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Northern Indiana movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette and
South Bend
1/2/2012
CRAWFORDVILLE BENTON COUNTY
BOSWELL Boswell N Main ? 1945-? 1955 410 seats
Roxy ? 1935-? 1940
EARL PARK Riviera ? 1940-? 1940
FOWLER
Dream ? 1945-? 1950 280 seats
Dreamland ? 1935-? 1940
Fowler 111 E. 5th Street http://www.fowlertheatre.com March 1, 1940- 196 seats Alliance Theater Corporation owned it in 1950. It was renovated, reopening in July 2012.
OXFORD
Oxford 113 Smith ? 1950-? 1955
WHEATFIELD
Star ? 1935
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FOUNTAIN COUNTY
ATTICA
Attica Drive-In ? 1950
Devon 107 W Mill St 1932- 500 seats Owned by Carey and Alexander 1940-1975
Messer ? 1935-? 1955 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre.
Orpheum ? 1935 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre.
Wabash ? 1925-? 1930 Wabash Amusements owned this theatre in 1925
Wabash Drive-In W. Jackson at Milligan Hill Road ? 1955-? 1975
COVINGTON
Lyric 1313 7th St ? 1935-? 1990
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VEEDERSBURG
41 Drive-In S. Sterling north of E. State ? 1955-? 1964
Joe Million Outdoor Drive-In ? 1950
Tokio AKA: Tokyo, Vee
? 1930-? 1930
Tokyo AKA: Tokio, Vee
? 1935-1941
Vee AKA: Tokio, Tokyo
205 Main 1941-? 1955 260 seats This theatre was renamed Vee when Japan attacked Peral harbor in Hawaii.
Veedersburg Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY
CRAWFORDSVILLE
Arc ? 1925-? 1930
Auto ? 1945 200 cars
Ben Hur Drive-In ? 1950-1993 Syndicate Theatres owned this drive-in from 1955-closing.
Capri 8 205 Dry Branch 2000- ? 2000 opened by George Kerasotes Company 2005 taken over by Carmike Cinemas.
Yelp.ca
C-Ville Drive-In Lebanon Road at Aspen Drive ? 1950-? 1964 Owners: 1950 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. 1961-1964 Syndicate Theatres
Idle Hour Main St.
Ritz ? 1935-? 1955 180 seats
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Strand 126 S. Green 1880-? 1980 1,113 seats Owner 1964-1980 Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises * 1880 opened * 1919 rebuilt * 1980's twinned
Vanity 122 S. Washington ? 1940-? 1969 Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises owned this 390-seat theatre 1964-1969. It is now a live playhouse.
Von Ritz ? 1940 Vonderschmitt Amusement Enterprises owned this theatre.
DARLINGTON
Marshall ? 1935
Sunshine Main ? 1940-? 1955 210 seats
LADOGA
Ladoga E Main ? 1940-? 1955
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WARREN COUNTY
WILLIAMSPORT
Gem ? 1935-? 1945
Opera House ? 1935
Princess ? 1925
Warren ? 1955
Williamsport Monroe St. ? 1940-? 1950 240 seats
Zeno ? 1955 40 listings
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FORT WAYNE ALLEN COUNTY
FORT BENJAMIN HARRIS U.S.M.P.S ? 1935-? 1940
FORT WAYNE Allen ? 1920-? 1925 W. C. Quimby Enterprises owned it in 1925
Auditorium ? 1950-? 1955
Avenue ? 1940
Broadway AKA: Indiana
2441 Broadway 1930
Capitol AKA: Majestic, Civic 172 W. Berry ? 1930-? 1950 435 seats Owned by Marcus Enterprises in 1950
Carmike 20 3930 East Dupont Road July 22nd, 2005- Announced Nov 4, 1998, but construction was halted due to Carmike's bankruptcy until 2005.
Cinema Center 437 East Berry 1991- www.cinemacenter.org Art and Independent cinema in downtown.
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Cinema South 6809 S. Hanna 1971-? 1980 Owners: 1971 Alliance Theater Corporation 1980 Y & W Theatres
Civic AKA: Palace
126 E. Washington 1958-? 1965
Clyde AKA: Quimby Village
1810 Bluffton Rd 1951-1976 * April 19, 1951 opened as Clyde * 1976 renamed Quimby Village 1 & 2 * Early 1990's closed
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Coldwater AKA: Coldwater Stadium 14
211 W Washington Center Rd 1991- * 1991 opened by Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. * 1993 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 2003-2004 Expanded from 8-13 screens and upgraded to stadium seating to compete with the Rave and the Carmike 20
Colonial ? 1920-? 1925 W. C. Quimby Enterprises owned it in 1925
Coventry 5495 Coventry Ln ? 1990- Late 1980's opened by Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. * 1993 bought out by Regal Cinemas * 1995 expanded to 13 screens * 2002 closed when it could not keep up with the Rave. * 2004 reopened by Starplex Cinemas with only 8 screens. it's now show second-run movies. 2,702 seats with 13 screens, 1,790 seats in 8 screens
Creithton AKA: Eastern
Smith/Creighton ? 1935
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East 30 Drive-In near 7270 Lincoln Highway ? 1951-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp. 1985 Y & W Theatres
Eastern AKA: Creighton
Smith/Creighton ? 1940-? 1955 600 seats Owner in 1950: Marcus Enterprises
Embassy AKA: Emboyd
121 W Jefferson 1952-1972 http://www.embassycentre.org/ * May 14, 1928 opened as Emboyd * 1952 renamed Embassy * 1972 stopped showing movies It's now a performing arts center.
