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50sSNIPES commented about Senate Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:41 pm

Closed on April 21, 1983 with a special showing of “The Last Picture Show” in Screen 1 and Walt Disney’s “The Sword In The Stone” and “Winnie The Pooh And A Day For Eeyore” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Springfield Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:39 pm

Taken over by Mid-America in mid-October 1981, and closed on October 2, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Esquire Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:35 pm

Closed on September 25, 2003.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pantheon Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:34 pm

Closed on September 13, 1964 with “Muscle Beach Party” and “Kissin' Cousins”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Town & Country Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:26 pm

Opened with Stephen Boyd in “The Bible…In The Beginning” along with Tommy Thomassen at the Wurtlizer Organ and a Dixieland band performance one hour prior to ribbon cutting. It last operated as a twin before closing on April 2, 1998 with “The Apostle” and “The Big Lebowski”.

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50sSNIPES commented about 66 Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:25 pm

Closed on August 31, 1986 with “Born American” and “Reform School Girls”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capital City Cinema on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:20 pm

Opened with “Sounder”. It was closed on May 19, 1994 with “Tombstone”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:17 pm

Last operated by Mann Theatres, closed on September 23, 1976.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oriental Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Most likely closed on November 4, 1969 with “Daddy’s Gone-A-Hunting” and “April Fools”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Irvington Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Opened on October 10, 1924 with Irene Rich in “Boy Of Mine” (unknown if extras added), and closed on October 28, 1990 with a double feature of “Days Of Thunder” and “Flatliners”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:08 pm

Luxury Theatres was its last operator before closing as a movie theater on August 15, 1972 with “Dr. Phibes Rises Again” and “Dr. Jekyll And Sister Hyde”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Avalon Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:06 pm

The Sunnyside was originally located on 1045½ Belmont when it first opened in mid-1921.

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50sSNIPES commented about Broadway Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:05 pm

Last operated by Luxury Theatres, and closed on March 31, 1985. The Broadway closed with “Beverly Hills Cop”, “The Last Dragon”, and “Porky’s Revenge” splitting with “Friday The 13th” in screen order.

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50sSNIPES commented about Orpheum Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 12:01 pm

Closed on April 25, 1976.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bagdad Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:59 am

Opened on January 14, 1927 with Laura La Plante in “Her Big Night” with no extras, with the presentation supported by Helen Ernest playing the silver-toned Kimball organ, Leon Strashun conducting the orchestra who also plays a violin (formerly a concert master of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company), a performance by the Five Merry Maids of Jazz, and a Portland-based male quartet. One of the songs that Strashun conducted during the movie is “Kiss Me Again”. Actress Marilyn Miller alongside her white charger Beverly made a cameo stage appearance on opening, and a stage appearance by the San Su Strutters was presented as well.

Current functions are first-run and restaurant.

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50sSNIPES commented about Granada Theatre on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:56 am

Still abandoned as of 2026.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:40 am

Gone by the eaely-1980s. However, it was still listed in the 1972 topo, but cannot confirm its condition.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:39 am

Gone by the eaely-1980s. However, it was still listed in the 1972 topo, but cannot confirm its condition.

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50sSNIPES commented about White Oaks Cinema on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:38 am

Actual closing date is September 14, 2008.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Drive-In on Mar 22, 2026 at 11:28 am

Gone by the early-1980s. However, it was still listed in the 1972 topo, but cannot confirm its condition.

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50sSNIPES commented about Clinton Street Theater on Mar 22, 2026 at 1:43 am

Current functions are independent, foreign, East Indian, and classic films.

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50sSNIPES commented about Highway 64 Drive-In on Mar 21, 2026 at 11:52 pm

Still intact in the 1986 aerial view, also appearing to be operational.

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50sSNIPES commented about V-A Drive-In on Mar 21, 2026 at 11:49 pm

Gone by 1973.

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50sSNIPES commented about Texas Drive-In on Mar 21, 2026 at 11:46 pm

A 1974 aerial view shows the theater with its screen and glory in great condition, but was already gone by 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Holiday Drive-In on Mar 21, 2026 at 11:40 pm

A 1977 topo does show the theater being listed, but they forgot to add the fan shape.