AMC operated the theater from its November 21, 1984 opening until closing on September 24, 2000. It sat abandoned for almost two years until Movie Tavern took it over and reopened it on July 12, 2002.
Another fact about David Rocheville (full name David Charles Rocheville) is that he’s a resident from Lowell, Massachusetts, and had a lot of family in Massachusetts during the time of the murders, his sentencing, and death.
A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in appearing to be in operational shape, complete with screen and glory. Although I cannot find any information if its still open at the time or not.
Originally owned by Gary Nilsen and Mike Allgire (with help from the HLS Business Development Company), and the Cinema & Brew was located right next to Haverty’s Furniture and the Pet Supermarket (formerly Spec’s Music at the time). HLS also helped book a mix of first-run and second-run films into its lineup.
Lakeland’s Cinema & Brew originally housed 250 seats, a large 20ft screen, 35mm projection, stereo sound, and a satellite television system that shows music videos, sports, and sometimes closed-circuit concerts and fights between films.
First operated by Floyd Theatres.
Floyd Theatres operated the Bartow Drive-In until November 1978, when they left the Bartow for a very good reason. And the answer is adultery.
AMC operated the theater from its November 21, 1984 opening until closing on September 24, 2000. It sat abandoned for almost two years until Movie Tavern took it over and reopened it on July 12, 2002.
Actual closing date is January 8, 1989.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by SBC Theatres in June 1969.
Taken over by Commonwealth in June 1978.
Another fact about David Rocheville (full name David Charles Rocheville) is that he’s a resident from Lowell, Massachusetts, and had a lot of family in Massachusetts during the time of the murders, his sentencing, and death.
Taken between October 25 and 27, 1963. Also, is there a Star on top of the pole?
Originally named “Starlite” but can be sometimes called the “Starlight”.
The Morin Theatre name was still used into as late as 1970.
A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in appearing to be in operational shape, complete with screen and glory. Although I cannot find any information if its still open at the time or not.
Originally owned by brothers Bob and John Stizel.
Originally managed by Arch Campbell of Sarasota.
Actual closing date is October 1, 2016. One of the reasons of closure is that the Mugs theater’s roof was giving way due to leaks.
The Valle did suffer damage from a tornado on March 5, 2022, but reopened for the 2023 season.
Originally owned by Gary Nilsen and Mike Allgire (with help from the HLS Business Development Company), and the Cinema & Brew was located right next to Haverty’s Furniture and the Pet Supermarket (formerly Spec’s Music at the time). HLS also helped book a mix of first-run and second-run films into its lineup.
Lakeland’s Cinema & Brew originally housed 250 seats, a large 20ft screen, 35mm projection, stereo sound, and a satellite television system that shows music videos, sports, and sometimes closed-circuit concerts and fights between films.