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rivest266 commented about Regal Jewel Stadium 16 on Aug 7, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Closing video:

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rivest266 commented about Regal Jewel Stadium 16 on Aug 7, 2023 at 3:29 pm

The first eight screens opened on August 8th, 1997, and screens 9-16 opened on September 26th, 1997 with little fanfare.

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rivest266 commented about Martin Theatre on Aug 7, 2023 at 2:58 pm

Closed by Davis Theatres in 1976 after expanding their Northside Cinemas.

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rivest266 commented about Westview Drive-In on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:23 am

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Encore 6 on Aug 7, 2023 at 10:10 am

Reopened as Encore 6 on August 1st, 1997. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Encore 6 on Aug 7, 2023 at 5:10 am

Grand opening ad posted.

Schulman 5 opening Schulman 5 opening 01 May 1986, Thu Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Lacy Lakeview 6 Theatres on Aug 7, 2023 at 2:33 am

This opened by Schulman Theatres as the Schulman 6 (not 5) on November 21st, 1990, and reopened under new management on December 18th, 1992, as the Lacy Lakeview cinemas. It was taken over by Hollywood Theatres in 1996.

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rivest266 commented about Diamond Point Theatre on Aug 6, 2023 at 6:26 am

Reopened on October 9th, 1992 by its former managers Diamond Point cinemas reopens Diamond Point cinemas reopens 09 Oct 1992, Fri Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Diamond Point Theatre on Aug 6, 2023 at 5:46 am

Closed in January 1994 after too many leaks

Diamond Point cinemas closedDiamond Point cinemas closed 03 Feb 1994, Thu Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about AMC Galaxy 16 on Aug 6, 2023 at 5:44 am

Opened on February 27th, 1998. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Cinema III & IV on Aug 6, 2023 at 5:38 am

Closed by Cineplex Odeon in 1994

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rivest266 commented about Lake Air Cinema I & II on Aug 6, 2023 at 5:31 am

Closed by Cineplex Odeon in 1990 and reopened by Cinemagic on March 19th, 1993. Another ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Houston Theatre on Aug 5, 2023 at 8:20 am

Closed by Davis Theatres in 1969 as the Northside Twin and Village theatres opens.

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rivest266 commented about Goober Drive-In on Aug 5, 2023 at 7:00 am

Correction: Opened on January 1st, 1952.

Goober Drive-In opening.Goober Drive-In opening. 30 Dec 1951, Sun The Dothan Eagle (Dothan, Alabama) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Dothan Theatre on Aug 4, 2023 at 4:40 pm

The Dothan Theatre opened on April 26th, 1941. Grand opening ad posted.

Dothan Theatre openingDothan Theatre opening 25 Apr 1941, Fri The Dothan Eagle (Dothan, Alabama) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Houston Theatre on Aug 4, 2023 at 4:14 pm

Operated by Martin Theatres per Film Daily Yearbook of 1940.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 4, 2023 at 3:58 pm

This may have been the 2nd Strand Theatre.

Article:

Palace theatre became the Strand theatre. Palace theatre became the Strand theatre. 27 Oct 1923, Sat The Dothan Eagle (Dothan, Alabama) Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Aug 4, 2023 at 3:22 pm

Opened August 5th, 1912, at the site of the old Criterion Theatre with its name announced on its stage. Grand opening ad posted.