Emboyd AKA: Embassy
121 W Jefferson May 14th, 1928-1952 3,000 seats
Empress AKA: Strand
E. Wayne & S. Clinton Fall 1912-1917
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Family Main ? 1935-? 1950 450 seats Mallers Bros owned it in 1935
Fort Wayne Dollar Movies AKA: Georgetown Square I & II, Georgetown Dollar Movies
6414 E State Blvd 2003-2008
Fort Wayne Drive-In 5800 Bluffton ? 1940-? 1985 Owners: 1961-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp.
Gateway I, II & III 1505 Goshen Road (Old Gateway Plaza) 1971-? 1998 Owners: 1971 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp. 1980 Y & W Theatres 1990 Kerasotes This cinema was carved out of the former Woolworth’s.
Georgetown Square I & II AKA: Fort Wayne Dollar Movies, Georgetown Dollar Movies
6414 E State Blvd ? 1980-2003 * Late 1970's opened by Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. * 1993 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 2003 Regal Cinemas closes it and it is reopened as Fort Wayne Dollar Movies later in the same year
Georgetown Dollar Movies 3 AKA: Fort Wayne Dollar Movies
6414 E State Blvd 2008-2009
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Glenbrook Cinema I, II & III 4201 Coldwater Rd ? 1980-2002 * Late 1970's opened by General Cinemas * 1993 taken over by Regal Cinemas 2002 closed
Roadsiderelic
Hillcrest Drive-In near Southtown Mall ? 1955-? 1985 Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. owned it in 1985
Holiday I & II 949 Northcrest Shopping Center 1969-1998 * 1969 opened by Alliance Theater Corporation with one cinema. * 1970 2nd cinema added * 1975 owner: Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp. * 1980-1993 owners: Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. * 1993-1998 owners: Regal Cinemas * 2003 demolished
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Holiday 6 Coliseum Blvd and Clinton Street ? 1990-2005 Same owners of the Holiday I & II
Indiana AKA: Broadway
2441 Broadway ? 1935-? 1955 600 seats
Isis It’s organ was shipped to this theatre in 1918.
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Jefferson 116 W Jefferson 1912-1978 1,100 seats Owners: 1925 W. C. Quimby Enterprises 1935 Harrison Theater and Realty Corp. 1940 W. C. Quimby Enterprises 1950-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp.
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Jefferson Point & IMAX 18 4250 W. Jefferson Blvd. November 2001- Rave Motion Pictures owned this cinema. IMAX added in 2010.
Lincoln ? 1935
Lincolndale Drive-In 118x Goshen ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. 1961-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. and Hall Releasing Corp.
Lyric AKA: Wayne
1014 S. Calhoun 1908-?
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Majestic AKA: Capitol, Civic
172 W. Berry ? 1910-? 1925
Maumee 1121 Maumee ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats
New Lincoln ? 1940-? 1945
Northcrest Drive-In Hwy 33 ? 1964-? 1975 Owners 1964-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation
Northwood Cinema Grill 2 6069 Stellhorn Rd ? 1998- * Late 1970's opened as Northwood Park Cinema I & II by General Cinemas * 1993 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 1996 closed by Regal Cinemas and reopened as Northwood Cinema Grill in November 1998 by James Duffy who left it shortly after.
Northwood Park Cinema I & II 6069 Stellhorn Rd ? 1980-1996
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Orpheum September 5, 1915-? 1920
Palace 126 E Washington 1915-1958 1,157 seats Owners: 1925 W. C. Quimby Enterprises 1935 Harrison Theater and Realty Corp. 1940 W. C. Quimby Enterprises
Paramount 121 E Wayne 1927-? 1955 2,200 seats Owners: 1925 W. C. Quimby Enterprises 1935 Harrison Theater and Realty Corp. 1940 W. C. Quimby Enterprises
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Quimby Village 1 & 2 AKA: Clyde
1810 Bluffton Rd 1976-1994 * April 19, 1951 opened as Clyde * 1976 renamed Quimby Village 1 & 2 as it is taken over by Mallers-Spirou Management Corp. * 1993 taken over by Regal Cinemas * 1994 closed
Quincy ? 1955
Rialto 2616 S Calhoun 1924-1989 620 seats *1924: The 700-seat theater opens at 2616 S. Calhoun St. *1940s: Remodeling add a 300-seat balcony. *1952: Marquee sign goes up. *1967: Theater sold by James Heliotes family to partnership consisting of the local Mallers-Spirou Management Inc. and Alliance Theatre Corp. of Chicago. *1979: Mallers-Spirou closes the theater and puts it up for sale. *1980: Theater sold to Taso Promotions of Chicago, which briefly shows Spanish-language films. *1982: New local owners buy theater and reopen it as a pornographic movie house. *1986: Allen County Prosecutor's Office sues to seize the Rialto, claiming the owners violated state racketeering and corrupt organization law. Owners later plead guilty to distributing obscene material and promoting prostitution, but do not lose the building. *1989: The Rialto closes. *1990: Historic-preservation group ARCH Inc. places the Rialto on its Endangered Structures List. *1993: The city names the Rialto a locally designated historic district. *2003: Local group The Reclamation Project buys the theater. Members will make it a center for theater, the arts and urban ministry.
Riley ? 1930-? 1940 Owners: 1935 Mallers Bros 1940 W. C. Quimby Enterprises
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Southtown I & II AKA: Southtown I,II & III
7800 S Anthony Blvd June 30th, 1971-2001 * June 30th, 1971 opened as a twin * Early 1980's 3 cinemas * General Cinemas sells it in 1993 * 2001 closed * 2005 the Southtown Mall is demolished Photo: cinematour.com
Spectator ? 1975-1976
State 1211 E State ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats
Strand AKA: Empress
E. Wayne & S. Clinton 1917-? 1945 W. C. Quimby Enterprises owned it
Sunset Drive-In ? 1955-? 1961 Alliance Theater Corporation owned it in 1961
Times Corner Times Corners shopping center This is now a sushi bar. Thanks to Matt Jerico.
