An article in the March 19, 1999 edition of he St Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the “[b]uilding housing the six theaters will be demolished, and a new theater will be built in close proximity to the currnt one at Mid Rivers Mall.”
This would suggest that the current theater is not a revamp but an entirely new construction.
The Cinema 1 & 2 appears to be an entirely different theater than the West Acres 6. An article in the November 20, 1983 edition of the Fargo Forum covered the opening of the West Acres 6.
The article states that CEC “In preparation for its construction [CEC} closed the Gateway and Lark theaters in downtown Fargo and Cinema I and II in West Acres” the article went on to say that CEC also owned and operated the South Cinema I, II, and II and the Moonlight Drive-in Theater in Fargo and Moorhead.
The West Acres 6 was eventually expanded into the current West Acres 14.
This theater closed as the Century 11 Theatres on August 13, 1998 just a few days shy of its 32nd anniversary.
I found something listing the final seating capacities and opening dates for each screen. It doesn’t seem likely that the original dome wound up seating only 122 people but, having never been inside, I can only assume it was cut up a bunch of times over the years. Either that, or there is some confusion in the document I found.
1=153 (07/17/87)
2=156 (07/17/87)
3=368 (04/07/76)
4=208 (04/07/76)
5=248 (08/03/79)
6=250 (08/03/79)
7=122 (4/19/66)
8=115 (3/25/70)
9=95 (12/20/91)
10=560 (12/20/91)
11=561 (12/20/91)
Names as it expanded were as follows:
Century 21
Century 21 & Century 22
Century 21-22-23-24, then later Century 4
Century 6
Century 8
Century 11
If you look at Google Earth imagery from 9/2005 it does look as though the building was demolished. It doesn’t make sense that they would have torn it all the way down since the RH is the roughly the same footprint.
@robboehm – if my comment about the Cinema 70 being remodeled into the Galaxy is clouding that at all, I do not have first hand knowledge of this. My comment was on the back of the description stating this to be true. However, if we are to keep this as a combined listing then the last operating name was the Galaxy 6 Cinemas, and if you’re going to put a chain name in front it was the Century Galaxy 6 Cinemas.
@ 50sSNIPES – Century did not reopen this theater in 1991, that was done by CinemaCal Enterprises. Century did not start operating this theater until 4/27/2001.
The address for this theater appears to be 200 Plaza Drive. Google streets shows a building at this location that is most assuredly an old Jerry Lewis Cinema and appears to be currently operated as Marty Auto Sales.
An article in the April 12, 1997 edition of the Bradenton Herald reported that the final night of business would be the 17th. The article cited the address as 701 Cortez Rd. The final filmes were Star Wars and Fargo.
I don’t think the closure was Cinemark’s idea. The landlord likely asked Cinemark to manage the theater for them until they had a better idea of what their plans were and now that they know, they no longer need Cinemark to operate the theater.
The theater was repurposed as a live music venue called “Front Stage Multiplex” sometime after Regal closed it. Articles suggest it operated last in 2022.
An article in the March 24, 1992 edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times detailed this theatre’s closing, noting that it was closed in 1987 so that the HVAC, projectors, and concessions stand could be updated.
The theater was built as a 7-plex in 1988 and theater 2 was split in May of 1995 (resulting in theatre 2 & 3). I just uploaded a 2004 photo of theatre 3 looking back at the projection booth. More at Cinematour.
An article in the March 19, 1999 edition of he St Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the “[b]uilding housing the six theaters will be demolished, and a new theater will be built in close proximity to the currnt one at Mid Rivers Mall.”
This would suggest that the current theater is not a revamp but an entirely new construction.
The Cinema 1 & 2 appears to be an entirely different theater than the West Acres 6. An article in the November 20, 1983 edition of the Fargo Forum covered the opening of the West Acres 6.
The article states that CEC “In preparation for its construction [CEC} closed the Gateway and Lark theaters in downtown Fargo and Cinema I and II in West Acres” the article went on to say that CEC also owned and operated the South Cinema I, II, and II and the Moonlight Drive-in Theater in Fargo and Moorhead.
