West Columbia 7

2500 Columbia Avenue West,
Battle Creek, MI 49015

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GQT Movies (Official)

Additional Info

Operated by: GQT Movies

Previously operated by: Goodrich Quality Theaters

Firms: Van Wenema & Postman

Functions: Movies (First Run)

Previous Names: West Columbia I & II, West Columbia I-III, West Columbia 4

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West Columbia 7

Opened as the West Columbia I & II on March 23, 1973. In February 1977 it became a three screen theatre, and in March 1984 it became a quad. West Columbia 7 is operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. Seating varies from 276 in the largest auditorium, to 127 in the smallest auditorium. It was closed on March 16, 2020, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Goodrich Quality Theatres went under and it was taken over by GQT Movies, re-opening in April 2021.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on May 2, 2014 at 9:48 am

The Boxoffice article Tinseltoes linked to says that the original West Columbia Theatres I&II was designed by the architectural firm of Van Wenema & Postman.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 12, 2016 at 2:54 pm

This opened as a twin cinema on March 23rd, 1973. Its grand opening ad can be found in the photo section for this cinema.

rivest266
rivest266 on September 12, 2016 at 4:57 pm

3 screens on February 18th, 1977 and four screens on March 16th, 1984. 1984 Grand opening ad in the photo section.

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on May 4, 2021 at 8:40 am

West Columbia 7 closed March 16, 2020 along with all of the Goodrich Theatre Circuit’s portfolio. Goodrich then declared bankruptcy ceasing operations.

The theatre opened under new management of GQT Movies Circuit on April 23, 2021 as GQT West Columbia 7. (Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group purchased the bankrupt circuit with partner VIP Cinemas taking over operation of 22 former Goodrich Quality Theatre locations including the Oxford location. GQT Movies' home office is located in Kentwood, Michigan.) This entry should be listed as Formerly Operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters and Operated by GQT Movies.

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