Wayne AKA: Lyric
1014 S Calhoun ? 1945-? 1964 750 seats
Wells 1441 N. Wells ? 1935-? 1955 Mallers Bros owned this 487-seat theatre.
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MONROEVILLE
Capitol ? 1940
Monroe ? 1940-? 1955 210 seats I've been doing a little research on the Monroe Theatre (204 South St.) in Monroeville, Indiana. My Great Grandparents, George and Betty Fellers, were the 2nd owners till they sold it around 1957. I believe it operated as a theatre for several more years when the congregation of St. Mark Lutheran (across the street) split and the Monroe became Peace Mission Lutheran Church. Afterwards, it was a NAPA store until the structure was deemed unsafe after a storm and eventually torn down in 2004. Thanks to Dan Baker
NEW HAVEN New Haven ? 1935-? 1955 61 listings
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FORT WAYNE NORTH DE KALB COUNTY
AUBURN Auburn Cinemas 8 1111 Smaltz Way 2005- NCG Cinemas owns this theatre.
Court Main 1916-1963 931 seats
State of Indiana
Empire ? 1940
Northway 1 & 2 500 North ? 1990-2005
Smart ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats
BUTLER
Butler Broadway ? 1935-? 1955 240 seats
GARRETT
Auburn-Garrett Drive-In 1014 State Road 8 1951-
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Gala 111 S Randolph ? 1939-? 1955 530 seats Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre in 1955.
Pastime ? 1935-? 1940
Royal 120 S Randolph 1913-? 1950 200 seats
Silver Screen 111 S. Randolph Street ? 1990-2012 Owners: 1990 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. 2005 Cinema Associates
Tri-Hi Drive-In ? 1955
WATERLOO
Joy Main ? 1955
Lyric Main ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats
Waterloo ? 1940
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LA GRANGE COUNTY
HOWE
Academy ? 1935
School ? 1940
LA GRANGE Wigton ? 1935-? 1955 390 seats
TOPEKA
Topeka ? 1935-? 1935
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NOBLE COUNTY
ALBION
Albion 112 N. Orange ? 1935-? 1955 220 seats
KENDALLVILLE
Hi-Vue Drive-In ? 1955-? 1980 Hudson Reality owned this theatre.
Princess ? 1935-? 1950 Hudson Reality owned this theatre.
Colonial 108 S. Main 1915-? 1950
Spencer Opera House AKA: Strand
221 S. Main 1890-1929
Strand AKA: Spencer Opera House
221 S Main 1929- http://www.cinemaassociates.com/ * 1890 opened as Spencer Opera House at a cost of $25,000. It seated 750 * 1917-1918 closed due to WWI * 1920's Sold to the Deardorf family * 1929 Sold to the Hudson family and renamed Strand. They also owned the Colonial and the Princess in town. * 1930's seating increased to 953 * 1953 Cinemascope installed * 1959 Ben-Hur remains the highest attended movie at the strand * 1980's twinned
LIGONIER
Crystal 311 S. Cavin Street 1907-? 1955 401 seats * 1907 opened * 1924 renovation making it a "modern movie theater" * Late 1950's stopped showing movies * 1970 demolished
Whitelite 206 S. Cavin 1910-1924 214 seats * 1910 opened by Lou Schlotterback * 1924 closed
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STEUBEN COUNTY
ANGOLA Brokaw 200 N Public Sq ? 1930- 576 seats Twinned in the late 1980's
Brokaw and Strand Theatres
Croxton ? 1930
Lakeland Drive-In 2016 N. Wayne ? 1950
Strand 160 N Public Sq ? 1935- 278 seats
FREMONT
Star ? 1935-? 1955 32 listings
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SOUTH FORT WAYNE ADAMS COUNTY
DECATUR Adams ? 1930-? 1955 850 seats Owned by Affiliated Theatres 1950-1955
Cort ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats Owned by Affiliated Theatres 1950-1955
Decatur Drive-In 4km southeast of town ? 1951-1992 Owner in 1955: Affiliated Theatres
Madison ? 1935-? 1950 315 seats
GENEVA
Geneva Drive-In End of Spring Street ? 1985
Limbelost Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Between Berne and Geneva
New Star ? 1935
Star 453 E Line St ? 1940-? 1990 200 seats Owner in 1990: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc.
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HUNTINGTON COUNTY
HUNTINGTON
Apollo ? 1925 H. Strader owned this theatre.
Huntington 528 N Jefferson St ? 1930-? 1990 960 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres 1969-1990 Syndicate Theatres This is now a church.
Huntington 7 350 Hauenstein Rd 1999- Goodrich Quality Theatres owns this cinema.
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Huntington Drive-In 1291 Condit St http://www.huntingtondrivein.com/ 1950- * 1950 opened * 1969-2000 owned by Syndicate Theatres * 2001 renovated with a new roof on the concession building, a repaired fence and new playground equipment. The season is April-September. * 2005 a storm damaged the screen * 2012 2 screens
Jefferson ? 1925-? 1955 820 seats Owners: 1925 H. Strader 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres
Tivoli ? 1935-? 1955 340 seats Owners: 1935 Servaas, John, Circuit 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres
WARREN
Mystic ? 1935-? 1945
Savoy ? 1940
Warren N Wayne ? 1945-? 1955 449 seats
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WELLS COUNTY
BLUFFTON Bluffton Drive-In North of town ? 1955-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1964 Mallers Bros 1980 Mallers-Spirou Management Corp.
Gaiety ? 1935 Mallers Bros owned this theatre.
