Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Plaza Theatre on Sep 10, 2018 at 6:46 pm

This opened on October 28th, 1970. grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Meadowlark Cinema on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:59 pm

This opened on December 25th, 1969. Grand opening ad:

Meadowlark Cinerama opening Tue, Dec 23, 1969 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capilano Cinema on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:56 pm

This opened on May 7th, 1969. Grand opening ad below: Capilano cinema opening Wed, May 7, 1969 – 42 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Westmount Centre Cinemas on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:38 pm

This opened on January 13th, 1956 ad: Sahara theatre and restaurant opening Fri, Jan 13, 1956 – 11 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Golden West Drive-In on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:27 pm

This opened on July 21st, 1954 ad: Golden West Drive-In Tue, Jul 20, 1954 – 17 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Odeon Edmonton on Sep 9, 2018 at 4:03 pm

This opened on July 1st, 1954 ad: Odeon Edmonton opening Wed, Jun 30, 1954 – 12 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Jasper Cinema Centre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:47 pm

Grand opening ad: Jasper theatre opening Tue, Dec 1, 1953 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:38 pm

This opened on July 4th, 1952. Grand opening ad: Paramount theatre opening Thu, Jul 3, 1952 – 9 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Varscona Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:05 pm

Grand opening ad: Varscona theatre opening Sat, Jul 6, 1940 – 7 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:38 pm

This opened on October 13th, 1938

Roxy theatre opening Wed, Oct 12, 1938 – 5 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:24 pm

Another Strand theatre opened on July 14th, 1919 and closed in 1921.

rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:23 pm

Reopened as Strand on September 4th, 1931 Strand theatre opening Fri, Sep 4, 1931 – 20 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:10 pm

Reopened as Capitol on October 29th, 1923. ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 12:09 pm

Last day at the Capitol Capitol last day Sat, Nov 4, 1972 – 15 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Rialto Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 11:51 am

This opened as the New Bijou on October 22nd, 1910 and renamed Hippodrome on October 1st, 1917 and closed in 1918. Reopened on April 30th, 1921 as Rialto. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Princess Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 11:03 am

This opened on March 8th, 1915.

Princess theatre opening Sat, Mar 6, 1915 – 15 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Dreamland Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 9:56 am

This opened on August 6th, 1910. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Empress Theatre on Sep 9, 2018 at 9:38 am

This opened on November 23rd, 1912

Empress theatre opening Mon, Nov 25, 1912 – 5 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Movies 8 on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:45 am

This opened on October 7th, 1988. Grand opening ad posted

rivest266 commented about Central Square 4 on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:44 am

This was opened by Mann theatres on November 15th, 1979 and sold to Carmike Cinemas in 1992. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Carillon Theaters on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:34 am

This was opened on March 24th,1977 by Mann Theatres and taken over by Carmike Cinemas in 1992. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Towne Cinemas on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:32 am

This reopened as Towne on February 29th, 1980. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Geneva Drive-In on Sep 8, 2018 at 3:04 pm

This opened on July 4th,1948 and closed in 1974. Grand opening ad posted.

rivest266 commented about University Mall Twin Theatres on Sep 8, 2018 at 3:01 pm

Grand opening ad posted. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Pioneer Twin Drive-In on Sep 8, 2018 at 2:52 pm

Became a twin on June 25th, 1975