pm

Opened on November 19,1999. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about GCC Pekin Mall Cinema I & II on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:44 pm

Correction: Closed 1999.

rivest266 commented about Metro Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:42 pm

Closed January 2nd, 2000.

rivest266 commented about Landmark Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:42 pm

It reached 12 screens in 1995 with two having stadium seating

rivest266 commented about Fox Theater on Jan 7, 2024 at 7:40 pm

The last listings were on January 22nd, 1989.

rivest266 commented about VIP Morton Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 6:26 pm

Chris1982, It was with Reynolds theatres. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Westlake Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 4:46 pm

Opened on February 28th, 1975 with 3 screens. Ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Metro Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Opened on February 9th, 1973 as the first twin cinema in Peoria. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about VIP Morton Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 4:25 pm

It opened on October 30th, 1972, as the Jerry Lewis Cinema. Grand opening ad posted. After the failure of the Jerry Lewis chain, it was renamed the Morton Cinema in April 1973.

rivest266 commented about Pekin Theatre on Jan 7, 2024 at 4:21 pm

Renamed Dollarodeon on October 10th, 1975, until 1977. October 10th, 1975, grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Fox Theater on Jan 7, 2024 at 3:31 pm

Opened on July 2nd, 1969 with “Funny Girl” on a hard-ticket policy. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Holiday Drive-In on Jan 7, 2024 at 3:17 pm

Opened on July 29th, 1965. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Pioneer Drive-In on Jan 7, 2024 at 3:05 pm

Opened on September 6th, 1964. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Fairview Mall Cinemas on Jan 7, 2024 at 12:55 pm

Closing article:

Fairview Cinema closing 12 Jan 2007, Fri The Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Mall Cinema 3 on Jan 6, 2024 at 12:42 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cinema 16 on Jan 5, 2024 at 4:57 pm

The Avondale mall was demolished in 2006 as there is new construction in 2007 for the Walmart.

rivest266 commented about Landmark Pen Centre on Jan 3, 2024 at 6:09 pm

Closed January 6th, 1997 for rebuilding. Pen Cinema closing 10 Jan 1997, Fri The Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Pendale Cinemas 1 & 2 on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:52 pm

Ad: Pendale Cinemas opening 30 Mar 1976, Tue The Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Pendale Cinemas 1 & 2 on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:49 pm

Opened by Canadian Theatres on March 31st, 1976 and later taken over by Canadian Odeon and closed by Cineplex Odeon on September 29th, 1996. Grand opening ads posted.

rivest266 commented about Lincoln Theatre on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:44 pm

Closed or stopped placing ads in the Standard in 1984.

rivest266 commented about Town Cinemas on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:42 pm

Closed in 1992 by Cineplex Odeon and new management reopened on February 12th, 1993 as a discount cinema. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Cineplex Odeon Fairview Mall Cinemas on Jan 3, 2024 at 5:40 pm

Opened on July 10th, 1992 by Cineplex Odeon with 5 screens and screens 6-9 opened on May 23rd, 1997 in time for “Lost World: Jurassic Park”

rivest266 commented about Urban Theater on Jan 2, 2024 at 2:13 pm

opening article: Urban Theatre opening 24 Jan 1941, Fri The Texas Mesquiter (Mesquite, Texas) Newspapers.com