I cannot find this theater at all, but I found some clues on its history. This goofy-named theater was either short-lived or probably closed after a decade, because I saw no sign of the drive-in with the except of the Stardust in the 1983 aerial. However, there is a possibility that the drive-in may be located on 90. Although I found nothing there, there were paths that remind me of entrance and exit ramps just west of town on 90, but a 1974 topo says nothing about it. Otherwise, I clearly see nothing on 90 in the remainder of the west and all of east though.
The Heisman Cinema 4 was later operated by Commonwealth Theatres and lastly by United Artists before closing its doors for the final time on October 24, 1991. It was left abandoned for six-and-a-half years before converting a video store in April 1998 although it was originally scheduled for a conversion into a laundromat place.
The Sky-Vu opened on August 20, 1950 with Randolph Scott in “Fighting Men of the Plains” with no extra short subjects. It features the original installations of RCA speakers and a 40x50 screen.
General Cinema opened the GCC Chestnut Hill Cinema I & II on Christmas Day 1975 with “Lucky Lady” at Screen 1 and “The Man Who Would Be King” at Screen 2. In December 1979, both auditoriums split and became a quad. A few months later in June 1980, Screen #2 was split again (but this time it created narrow rooms), and became a five-screen theater. In May 1989, Screen #1 became the official THX auditorium in the theater. General Cinema operated the GCC Chestnut Hill 5 until being taken over by AMC after GCC’s defunction in 2002.
The Swansea 4 Cinemas was located inside the Swansea Mall building on 207 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, MA 02777. The theater opened its doors on December 22, 1976 by AMC. AMC operated the Swansea 4 Cinemas until October 15, 1982, when General Cinema took over operations of the Swansea 4. This lasted until February 21, 1988 when it was taken over by another theater chain, but I cannot find the chain or information about it.
The Swansea 4 Cinemas closed for the final time in 2000 in connection of a “new” Regal Stadium 12 inside the mall.
This Clifton Theatre replaced an older Clifton Theatre which closed on November 30, 1930 after being destroyed by the second out of two fires that same year.
The newer Clifton Theatre opened its doors in 1931, although I cannot find its grand opening date at all. For more than five decades, the Clifton Theatre served as a single-screen movie theater. But in 1983, the Clifton Theatre changed its name to “Cinema Theatre” retaining its single-screen.
Its last days as a single-screener concluded in 1996, and at the time it was converted into a five-screen theater, renaming it the “Clifton 5”.
The Chelmsford Drive-In was twinned in 1974, and the theater closed for the final time on September 3, 1988 with “The Blob” and “Red Heat” at Screen 1 and “Die Hard” and “License To Drive” at Screen 2 as its final films.
Actually, the Blue Hills Drive-In opened in mid-1957 according to a few articles from the Boston Globe. Also, a 1957 aerial view also shows the theater under construction, meaning that the Blue Hills Drive-In opened that same year.
The Blue Hills Drive-In closed for the final time on August 12, 1984 with “Police Academy” and “Risky Business” as its last films.
The Route 114 Drive-In opened in the early-to-mid 1950s, although there was not a lot of information for its start.
However, in the early 1980s, the Route 114 Drive-In began running mostly dusk-to-dawn shows, which were mainly first and second-run films targeting mainly PG to R audiences.
The Route 114 Drive-In closed for the final time on October 16, 1988 with its last dusk-to-dawn show. There were six films shown on its final day of operation (including “Big”, “Predator”, and “Die Hard” just to name a few).
This was taken during its three-day run of “Spy Who Came In From A Cold” and “Kid Rodelo” between April 25 and 27, 1966 according to the Commonwealth Journal archives. On the marquee shown here are the Virginia’s upcoming attraction(s), Walt Disney’s “The Ugly Dachshund” and “Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree”. Both films had a five-day run at the Virginia from April 28 until May 2, 1966.
The Circle Drive-In closed either in 1978 or 1979. A September 1980 article from the Waco Citizen says that the former Circle Drive-In was converted into a plumbing supply whole warehouse before it became an insurance office.
I cannot find this theater at all, but I found some clues on its history. This goofy-named theater was either short-lived or probably closed after a decade, because I saw no sign of the drive-in with the except of the Stardust in the 1983 aerial. However, there is a possibility that the drive-in may be located on 90. Although I found nothing there, there were paths that remind me of entrance and exit ramps just west of town on 90, but a 1974 topo says nothing about it. Otherwise, I clearly see nothing on 90 in the remainder of the west and all of east though.
Closed on September 17, 1995.
