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driveinnut commented about AMC Burleson 14 on Jan 5, 2015 at 6:46 pm

In the 1940’s, there was the Dixie theatre. Anyone have pictures or information?

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driveinnut commented about Palace Theater on Dec 27, 2014 at 2:48 pm

The Palace became the Hico Theatre and was open through 1967.

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driveinnut commented about Ritz Theatre on Dec 26, 2014 at 8:21 am

The Dixie, Empire, and The Queen Theatre were open in 1917.

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driveinnut commented about Ritz Theatre on Dec 26, 2014 at 8:11 am

The Dixie Theatre was located on the north side of the downtown square and was open in 1914. I need more information about it if anyone can help.

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driveinnut commented about Gem Theater on Nov 30, 2014 at 10:57 am

Does anyone have any information about the La Grande theatre? It was open in 1913.

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driveinnut commented about Gem Theater on Nov 30, 2014 at 8:50 am

The Gem opened in 1921 and was built by Phipps and Layton. They also managed the Palace and Monogram theaters. The Palace opened in Feb. 1926. This information is from The Childress Index July 14,1948.

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driveinnut commented about Texan Theater on Sep 13, 2014 at 5:53 pm

The Hamilton Record newspaper from 1922 shows the Royal theatre was open but I don’t know the address. Could it have changed names and been the Texan?

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driveinnut commented about Fox Theatre on Sep 13, 2014 at 5:44 pm

The Fox was open in 1948. Any information or pictures would be appreciated.

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driveinnut commented about Melrose Theatre on Sep 13, 2014 at 5:41 pm

The Waco News Tribune shows that this theatre was open in 1948.Does anyone have a photo of it?

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driveinnut commented about Waco Drive-In on Sep 13, 2014 at 5:29 pm

The Waco News Tribune shows the address as 4100 La Salle Ave. The theatre opened in 1947 about the same time as the Circle Drive In on 2112 La Salle Ave.

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driveinnut commented about King Drive-In on Oct 12, 2013 at 5:07 pm

The Aspermont Star has the King Drive-in listed in a May 1952 edition.This is as far back as I could trace it. Does anyone have any pictures?

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driveinnut commented about Buckaroo Theatre on Oct 1, 2013 at 10:31 am

I looked for the address in the newspaper but found none in this issue. I’ll keep looking for them and update the information.

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driveinnut commented about Buckaroo Theatre on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:39 pm

The Breckenridge American newspaper shows two additional theaters. The Corral Drive In and the Trail Drive-In were open in Feb.1955.

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driveinnut commented about Majestic Theater on Sep 30, 2013 at 8:07 am

The J- TAC college newspaper in Stephenville announced the opening of the Majestic on May 14th,1920. Thomas Donnell was the manager.

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driveinnut commented about Chief Drive-In on Jul 5, 2013 at 3:07 pm

Does anyone have any information about the Sonic Drive In? It was located at 606 N Main. It was listed in the 1973 Cleburne city directory.

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driveinnut commented about Chief Drive-In on Jul 5, 2013 at 2:55 pm

According to the 1973 city directory of Cleburne, the address was 1824 N Main. The Chief was still open at that time.

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driveinnut commented about Foxfire Drive-In on Oct 6, 2012 at 7:39 am

Thanks for the update. The newspaper record only shows South HWY 75.

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driveinnut commented about Alvarado Theatre on Sep 25, 2012 at 2:46 pm

The Alvarado Drive In was located on E. Henderson St. @ Sunflower Ln. Currently there is a church and mobile offices on the lot.

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driveinnut commented about Cinema Circle Twin on Sep 8, 2012 at 10:10 pm

I was in Dodge City today (9-8-2012), the theatre was closed and is still up for sale.