The West Acres 6 was eventually expanded into the current West Acres 14.
Google has quite a few photos of this as a LOOK Cinema.
Theatre closed after business on November 10, 2024 – a week shy of its 30th birthday.
This theater closed as the Century 11 Theatres on August 13, 1998 just a few days shy of its 32nd anniversary.
I found something listing the final seating capacities and opening dates for each screen. It doesn’t seem likely that the original dome wound up seating only 122 people but, having never been inside, I can only assume it was cut up a bunch of times over the years. Either that, or there is some confusion in the document I found.
1=153 (07/17/87)
2=156 (07/17/87)
3=368 (04/07/76)
4=208 (04/07/76)
5=248 (08/03/79)
6=250 (08/03/79)
7=122 (4/19/66)
8=115 (3/25/70)
9=95 (12/20/91)
10=560 (12/20/91)
11=561 (12/20/91)
Names as it expanded were as follows: Century 21 Century 21 & Century 22 Century 21-22-23-24, then later Century 4 Century 6 Century 8 Century 11
Last day of operation was September 4, 1991
Opened in 1982 by ECA Theatres (Entertainment Centers of America). The entire mall has now been demolished, including the theater.
The theater was closed January 27, 2008. Am also curious what makes us think Cinemark took it over, I believe they built it from the ground up.
This photo is actually the photo for Premiere Cinemas Hollister, CA.
Confirming the final day was September 17, 1995. Demolition began in February 1996.
If you look at Google Earth imagery from 9/2005 it does look as though the building was demolished. It doesn’t make sense that they would have torn it all the way down since the RH is the roughly the same footprint.
@robboehm – if my comment about the Cinema 70 being remodeled into the Galaxy is clouding that at all, I do not have first hand knowledge of this. My comment was on the back of the description stating this to be true. However, if we are to keep this as a combined listing then the last operating name was the Galaxy 6 Cinemas, and if you’re going to put a chain name in front it was the Century Galaxy 6 Cinemas.
@ 50sSNIPES – Century did not reopen this theater in 1991, that was done by CinemaCal Enterprises. Century did not start operating this theater until 4/27/2001.
This theatre closed as a 4-plex after business on July 15, 1997.
Demolished in 2023 according to a post in Facebook group “FLASHBACK South Florida”
The Fort Myers News-Press listed the address as 1202 Taylor Lane Ext. Google street view shows there is currently a church occupying this building.
The address for this theater appears to be 200 Plaza Drive. Google streets shows a building at this location that is most assuredly an old Jerry Lewis Cinema and appears to be currently operated as Marty Auto Sales.
An article in the April 12, 1997 edition of the Bradenton Herald reported that the final night of business would be the 17th. The article cited the address as 701 Cortez Rd. The final filmes were Star Wars and Fargo.
I don’t think the closure was Cinemark’s idea. The landlord likely asked Cinemark to manage the theater for them until they had a better idea of what their plans were and now that they know, they no longer need Cinemark to operate the theater.
I’m fairly certain this is the theater being “explored” in this youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx5aDl8mQEc
The theater was repurposed as a live music venue called “Front Stage Multiplex” sometime after Regal closed it. Articles suggest it operated last in 2022.
An article in the March 24, 1992 edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times detailed this theatre’s closing, noting that it was closed in 1987 so that the HVAC, projectors, and concessions stand could be updated.
I worked for Century’s corporate office, starting in October 2000. This, the Burlingame, Geneva, and 49er were already closed when I started.
Internal paperwork suggests Century Oakland closed 3/30/2000.
The theater was built as a 7-plex in 1988 and theater 2 was split in May of 1995 (resulting in theatre 2 & 3). I just uploaded a 2004 photo of theatre 3 looking back at the projection booth. More at Cinematour.
Based on the ads that have been added and pinpointing it on Google Maps, the address of 315 College Ave is more accurate than 300 University Dr.
Was demolished in 2003.