Opened on June 30, 1950 with “The Big Cat” along with a few unnamed short subjects. It was closed in 1983 and demolished the following year.
The Heisman Cinema 4 was later operated by Commonwealth Theatres and lastly by United Artists before closing its doors for the final time on October 24, 1991. It was left abandoned for six-and-a-half years before converting a video store in April 1998 although it was originally scheduled for a conversion into a laundromat place.
The Highway 270 Drive-In opened its gates on May 17, 1949 with Red Skelton in “The Fuller-Brush Man” along with an unnamed cartoon.
The Sky-Vu opened on August 20, 1950 with Randolph Scott in “Fighting Men of the Plains” with no extra short subjects. It features the original installations of RCA speakers and a 40x50 screen.
Judging from various papers, the Village was actually both a first and second-run theater since its a single-screener.
General Cinema opened the GCC Chestnut Hill Cinema I & II on Christmas Day 1975 with “Lucky Lady” at Screen 1 and “The Man Who Would Be King” at Screen 2. In December 1979, both auditoriums split and became a quad. A few months later in June 1980, Screen #2 was split again (but this time it created narrow rooms), and became a five-screen theater. In May 1989, Screen #1 became the official THX auditorium in the theater. General Cinema operated the GCC Chestnut Hill 5 until being taken over by AMC after GCC’s defunction in 2002.
Closed in 1975.
The Swansea 4 Cinemas was located inside the Swansea Mall building on 207 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, MA 02777. The theater opened its doors on December 22, 1976 by AMC. AMC operated the Swansea 4 Cinemas until October 15, 1982, when General Cinema took over operations of the Swansea 4. This lasted until February 21, 1988 when it was taken over by another theater chain, but I cannot find the chain or information about it.
The Swansea 4 Cinemas closed for the final time in 2000 in connection of a “new” Regal Stadium 12 inside the mall.
Opened in the early-1910s, closed in the mid-to-late 1960s.
This Clifton Theatre replaced an older Clifton Theatre which closed on November 30, 1930 after being destroyed by the second out of two fires that same year.
The newer Clifton Theatre opened its doors in 1931, although I cannot find its grand opening date at all. For more than five decades, the Clifton Theatre served as a single-screen movie theater. But in 1983, the Clifton Theatre changed its name to “Cinema Theatre” retaining its single-screen.
Its last days as a single-screener concluded in 1996, and at the time it was converted into a five-screen theater, renaming it the “Clifton 5”.
Closed In 1985.
The Skyview Drive-In closed for the final time on September 13, 1980 with “Richard Pryor: Live In Concert” and “Which Way Is Up” as its last films.
Opened on July 20, 1949.
The Chelmsford Drive-In was twinned in 1974, and the theater closed for the final time on September 3, 1988 with “The Blob” and “Red Heat” at Screen 1 and “Die Hard” and “License To Drive” at Screen 2 as its final films.
Actually, the Blue Hills Drive-In opened in mid-1957 according to a few articles from the Boston Globe. Also, a 1957 aerial view also shows the theater under construction, meaning that the Blue Hills Drive-In opened that same year.
The Blue Hills Drive-In closed for the final time on August 12, 1984 with “Police Academy” and “Risky Business” as its last films.
The Route 114 Drive-In opened in the early-to-mid 1950s, although there was not a lot of information for its start.
However, in the early 1980s, the Route 114 Drive-In began running mostly dusk-to-dawn shows, which were mainly first and second-run films targeting mainly PG to R audiences.
The Route 114 Drive-In closed for the final time on October 16, 1988 with its last dusk-to-dawn show. There were six films shown on its final day of operation (including “Big”, “Predator”, and “Die Hard” just to name a few).
I know there is a town called Lacy Lakeview nearby, but the address was listed as part of Waco. The correct address was 4501 I-35, Waco, TX 76705.
Closed on July 18, 1999.
Actual closing date is April 9, 1998.
Closed for the final time on October 15, 1999.
This was taken during its three-day run of “Spy Who Came In From A Cold” and “Kid Rodelo” between April 25 and 27, 1966 according to the Commonwealth Journal archives. On the marquee shown here are the Virginia’s upcoming attraction(s), Walt Disney’s “The Ugly Dachshund” and “Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree”. Both films had a five-day run at the Virginia from April 28 until May 2, 1966.
The “Winnie The Pooh” film the Fox Theatre showed on opening day is called “Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree”.
The Circle Drive-In closed either in 1978 or 1979. A September 1980 article from the Waco Citizen says that the former Circle Drive-In was converted into a plumbing supply whole warehouse before it became an insurance office.