Grand 1930-? 1935 Owned in 1935 by Mallers Bros
New Grand Main ? 1940-? 1964 600 seats Owners: 1950-1964 Mallers Bros
Roxy ? 1945-? 1964 250 seats Owner 1961-1964: Mallers Bros
OSSIAN
Strand ? 1935-? 1945
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WHITLEY COUNTY
CHURUBUSCO
Busco ? 1935-? 1940
York ? 1945-? 1955
COLUMBIA CITY Bones 4 655 N. Opportunity Drive February 22nd, 2007- 500 seats This is named after the nickname of the theatre’s owner, Chris Jones. It is the first theatre in the state to offer MoPix for the deaf and blind. Seating: 200, 100, 100, 100
Columbia 12 Van Buren ? 1930-? 1955 Owner 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres
Miller 309 Van Buren ? 1940-? 1950 Owner in 1950: Affiliated Theatres
West 30 Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975
SOUTH WHITLEY Kent 220 s. state www.ktnttheatre.com 1936- 200 seats In 2012, this cinema is raising funds to get a new digital projector. $13,970 raised as of July 1 out of $60,000 needed.
New Whitley ? 1935 31 listings
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KENTLAND JASPER COUNTY
REMINGTON Little Paramount ? 1940-? 1945
Rem Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 290 seats
State of Indiana
Roxy ? 1940-? 1945
RENSSELAER
Palace S. Van Rensselaer ? 1930-? 1955 527 seats Owners: 1940 Johnson, H. H. Theaters 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres
Ritz W.Washington http://www.ritzcinema.net ? 1960-1983, January 26, 2007- 404 seats Owners: 1940 Johnson, H. H. Theaters 1950 Affiliated Theatres
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NEWTON COUNTY
BROOK
Brook 211 W. Main ? 1935-? 1955 392 seats It’s now a bar.
GOODLAND
Gravel ? 1940-? 1950 355 seats
KENTLAND
Brook ? 1950-? 1955
Kent 108 E. Ray ? 1941-2008 448 seats Affiliated Theatres owned this theatre in 1950
Kentland ? 1935
New Kent ? 1940
MOROCCO
Clavendon ? 1935
Morocco ? 1940-? 1955 280 seats 13 listings
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KOKOMO HOWARD COUNTY
KOKOMO Cinema 3 & 4 1971-shortly after
Cinema I & II ? 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc. owned this theatre.
Colonial 119 N Buckeye ? 1930-? 1955 463 seats Owner in 1935: Lucus Theater Circuit
Fox 110 W Mulberry ? 1940-? 1955 400 seats Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre.
Grand ? 1920 Kokomo Grand Theater owned this theatre.
Indiana 325 N Main ? 1930-? 1961 1,000 seats Owners: 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940-1961 Alliance Theater Corporation
Isis 111 S Main ? 1920-? 1982 500 seats Owners: 1920 Kokomo Grand Theater 1925 Marion Theatres 1930 Fourth Avenue Amusements 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Hudson Theatres
Kokomo Drive-In Rt 54 ? 1950-? 1955 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this drive-in.
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Kokomo Mall Cinema 8 1530 East Blvd ? 1973-2006 * 1963 The Kokomo Mall opened * Around 1973 the cinemas were opened by General Cinemas with 3 screens * Early 1980's 4 screens * Late 1980's taken over by Kerasotes * Early 1990's 8 screens * 2006 closed
Markland Mall Cinemas 1201 S Reed Rd ? 1980- * 1969 a cinema opened under a different name. * Late 1970's opened by United Artists with 3 screens * Early 1990's taken over by Kerasotes and expanded to 5 screens 2006 became a discount cinema. * 2007 closed
Photos: Kolomo Mall and Markland Mall from www.cinematour.com Isis: State of Indiana
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North Drive-In AKA: Miami Open Air
Highway 31 N at W. 1150 S ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc.
Palace ? 1945
Paramount ? 1920-? 1940 Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises owned this cinema in 1935
Royal Cinemas King & Queen ? 1975 Hudson Theatres owned this cinema.
ShowPlace 12 1530 East Blvd 2006- Owners: 2006-2010 Kerasotes 2010- AMC
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Sipe 127 E Sycamore ? 1920-? 1969 1,500 seats Owners: 1920 Strand Theatres 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940 Alliance Theater Corporation
South Drive-In Highway 31 S at Alto Road ? 1955-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc.
Southgate ? 1969 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this cinema.
Strand ? 1920 Strand Theatres owned this theatre.
Victory ? 1920
Woods 113 W Sycamore April 14th, 1925-? 1955 236 seats Owners: 1935-1940 Servaas, John, Circuit 1945-1955 Alliance Theater Corporation
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MIAMI COUNTY
PERU
Colonial ? 1925
Eastwood AKA: Jerry Lewis
663 E Main St ? 1980-2010 * 1971 opened as Jerry Lewis * Late 1970's taken over by Kerasotes and a second screen added to the west side of the building. It is renamed Eastwood * September 1980 became the first discount theatre in the Kerasotes chain. Business took off and it is still open as of 2006. * 2010 AMC takes it over, closed Nov 29. Photo from www.cinematour.com
Grand ? 1935 Lucus Theater Circuit owned this theatre.
Indiana ? 1935 Lucus Theater Circuit owned this theatre.
Isis ? 1925
Jerry Lewis AKA: Eastwood
663 E Main St 1971-? 1975
Liberty ? 1925-? 1930
Peru ? 1930-? 1935
Peru Drive-In N. Broadway at Roxy Lane ? 1955-? 1980 Owners: 1961 Alliance Theater Corporation
Ritz 20 S Broadway ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats Owners: 1935 Goulden, Louis B. Enterprises 1940-1950 Alliance Theater Corporation
Roxy 20 S Broadway ? 1940-? 1975 1,100 seats Owners: 1935 joint owners: Gregory Enterprises, Lucus Theater Circuit 1940-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc.
