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rivest266 commented about Century Theatre on Dec 7, 2023 at 2:12 pm

Closed September 28th, 1989, and replaced with four more screens at the Jackson Square.

Century Theatre closingCentury Theatre closing 27 Sep 1989, Wed The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lakeside Plaza Cinemas on Dec 7, 2023 at 1:26 pm

“Temporary closed” by Famous Players on October 27th, 1987. Another ad posted. More to come.

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rivest266 commented about Hyland Cinema on Dec 7, 2023 at 1:18 pm

Closed October 6th, 1987. It was not THX certified.

Hyland theatre closedHyland theatre closed 06 Oct 1987, Tue The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lakeside Plaza Cinemas on Dec 7, 2023 at 1:10 pm

Closed in 1985 and reopened on March 7th, 1986, by Famous Players to supplement their Burlington Mall Cinemas. Grand opening ad posted. More to come…

Famous Players Lakeside Cinemas reopeningFamous Players Lakeside Cinemas reopening 07 Mar 1986, Fri The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Clappison Drive-In on Dec 7, 2023 at 12:56 pm

Last season: 1986.

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rivest266 commented about Zoetic on Dec 7, 2023 at 12:34 pm

Closed as York in 1985.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm

Closed in 1950 and reopened as Cinema on April 23rd, 1951 as 20th Century theatres takes it over. It closed during the weekend of May 23rd, 1982.

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rivest266 commented about Towne Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:47 pm

It was leased out by Canadian Odeon to adult cinema operators on December 24th, 1981 who renamed at Town Cinema and taken back by Odeon on January 22nd, 1982 who placed it on a first-run policy. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Showcase 6 Cinemas on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:29 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Main West Cinemas on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:25 pm

Grand opening date is wrong. It’s September 11th, 1981. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Lime Ridge Mall Cinemas 4 on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:18 pm

Picture posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 6:18 pm

Remodeled and reopened as a first-run cinema by Famous Players on March 17th, 1978. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Playhouse Cinema on Dec 6, 2023 at 6:13 pm

Closed as a cinema in 1957 and reopened as an adult cinema on June 30th, 1978 more to come..

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rivest266 commented about Skyway Drive-In on Dec 6, 2023 at 5:31 pm

Closed in October 1975 for the Fiesta Mall in which Famous Players opened a cinema there.

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rivest266 commented about Lakeside Plaza Cinemas on Dec 6, 2023 at 5:08 pm

opened on January 26th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 4:59 pm

Reopened as an adult cinema on October 5th, 1972 operated by the EVE pool of Famous Players. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 4:47 pm

Taken over by Granada Theatres on September 2nd, 1971 after the new Odeon theatres opened and closed on August 31st, 1972.

Capitol and Palace theatre closing and demolition. Capitol and Palace theatre closing and demolition. 06 Oct 1972, Fri The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Palace Theatre on Dec 6, 2023 at 4:28 pm

Taken over by Granada Theatres along with the Capitol on September 2nd, 1971 after Odeon opened the Odeon theatre 1 & 2. more to come.

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rivest266 commented about Broadway Cinema on Dec 6, 2023 at 4:26 pm

Reopened as Pussycat Cinema on November 7th, 1971, showing adult movies. Another ad posted. More to come…