Keene State College opened the Putnam Arts Lecture Hall on May 21, 1988 as a $300,000 gift from the Putham Foundation and the Markem Corporation of Keene. Grand opening on that day contains a film montage developed to demonstrate the capabilities of film in all formats from 16mm to 70mm, and a lecture and slide presentation on art history by Henry Freeman, who was the professor of art. The film portion of the program was narrated by Lawrence Benaquist, professor of film studies at Keene State.
The opening presentation contains the following: The 30-second Thomas Edison short “The Kiss” in 16mm, the early silent film “The Red Magician” with hand colorization in 16mm, a restoration of an eight-minute film on the oldest footage of the city of Keene from 1919 in 16mm, the Laurel & Hardy short “The Rogue Song” in 16mm, the Canadian 3D film “The Mask” in unknown, the James Cagney VistaVision film “Run for Cover” in 35mm, the Howard Hughes film “Son of Sinbad” with SuperScope squeezing process in 35mm, the 1982 Dolby Stereo Category #251 SR-D “Jiffy” Listening Test film in 35mm, the Daffy Duck Looney Tunes cartoon “Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century” in 70mm, and the first few minutes of “The Sound of Music” in 70mm.
First owner Charles Baldwin opened the Colonial Theatre on January 19, 1924 with Lon Chaney in the 1923 version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (unknown if extras added).
The Nashoba Valley appears to be closed during the late-1970s. The latest advertisement that I can find is the theater’s flea market during the 1978 season, but the screen appears to be still standing and operational by then. The screen was already removed by 1981.
This started life as the Acton Twin Cinemas, launching on June 15, 1973 with “The Poseidon Adventure” in Screen 1 and the double feature of “The Graduate” and “Carnal Knowledge” in Screen 2. Two more screens were added on December 19, 1980, which became a quad, and was renamed Acton Cinemas 1-2-3-4.
Hoyts Cinemas closed the “last-known” Acton Cinemas 4 on February 28, 2002 because of a number of factors, including the multiplex rise, low weeknight attendance, and an end of a 15-year lease.
This first opened as the Westmount Cinemas as a 709-seat twin-screener in 1977 by Odeon Theatres Canada. Cineplex Odeon began operating the Westmount in July 1984, and expanded to six screens in the early-1990s.
I cannot find any other information about the original Westmount Cinemas, but it most likely closed around the same time the newer Westmount opened close-by on May 8, 2009.
Last operated by Cineplex Odeon. The Odeon Theatre closed in the late-1980s and was demolished afterward to make way for the Galleria Market Place (later renamed Citi Plaza).
That’s because big changes are coming to the Canon Cinemas. According to co-owners Brandon Jones and Luke Parker-Bowles, they spoke to the Canon City Daily Record in February 2026 that the theater will undergo large-scale renovations to remove the current 600 seats and replace them with plush, luxury seats. He added that though the theater will lose 25-30% of its current seating capacity, Jones felt confident the updates would be well worth the sacrifice. The renovation plan includes upgrading the current interior décor and overhauling the projection and sound systems within the theater.
He added that the interior updates was the conversation about a rapidly upcoming small 50-car capacity drive-in theater and cinematic experience that will be affectionately called “Ranch Drive-In” and will mark the first time a drive-in theater will be operating in Canon City since the closure of the Sunset Drive-In after the 1990 season. I’m not joking, it literally does say that in the article. Here’s something weird about the upcoming drive-in. The Ranch will not just have a car capacity but also provide space for Adirondack seating, the screen will be twice as wide of a normal CinemaScope screen, and instead of a normal concession stand building, food trucks and vendors will also be on site for moviegoers.
A Google Street View from June 2026 shows that the theater is still open. Maybe it just closed temporarily a very short time ago.
The Lyn Theatre closed for the final time on February 28, 1991 with “Dances With Wolves”, and was demolished on July 1, 1991 to make way for a Blockbuster Video. Akron resident Brett Faidley last operated the Lyn throughout its last 18 years of operation since he took over the Lyn in 1973.
After the Blockbuster Video’s closure in 2013, the former Blockbuster building briefly became a BuyBacks before it was remodeled. Chipotle and an AT&T store now occupy the site. It was located in the Firestone Park neighborhood.
The Cloverleaf closed as a normal drive-in after the 1983 season. When it reopened for the 1984 season, its format switched to a mix of family and religious films before closing for the final time on September 15 of that year.
John Pazzelli is the original owner of the Grant, with LeRoy J. Boudreau being the original manager (with help by Sam Edelstein and Sam Aluni). Other original employees include Sam Aluni’s wife as the cashier, Louis Stone as the doorman, and the ushers being Gerald Knudson and Leonard Tobin. An International Falls man simply named Mr. Olson is the original projectionist.
Correction: “Romance of the Limberlost” ran three days after opening, as it only opened with “Gangster’s Boy” (unknown if extras added). Virginia, Minnesota-based radio station WHLB (later WEEP, now defunct) joined in the opening ceremonies on its Thanksgiving opening night.
Closed as a movie theater in August 1969.
Damaged by a projection booth fire on April 28, 1924.
Last operated by Carmike, closed on September 2, 1985 with “Pale Rider” and “Tightrope”.
Keene State College opened the Putnam Arts Lecture Hall on May 21, 1988 as a $300,000 gift from the Putham Foundation and the Markem Corporation of Keene. Grand opening on that day contains a film montage developed to demonstrate the capabilities of film in all formats from 16mm to 70mm, and a lecture and slide presentation on art history by Henry Freeman, who was the professor of art. The film portion of the program was narrated by Lawrence Benaquist, professor of film studies at Keene State.