State ? 1940-? 1945
Victoria ? 1925
Wallace 21 W Main ? 1935-? 1961 750 seats Owners: 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940-1961 Alliance Theater Corporation
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TIPTON COUNTY
TIPTON
Diana 137 E Jefferson http://www.facebook.com/DianaTheatreTipton 1926- 350 seats Owner in 1955: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. This burned down in 1947 and reopened on April 26th, 1948
Grand ? 1925 Clyde Wilson owned this theatre.
Martz ? 1925 Clyde Wilson owned this theatre.
Ritz Main ? 1935-? 1955 Mallers Bros. owned this 667-seat theatre.
WINDFALL
Aron ? 1945-? 1955 229 seats
Rex ? 1940 41 listings
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LAFAYETTE CARROLL COUNTY
DELPHI Arc 116 W. Main ? 1930-? 1945
Roxy ? 1940-? 1955 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this 225-seat theatre.
FLORA
Flora S. Center and Main ? 1940-? 1955
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CLINTON COUNTY
COLFAX
Arcade ? 1940
FRANKFORT
Clinton 58 S Jackson ? 1940-? 1955 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this 650-seat theatre.
Conely ? 1930-? 1935
Frankfort 2 AKA: Jerry Lewis
1557 W. Wabash 1973-2006
Jerry Lewis Twin AKA: Frankfort
1557 W. Wabash 1972-1973
Outdoor Drive-In ? 1950-? 1980 Owners: 1955-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc.
Princess ? 1930-? 1935 Gregory Enterprises owned it in 1935
Rialto ? 1935-? 1940
Ritz ? 1940-? 1945 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre.
Roxy 54 S Main ? 1935-? 1975 1,100 seats Owners: 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc.
Strand ? 1935
KIRKLAN
Citadel ? 1935
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TIPPICANOE COUNTY
LAFAYETTE
Arc 122 N. 5th St. 1921-? 1955 404 seats
Arc 425 Main 1909-1921
Arcade ? 1930
East Side Drive-In 3500 St. Rd. 26 E ? 1955-1984 Owners: 1955 Fourth Avenue Amusements 1975 United Artists Goodrich's Eastside 10 is built on the site.
Eastside 10 300 Farabee Dr N ? 1995- Goodrich Quality Theatres owns this cinema.
Family 600 Main 1906-1935 Owners: 1920 Luna Amusements 1930 Fourth Avenue Amusements Demolished for the Lafayette Theatre.
Jerry Lewis Twin 1971-shortly after.
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Lafayette 600 Main 1938-1990 782 seats * September 1, 1938 opened by Fourth Avenue Amusements with "Four's a Crowd", it seated 1,251. * Early 1970's taken over by United Artists * 1990 closed * May 18, 2006 reopened as a banquet hall, there are plans to show movies. http://www.b-levi.com/preservation/lafayette_theater.php
Lafayette 7 3525 McCarty Ln ? 2000- Goodrich Quality Theatres owns this cinema.
Lafayette Drive-In AKA: East Side Drive-In
3500 St. Rd. 26 E 1948-? 1955
Lima ? 1930
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Luna 629 Main ? 1920-? 1964 900 seats Owners: 1920 Luna Amusements 1930-1964 Fourth Avenue Amusements
Lyric ? 1925-? 1930 Owners: 1920 Luna Amusements 1930 Fourth Avenue Amusements
Main 631 Main ? 1935-1956 480 seats Owner in 1950: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc.
Market Square 2 2200 Elmwood Ave ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990 United Artists 1995 Goodrich Quality Theatres
Mars 113 N 6th St 1921-1977 1,200 seats * April 19, 1921 opened by Luna Amusements * Late 1920's taken over by Fourth Avenue Amusements * January 1929 the first talkie in Lafayette opened here. * Early 1970's taken over by United Artists * 1977 stopped showing movies. * 1977 renamed The Long Center For the Performing Arts * 1999 restored http://www.longcentertheater.com/
New Main ? 1940-? 1945 Servaas, John, Circuit owned this theatre.
Ski-Hi Drive-In ? 1950
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Tippecanoe Mall Cinemas I, II, III & IV 2415 Sagamore Pky S 1974-? 1998 * 1974 opened by CinemaNational * Late 1970's taken over by United Artists * Early 1990's taken over by Goodrich Quality Theatres * Closed 1999
UA Cinema I & II 2200 Elmwood Ave ? 1975-? 1985 United Artists owned this theatre.
Victoria ? 1909
OTTERBEIN
Band Box ? 1940-? 1945
WEST LAFAYETTE Cameo I & II 1400 W. State ? 1975-? 1990 United Artists owned this twin cinema.
Cinema West ? 1969-? 1990 Owners: 1969 Fourth Avenue Amusements 1975 United Artists
Wabush Landing 9 300 E State St 2000- Goodrich Quality Theatres owns this cinema.
West Side Drive-In Yager Road and Northwestern Avenue 1950-1973 Fourth Avenue Amusements owned this theatre.
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WHITE COUNTY
BROOKSTON
Paramount ? 1940
MONON
Howard 1938-? 1955 394 seats Theatrical Managers, Inc owned it in 1940. It is used on an part-time basis.
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NJkNAAAAIBAJ&dq=montreal%20eaton&sjid=o2MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5603%2C1340561
Strand ? 1935-? 1935
MONTICELLO
Lakes 115 S Main ? 1935-? 1975 Carey and Alexander owned this 500-seat theatre.
