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50sSNIPES commented about Casino Theatre Entertainment Center on Dec 30, 2025 at 8:00 am

Closed

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50sSNIPES commented about Ritz Company Playhouse on Dec 29, 2025 at 6:32 pm

Opened with Pat O'Brien in “I Married A Doctor” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theater on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:59 pm

The Capitol Theatre opened its doors on September 23, 1929 with Jack Oakie in “Street Girl” along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse in “The Barnyard Battle”, and the Educational comedy “The Bride’s Relations”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:47 pm

Newspaper articles confirmed that the Capitol was still open and running movies in 1970.

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50sSNIPES commented about Blue Ridge Drive-In on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:43 pm

Most likely opened on July 6, 1950 with “Montana” (unknown if extras added).

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50sSNIPES commented about Irem Temple Theatre on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:13 pm

Movies phased out after the end of World War II.

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50sSNIPES commented about Haubert Theatre on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:02 pm

Opened on July 4, 1925.

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50sSNIPES commented about Casino Theatre Entertainment Center on Dec 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm

First advertisement appeared on July 5, 1968 with “How To Save A Marriage”, but was unconfirmed if that is the correct opening date.

The Pocono Record confirmed that it was remodeled in April 1975, and yes, the Casino Theatre closed after it was sold in 2021. It was converted into a Vietnamese restaurant in May 2022.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meadowbrook Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 4:07 pm

Already operating as early as 1953, but after closure, it appears that the screen remained standing into the 1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Chief Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 3:50 pm

This operated as early as 1953 judging by the aerial view, but it looks like it has been recently constructed at the time. It appears that it closed during the 1970s and was completely gone by the early-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dell-Kern Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 3:49 pm

Still open in the 1970s, but appears that it closed later that decade. A 1984 aerial view shows the drive-in with its screen and projection/concession booth but the traces were barely visible.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tri-City Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 3:47 pm

A 1959 aerial view shows the drive-in being completely dead, but the screen appearing to be standing.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hi-Way Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 3:44 pm

A 1981 aerial view shows the Hi-Way appearing to be operational, but was gone by 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kirby Theater on Dec 28, 2025 at 3:13 pm

Although its opening date remains unknown, a November 1985 article confirms that this opened with James Stewart in “The Stratton Story”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Person Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 2:53 pm

Definitely a very small drive-in, probably around 100 cars. A 1983 aerial view shows the theater still intact, but was partially gone by 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jet Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Screen appears to be demolished in the 1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Creswell Theatre on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:58 pm

Opened in 1949 by Earl Davenport, destroyed by a fire on January 4, 1951, rebuilt afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Franklin Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:43 pm

Really unique to see a drive-in located across the street from downtown.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ahoskie Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:40 pm

Still operating in 1982 judging by the aerial view from that year, but was gone by 1993.

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50sSNIPES commented about Oleander Drive-In on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:37 pm

Demolished in 1982. Several trailer homes occupy the former drive-in space afterward.

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50sSNIPES commented about Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:17 pm

Carolina Cinemas operated the theater for only a brief time.

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50sSNIPES commented about Movies 8 on Dec 28, 2025 at 1:14 pm

Cinemark operated the theater until the early-2000s. A chain called Interstate Theatres (don’t know what Interstate it was) took it over until December 23, 2004. Starplex Cinemas took the bag afterward before Cinema Holdings Group took over on April 30, 2010. This didn’t last long, and an independent operator took it over the following year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Varsity Theatre on Dec 28, 2025 at 12:54 pm

Closed on July 1, 1999. It was last known as Varsity Cinema.

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50sSNIPES commented about Florida Theatre on Dec 28, 2025 at 12:52 pm

Closed as “The Movie Pub” on December 9, 1987 with “Made In Heaven”.

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50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on Dec 28, 2025 at 12:51 pm

I think the show moved to another theater.