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50sSNIPES commented about Cinema III & IV on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:31 pm

Closed on March 12, 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Stephen & Mary Birch Texas Theatre on Aug 3, 2025 at 3:02 pm

A recreation of its marquee was made at the Bullock Texas State Museum in Austin as a notable attraction

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50sSNIPES commented about Tryon Hills Twin Cinemas on Aug 3, 2025 at 12:32 pm

It actually closed on December 4, 1994 with “Clear And Present Danger” in Screen 1 and “Mask” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tower Merchants Six Cinemas on Aug 3, 2025 at 12:23 pm

Closed on August 24, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tower Twin Theatres on Aug 3, 2025 at 12:22 pm

It actually closed in late-December 1999, marking one of the last theaters to close in the 20th century, alongside the Waverly Place Cinemas in nearby Cary.

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50sSNIPES commented about Valley Theatres I & II on Aug 3, 2025 at 12:11 pm

It actually closed on January 22, 1989 with “Deep Star 6” in Screen 1 and “Terror Within” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arbor 7 Cinemas on Aug 3, 2025 at 12:06 pm

Expanded to seven on December 19, 1990.

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50sSNIPES commented about Showtown USA Drive-In on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:32 am

Closed on October 15, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bridge Creek 8 Cinema on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:30 am

Opened on November 18, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about Americana Theatre on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:28 am

The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arbor 7 Cinemas on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:26 am

The Arbor 7 Cinemas actually closed in March 2002.

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50sSNIPES commented about Windsor II Theatres on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:23 am

It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sharpstown Drive-In on Aug 3, 2025 at 9:18 am

Closed on March 28, 1976 with “Skyriders” and “Race With The Devil”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinemark Eastway 4 on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:17 am

Actual closing date is January 30, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Market Street Drive-In on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:16 am

Closed on August 24, 1975, demolished in October 1975.

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50sSNIPES commented about Memorial Theatre on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:14 am

Closed on September 13, 1984 with Disney’s “The Jungle Book” in Screen 1 and “Footloose” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Memorial City Mall 8 Cinemas on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:13 am

Later operated by Sony Theatres, last operated by Loews Cineplex, closing on March 1, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Thunderbird Twin Drive-In on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:10 am

Closed after the 1977 season.

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50sSNIPES commented about General Cinema Copperfield 6 on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:08 am

Closed in late-October 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bear Creek Cinema 6 on Aug 3, 2025 at 8:07 am

Closed on January 6, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Gayety Theatre on Aug 2, 2025 at 7:06 pm

Did receive a whole year of closure in early-1968 because of lease, but reopened on April 4, 1969 by a community club.

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50sSNIPES commented about Showplace 6 on Aug 2, 2025 at 6:28 pm

Closed on April 25, 1999.

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50sSNIPES commented about Third Avenue Playhouse on Aug 2, 2025 at 6:20 pm

The Third Avenue Playhouse bought movies back to the Donna in early-January 2014, screening classic movies on selected weekends. It was unknown how long that lasted, but I can confirm that the actual opening date is November 25, 1950 with “King Solomon’s Mines” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Westgate 3 on Aug 2, 2025 at 5:49 pm

Once operated by Presidio Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Southside Twin Drive-In on Aug 2, 2025 at 5:38 pm

Opened by Gulf State Theatres on January 10, 1969, and closed after the 1987 season.