Lakeshore Drive-In 100 Rickey 1949- 570 cars
Lyric ? 1930-? 1940 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre
Strand ? 1930 Carey and Alexander owned this theatre.
Twin Lakes 107 S. Main ? 1980- Vore Cinema Corp. owned this theatre 1980-1985
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LOGANSPORT CASS COUNTY
DUNKIRK Main ? 1945-? 1955 400 seats
Rex ? 1935-? 1940
LOGANSPORT
Arc ? 1935-? 1945
Ark ? 1920 E. L. McDermott owned this theatre.
Colonial ? 1920-? 1930 Hornbeck Amusements Co. owned this theatre in 1925
Grand ? 1920-? 1930 Owners: 1920 E. L. McDermott 1925 Hornbeck Amusements Co. 1930 Fourth Avenue Amusements
Logan ? 1930-? 1955 1,190 seats Fourth Avenue Amusements owned this theatre in 1930
Logansport Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this drive-in
Logansport Mall 1970-shortly after
Luna ? 1925-? 1930 Owners: 1925 Hornbeck Amusements Co. 1930 Fourth Avenue Amusements
Main ? 1935
Movies at Cass Plaza 3 Cass Plaza ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 United Artists 1995 Goodrich Quality Theatres
New ? 1940
Paramount ? 1920-? 1950 450 seats Owners: 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940 Alliance Theater Corporation
Roxy ? 1935-? 1955 758 seats Owners: 1935 Gregory Enterprises 1940 Alliance Theater Corporation
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Skyline Drive-In 1353 N Highway 17 ? 1950- Owners: 1955-1969 Alliance Theater Corporation 1975 Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc and Hallmark Releasing Corp.
State 321 E Market St 1941- 600 seats * 1941 opened by Alliance Theater Corporation * Early 1970's taken over by Cinecom Theatres Midwest States, Inc and Hallmark Releasing Corp. * 1980's twinned
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FULTON COUNTY
AKRON
Madrid ? 1940-? 1955 230 seats
KEWANNA Key 1949-? 1970 300 seats
Palace ? 1940
ROCHESTER
Char Bell AKA: Times
618 Main 1924-1942 * February 21, 1924 opened as Char-Bell. The name came the first owners, Charles and Belle Krieghbaum. * November 4, 1929 the first talkie "Salute" opened * 1942 new owners renames it Times * 1973 closed * 1974 reopened by new owners * 1979 twinned * 1985 a fire damaged the building. However it was repaired and remodeled and once again it opened.
Earle Main and 9th 1907-1908 * June 22, 1907 opened as the first cinema in Rochester * October 15, 1908 burned down and not rebuilt.
Kai-Gee (I) 716 Main 1908-1913 * 1908 opened at 716 Main * 1913 closed and a new building opened at 710 Main St, * 1917 closed
Kai-Gee (II) 710 Main 1913-1917
Lakeshore Drive-In Route 14 1953-1956 Alliance Theater Corporation owned this short-lived drive-in
Manitou 120 E 8th St. ? 1935-? 1950 540 seats Affiliated Theatres owned it.
Paramount 814 Main 1915-1925 * 1915 opened * 1925 closed a B & B men's wear store is in the building.
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Rex 1934-1944 350 seats Owners: 1940 Servaas, John, Circuit 1950 Alliance Theater Corporation
Rochester Drive-In N 400 E at Route 14 ? 1955-? 1964
Theatre 626 Main 1915
Times 618 Main 1942- See Char Bell for more details.
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PULASKI COUNTY
FRANCESVILLE Devon Bill st. June 1939-? 1955 397 seats
Myers ? 1935-? 1945
MEDARYVILLE
Harper ? 1950-? 1955
WINAMAC
Isis Pearl/Montecello http://www.isistheatrewinamac.com/ 1913- Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre in 1955
Palace N. Market (now Key Bank) 1910-1913
Winamic Drive-In ? 1950 37 listings
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SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
MISHAWAKA
100 Center Cinema 2 100 S Center St Closed by 2004
Cinema Art AKA: Tivoli 208 N Main ? 1965-1991 This was an adult cinema.
Marquette ? 1975 Plitt Theatres owned this theatre
Mishawaka ? 1930-? 1935 650 seats
Movies 6 AKA: University Park
6424 Grape Rd 2000- Cinemark owns this former General Cinema cinema.
Movies 14 AKA: Movies 10
910 W Edison Rd ? 1998 10 screens in 1995 14 in 1999 * June 7, 1999 a smoke bomb exploded in the theatre.
Northside 122 Mishawaka ? 1940-? 1955 Cochovety, L. owned this theatre.
Roxy ? 1935
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Tivoli AKA: Cinema Art
208 N. Main May 21st, 1925-1958
Temple ? 1930-? 1945 Cochovety, L. owned this theatre.
Tivoli 208 N Main 1927-1958 700 seats * 1925 opened with 1,000 seats * 1929 wired for sound. * Owner 1940-1955: Cochovety, L. * 1958 closed * Late 1960's-1991 reopened as Cinema Art and shown adult films * Named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 * February 2005 demolished
Town & Country 2360 N Hickory Rd 1970-2000 * Opened as a single screen by ABC Great States with 1,078 seats * 1974 taken over by Plitt Theatres * 1978 2 screens * 1982 3 screens * 1986 taken over by Cineplex Odeon * Early 1990's taken over by Kerasotes * 1999 closed when the ShowPlace 16 opened. From Figaro 14 at Cinematreasures.org ABC Theatres, the original owners, thought it would be much more cost effective to pop all the corn a week in advance, store it in bags and then just heat it up in a large warmer at the concession stand. The result was very stale tasting popcorn.