The opening presentation contains the following: The 30-second Thomas Edison short “The Kiss” in 16mm, the early silent film “The Red Magician” with hand colorization in 16mm, a restoration of an eight-minute film on the oldest footage of the city of Keene from 1919 in 16mm, the Laurel & Hardy short “The Rogue Song” in 16mm, the Canadian 3D film “The Mask” in unknown, the James Cagney VistaVision film “Run for Cover” in 35mm, the Howard Hughes film “Son of Sinbad” with SuperScope squeezing process in 35mm, the 1982 Dolby Stereo Category #251 SR-D “Jiffy” Listening Test film in 35mm, the Daffy Duck Looney Tunes cartoon “Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century” in 70mm, and the first few minutes of “The Sound of Music” in 70mm.
First owner Charles Baldwin opened the Colonial Theatre on January 19, 1924 with Lon Chaney in the 1923 version of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (unknown if extras added).
Actual closing date is December 16, 1990, with Screen 1 closing with “Jacob’s Ladder” and Screen 2 closing with “Sibling Rivalry”.
The Nashoba Valley appears to be closed during the late-1970s. The latest advertisement that I can find is the theater’s flea market during the 1978 season, but the screen appears to be still standing and operational by then. The screen was already removed by 1981.
Actual closing date is September 14, 1986.
This started life as the Acton Twin Cinemas, launching on June 15, 1973 with “The Poseidon Adventure” in Screen 1 and the double feature of “The Graduate” and “Carnal Knowledge” in Screen 2. Two more screens were added on December 19, 1980, which became a quad, and was renamed Acton Cinemas 1-2-3-4.
Hoyts Cinemas closed the “last-known” Acton Cinemas 4 on February 28, 2002 because of a number of factors, including the multiplex rise, low weeknight attendance, and an end of a 15-year lease.
Taken over by United Artists on August 4, 1976.
Closed on April 26, 1987 with “King Kong Lives”, “Moving Violations”, and “The Fly”.
Appears that this closed with “Silver Bullet” on November 19, 1985.
This has to be taken around April 14, 1968, judging by the attractions.
This first opened as the Westmount Cinemas as a 709-seat twin-screener in 1977 by Odeon Theatres Canada. Cineplex Odeon began operating the Westmount in July 1984, and expanded to six screens in the early-1990s.
I cannot find any other information about the original Westmount Cinemas, but it most likely closed around the same time the newer Westmount opened close-by on May 8, 2009.
Portions of the mall are also built on the site of the Odeon Theatre, which closed in the late-1980s as a Cineplex Odeon twin-screener.
Last operated by Cineplex Odeon. The Odeon Theatre closed in the late-1980s and was demolished afterward to make way for the Galleria Market Place (later renamed Citi Plaza).
AMC Theatres once operated the Olde City Twin after AMC purchased the Budco chain in January 1987.
Once operated by Fabian Theaters.
That’s because big changes are coming to the Canon Cinemas. According to co-owners Brandon Jones and Luke Parker-Bowles, they spoke to the Canon City Daily Record in February 2026 that the theater will undergo large-scale renovations to remove the current 600 seats and replace them with plush, luxury seats. He added that though the theater will lose 25-30% of its current seating capacity, Jones felt confident the updates would be well worth the sacrifice. The renovation plan includes upgrading the current interior décor and overhauling the projection and sound systems within the theater.
He added that the interior updates was the conversation about a rapidly upcoming small 50-car capacity drive-in theater and cinematic experience that will be affectionately called “Ranch Drive-In” and will mark the first time a drive-in theater will be operating in Canon City since the closure of the Sunset Drive-In after the 1990 season. I’m not joking, it literally does say that in the article. Here’s something weird about the upcoming drive-in. The Ranch will not just have a car capacity but also provide space for Adirondack seating, the screen will be twice as wide of a normal CinemaScope screen, and instead of a normal concession stand building, food trucks and vendors will also be on site for moviegoers.
A Google Street View from June 2026 shows that the theater is still open. Maybe it just closed temporarily a very short time ago.
AMC briefly last operated the College before its closure.
Still open in the 1970s but was completely demolished by the early-1980s. The Walmart didn’t open at the site until May 15, 2005.
The Lyn Theatre closed for the final time on February 28, 1991 with “Dances With Wolves”, and was demolished on July 1, 1991 to make way for a Blockbuster Video. Akron resident Brett Faidley last operated the Lyn throughout its last 18 years of operation since he took over the Lyn in 1973.
After the Blockbuster Video’s closure in 2013, the former Blockbuster building briefly became a BuyBacks before it was remodeled. Chipotle and an AT&T store now occupy the site. It was located in the Firestone Park neighborhood.
The Cloverleaf closed as a normal drive-in after the 1983 season. When it reopened for the 1984 season, its format switched to a mix of family and religious films before closing for the final time on September 15 of that year.
Today marks 50 years since the Canal Road closed for the final time, which is October 1, 1976 with “Return Of A Man Called Horse” and “Trackdown”.
John Pazzelli is the original owner of the Grant, with LeRoy J. Boudreau being the original manager (with help by Sam Edelstein and Sam Aluni). Other original employees include Sam Aluni’s wife as the cashier, Louis Stone as the doorman, and the ushers being Gerald Knudson and Leonard Tobin. An International Falls man simply named Mr. Olson is the original projectionist.