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50sSNIPES commented about Town Twin Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 3:48 pm

What’s really strange is that this was originally meant to operate as a twin-screen drive-in, but turns out that it operated as a single-screener throughout its history. There is a set of traces facing away from the theater itself, but no screen nor projection booth was established at the opposite side.

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50sSNIPES commented about Picture Show Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 3:42 pm

This most likely opened in the late-1970s or early-1980s. A 1976 aerial view shows the drive-in hasn’t been built yet.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lakeridge Twin on Feb 21, 2026 at 2:08 pm

The Walmart opened at the site on January 25, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Warwick Cinema on Feb 21, 2026 at 2:04 pm

The Walmart opened at parts of the site on June 26, 1996.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:57 pm

Actual opening date is February 9, 1921 with Theodore Roberts in “Everywoman” along with two unnamed shorts, the Canadian Cost Of Arms performing “O' Canada” and “God Save The King”, and John Whittaker singing “Mother Machree”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Brookdale 3 Cinemas on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:50 pm

Screens 2 and 3 closed on May 29, 2001, while Screen 1 remained open until the following day on May 30, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mustang Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:46 pm

Closed on September 29, 1985 with “Moving Violations” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “The Man With One Red Shoe” was also presented as well on its final attraction but was not played on its final night.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:28 pm

Famous Players opened Cornwall’s Capitol Theatre on January 23, 1928 with Wallace Beery in “Now We’re In The Air” along with two shorts, “My Lady Of Victories” and “Beauty Spots Of Canada”, Capitol News, and two live solo performances, “A Song Of Canada” by J.J. Whittaker and “Niagara The Glorious” by Jean Heig.

During its final years, the Capitol Theatre was last operated independently before closing for the final time on January 1, 1986 with “Santa Claus The Movie”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Seaway Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:21 pm

Closed on September 6, 1987 with four movies: “Dragnet”, “North Shore”, “Smokey And The Bandit”, and “Playing For Keeps”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Connection on Feb 21, 2026 at 1:03 pm

The old Walmart store at the theater site lasted from October 31, 1989 until January 1997 when it was relocated.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midway Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 12:48 pm

Operated as early as 1951.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Theatre on Feb 21, 2026 at 12:47 pm

Still open in 1941.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A 1966 topo doesn’t list the drive-in, meaning that it may’ve closed earlier than that.

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50sSNIPES commented about Airport Drive-In on Feb 21, 2026 at 3:17 am

Demolished in Spring 1967.

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50sSNIPES commented about Port Hope Drive-In on Feb 20, 2026 at 11:23 pm

Closed. Please update.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Feb 20, 2026 at 10:16 pm

Opened on July 2, 1952.

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50sSNIPES commented about Port Hope Drive-In on Feb 20, 2026 at 1:58 am

Closed in late-August 2023 for renovations, but it was confirmed as final closure because of extremely poor business. The entire theater was placed on sale afterward, which the “For Sale” sign was visible in the July 2024 Google Maps view.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coeburn Cinemas on Feb 20, 2026 at 1:51 am

Actual opening date is June 17, 1977, opening with “Walking Tall: Final Chapter” in Screen 1 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Park Playhouse and Performing Arts Centre on Feb 20, 2026 at 12:29 am

Once operated by Cineplex Odeon.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rainbow Cinemas Cobourg on Feb 20, 2026 at 12:29 am

The Northumberland Mall Theatres most likely opened in the Spring of 1994. It went through a series of chains including Cineplex Odeon, Galaxy Cinemas, and Ontario Theatres. Sometime in 2004, the theater began operating by an independent owner and remained like that until closing on July 15, 2014. Rainbow Cinemas reopened the theater on October 3, 2014.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oshawa Centre 4 on Feb 19, 2026 at 11:36 pm

The Oshawa Centre Cinemas most likely opened its doors on April 15, 1971 with “Love Story” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Barefoot Executive” in Screen 2. It started life as a twin, and was renamed Oshawa Centre 4 when both screens were divided into a quad during the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Madison Drive-In on Feb 19, 2026 at 11:16 pm

The exact address is 178-298 Theatre Rd, Madison, NC 27025. The concession stand/projection booth is still there in extremely rough shape as of 2026.

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50sSNIPES commented about Carolina Theatre on Feb 19, 2026 at 8:38 pm

Closed on October 30, 1986 with “Psycho III” in Screen 1 and “The Boy Who Could Fly” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hendersonville Outdoor Cinema on Feb 19, 2026 at 8:36 pm

The Hendersonville Drive-In actually operated as early as 1950. The popularity of the nearby multiplexes caused the closure of the Henderson Outdoor Cinema on October 26, 1986 with “A Nightmare On Elm Street 1 and 2”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Four Seasons Cinemas on Feb 19, 2026 at 8:22 pm

The Four Seasons Cinemas opened its doors on February 15, 1985 by Litchfield, opening with “The Breakfast Club”, “Vision Quest”, “Fast Forward”, and “Mischief” in screen order. Its original manager is Keith Black, and a total of 332 tickets were sold on opening night.