University Mall Cinema I,II,III & IV AKA: University Park CInema West 3
6424 Grape Rd 1979-2000 General Cinemas owned this theatre.
University Park Cinema 6 6424 Grape Rd December 12th, 1986-2000 This was owned by General Cinemas. It was taken over by Cinemark and renamed Movies 6
NOTRE-DAME Browin Cinema 100 Performing Arts Center ? 2006-
NORTH LIBERTY Liberty ? 1935
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OSCEOLA
Starlight Drive-In Old US 20 & W. County Line Road ? 1950-? 1985 Owner 1980-1985 L & M Management
1952
SOUTH BEND Armo 915 S Michigan ? 1930-? 1950 600 seats 1950 owner: Affiliated Theatres.
Auditorium ? 1920
Avon AKA: Strand
319 S Michigan 1949-? 1975 1,000 seats * 1926 opened as Strand * 1949 renamed Avon and Cochovety, L. until 1959, owned it * 1959 renamed Avon Art, which shown art movies. It degenerated into a adult theatre by the 1970's * Mid 1970's closed
Blackstone ? 1920-? 1925 Owner in 1925: Ezra Rhodes
Castle ? 1925-? 1945 Owner in 1925: Ezra Rhodes
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Chippewa Twin Drive-In AKA: Moonlight Outdoor
500 W Chippewa 1961-? 1980 The ShowPlace 16 is built on the site. It was owned by Loew’s.
1967
Comet Drive-In ? 1960
Circle ? 1940
Colfax 211 Colfax August 4th, 1928-? 1955 Balabian and Katz owned this 2,069-seat theatre.
Cozy 1635 Linden ? 1940-? 1950 385 seats
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Granada 212 N Michigan February 16th, 1927-1971 Balabian and Katz owned this 2,397-seat theatre.
Indiana 826 W Indiana ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats Owner in 1950: Cochovety, L.
Linden ? 1935
Lyric 2220 Western ? 1935-? 1950 290 seats
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Moonlight Outdoor 500 W Chippewa September 1953- 1961 Owners: 1955 Cochovety, L.
Oliver 116 N Main ? 1920-? 1950 769 seats
Orpheum ? 1930
Palace 215 N Michigan November 2nd, 1922-1959 Balabian and Katz owned this 1,365-seat theatre, its now a performing arts center.
River Park 2929 Mishawaka 1927-1986 592 seats Owner 1980-1985: Plitt Theatres
Scottsdale 14 ? 1990 Goodrich Quality Theatre had plans for this cinema.
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Scottsdale Mall 1290 Scottsdale Mall 1973-2004 * 1973 opened by ABC Great-States * 1974 taken over by Plitt Theatres. * 1986 taken over by Cineplex Odeon * Early 1990’s split into 6 cinemas and taken over by Kerasotes. * 2004 closed
Showplace 16 450 W Chippewa Ave May 1998- Owners: 1998-2010 Kerasotes 2010- AMC It has been listed in 2007 for sale at a cost of $16 million but withdrawn.
South Bend Auto ? 1950-? 1961
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State 214 S Michigan http://www.myspace.com/lifeatthestate 1918-2005 * January 29th, 1921 * Early 1930's taken over by Balabian and Katz * June 30, 1934 John Dillinger and his gang robbed their last bank. a shootout with the police with some bullets hitting the theatre. * 1968 taken over by ABC Great States * 1974 taken over by Plitt Theatres, which sells it in the early 1980's * 2005 closed * This theatre is now being restored for 2008 1,913 seats
Strand 319 S Michigan ? 1930-1949 Owner in 1940: Cochovety, L.
Times ? 1950-? 1955
Tivoli ? 1930
Western Drive-In SR 2 at Peppermint Rd. ? 1964-? 1985 Owner 1980-1985: L & M Management
White Eagle 1125 Western ? 1935-? 1955 475 seats
WALKERTON
Rialto ? 1935-? 1955 265 seats
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ELKHART COUNTY
DUNLAP Midway Auto Elkhart Road at Midway ? 1950-1989
ELKHART
Bandbox ? 1935
Bucklin 527 S Main 1915-? 1955 892 seats Owners: 1925: H. Lerner 1935 Rose Booking Circuit 1940-1955 Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp. This theatre is now a church.
Cinema ? 1990 Miller Theatres owned this theatre.
Concord 2 AKA: Mall Cinema I & II
3701 S Main St ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990 Miller Theatres 1995-1998 George Kerasotes Company
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Elco AKA: Lerner, Warner
410 S Main 1934-1987 2,063 seats * 1923 Opened as Lerner * 1931 taken over by Warner Brothers and renamed Warner * 1934 taken over by Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp. and renamed Elco after a county-wide contest * 1940 taken over by Rose Theatres * 1961-1987 taken over by William Miller and his family * 1990 the theater was bought by a non-profit group, which will reopen it as a performing arts center * 1996 restoration work started
Encore Park 2701 Cassopolis St * Late 1980's opened with 3 screens by Miller Theatres * Early 1990's taken over by George Kerasotes Company and expanded to 8 screens * 1999-2000 expanded to 11 screens * 2005 sold to Carmike Cinemas, which expanded it to 14 screens.
Family ? 1925-? 1935 Ezra Rhodes owned it in 1925
Holiday 2 ? 1990
Lerner AKA: Elko, Warner
1923-1931
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Mall Cinema I & II AKA: Concord 2
? 1975 CinemaNational owned this theatre.
Orpheum 210 S Main ? 1925-? 1961 649 seats Owners: 1925 Ezra Rhodes 1935 Rose Booking Circuit 1940-1961 Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp.
Roxy ? 1940-? 1945 Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp. owned this theatre.
State 528 S Main ? 1945-? 1955 535 seats Bernstein Theaters owned this theatre in 1950
Warner AKA: Elko, Lerner
1931-1934
GOSHEN
Circle ? 1935-? 1955 Owner in 1940: Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp.
Goshen 216 S Main ? 1980-? 1985 Vore Cinema Corp. owned this theatre. It’s now a church
Hollywood Connection 5 2015 Lincoln Way 1997-August 2000 This was a venture between Carmike Cinemas and Wal-Mart. It was located in an old Wal-Mart.
Jefferson 214 S Main ? 1930-? 1955 792 seats Owners: 1935 Rose Booking Circuit 1940-1955 Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp.
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Lerner ? 1930
Lincoln 126 E Lincoln ? 1935-? 1955 556 seats Owners: 1935 Rose Booking Circuit 1940-1955 Illinois-Indiana Theaters Corp.
Linway Cinema 514 West Lincoln Avenue 1999- 11 screens 14 screens in 2008 Http://www.linwaycinema.com/
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NAPPANEE
Fairy 1926-? 1955 360 seats
Nappanee AKA: Fairy 154 N Main St ? 1990-2005, 2011- Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. owned it in 1990 It now operates weekends only.
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WARSAW KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
MILFORD Comus ? 1935
Mark ? 1945-? 1955
NORTH WEBSTER Wawa Drive-In Route 13 at E 800 N. ? 1969-? 1985 Vore Cinema Corp. owned this drive-in.
PIERCETON
Ardy ? 1940
SYRACUSE
Community ? 1935
Pickwick 108 W Main 1934-1944, 1947- Owners: 1950-1955 Affiliated Theatres 1980-1985 Vore Cinema Corp. This was rebuilt in 1947 after a fire. New marquee in 2010.
WARSAW Boice AKA: Centennial
E. Center St. & S. Indiana St. 1955-1973
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Centennial AKA: Boice E. Center St. & S. Indiana St. 1916-? 1955 Mallers Bros owned this theatre.
Center Cinema 1 & 2 3413 E. Center 1985-1996 Owner 1980-1985: Vore Cinema Corp. This replace the old Boice theater.
Continental ? 1935
Lake 1948-2004 * 1948 opened by Mallers Bros, which sold it in the late 1960's * Late 1970's taken over by Vore Cinema Corp., which sold it in the late 1980’s? * Late 1980's twinned * 2004 closed when the North Point 6 opened.
Lincolndale Drive-In 221 N Columbia ? 1985-? 1995 2 screens in the early 1990's
North Point 6 1410 Mariner Dr 1996- First cinema in this state with digital sound in all cinemas 9 cinemas by 2005
Strand ? 1935-? 1955
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Warsaw Drive-In 1888 W Lake ? 1955-1999 * Early 1950's opened by Mallers Bros, which sold it in the late 1960's * Late 1970's taken over by Vore Cinema Corp., which sold it in the late 1980's
WINONA LAKE Tabernacle Closed by ? 1940
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MARSHALL COUNTY
ARGOS Cozy ? 1950-? 1955 227 seats
Lido ? 1940-? 1945
Princess ? 1930-? 1935
BOURBON
Comet Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 417 seats
BREMEN
Bremen ? 1935-? 1955 290 seats
Family ? 1990 Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc. Owned this theatre.
CULVER
El Rancho 455 Liberty ? 1945-? 1990 292 seats
Home ? 1935-? 1935
Lakeside Cinema 612 Lakeside ? 1990-? 2010 Owner in 1990: Indianapolis Co-Operative Theaters, Inc.
Military Academy ? 1940
Onyx ? 1940-? 1945
Palms ? 1935-? 1945
Uptown Cinema AKA: Uptown, Liberty, Palm, El Rancho
612 E. Lake Shore Drive ? 2010-
YMCA ? 1940
PLYMOUTH
Franklin ? 1945
Gem ? 1930-? 1940
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Rees 100 N Michigan 1939-2010 615 seats Owner 1980-1985: Vore Cinema Corp.
Rialto ? 1930-? 1955 Settos Theaters owned this 750-seater.
Showland 3/6 7643 N Oak Road http://www.showlandcinemas.com/ ? 2000- 6 cinemas by 2011
Tri-Way Drive-In 5031 N Michigan Road 1953- Owner in 1964: Y & W Theatres Owner in 1980-1985: Vore Cinema Corp.
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STARK COUNTY
BASS LAKE Melody Drive-In RR 3 ? 1950-
HAMLET
Majestic Closed by ? 1940
KNOX
Fairy 11 N. Main ? 1935-? 1955 400 seats Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre 1950-1955
Knox ? 1940-? 1955 425 seats Alliance Theater Corporation owned this theatre 1950-1955
NORTH JUDSON Gayble 409 N. Lane ? 1935-? 1970
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WABASH COUNTY
NORTH MANCHESTER Gem ? 1930
Marshall ? 1940-? 1964 261 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Theatrical Managers, Inc 1955-1964 Y & W Theatres
Radio Electric ? 1940
Ritz ? 1940-? 1955 264 seats Owned by Theatrical Managers, Inc
ROANN
Eagle ? 1940-? 1945
WABASH
13-24 Drive-in 890 N. State Road 13 1950- Syndicate Theatres owned this theatre
Colonial ? 1925-? 1955 350 seats Owners: 1925 Dickson Brothers 1950-1955 Syndicate Theatres
Eagle 1905- 777 seats Owners: 1920-1925 Dickson Brothers 1950- Syndicate Theatres Live performances are held here as well as movies.
East Drive-In ? 1955
Harter's Opera House ? 1920 Dickson Brothers owned this theatre.
Knox Drive-In ? 1955
Moon Drive-In ? 1950 53 listings 430 listings