History of Western North Carolina movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Asheville, Hickory-

Morgantown, Greensboro Winston-

Salem areas.

12/29/2011

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ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COUNTY

ASHEVILLE Asheville Drive-In ? 1950

Asheville Pizza and Brewing AKA: Merrimon N & S

675 Merrimon Avenue 2001-

Asheville West N & S

? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985-1995 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)

Auditorium

? 1935 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Auto Drive-in

? 1955

B. T. Washington

? 1935

Beaucatcher 7 321 Haw Creek Ln ? 1990- Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002- Regal Cinemas

Biltmore

780 Hendersonville ? 1975-? 1995 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1975-1985 Martin Theatres 1985-1995 Carmike Cinemas

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Biltmore 6 AKA: Cinebarre

800 Brevard ? 1995-2001, 2003-2007 Owners: 1995-2001 United Artists Entertainment Company 2003-2007 Regal Cinemas

Biltmore Grande 15 1640 Hendersonville Road 2008- Regal Cinemas owns this theatre.

Broad

? 1930

Capitol ? 1930

Carmike 10 End of River Hill Road ? 1998- Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Carolina

? 1935-? 1955 Owners: 1935-1955 Wilby-Kincey 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.

Carolina Asheville 14, The AKA: Hollywood 14

1640 Hendersonville Carolina Cinemas owns this cinema.

Cinebarre Biltmore Square 5 800 Brevard 2007- Seating: 90, 123, 69, 80, 152 Total: 514

Regal cinemas own this dining cinema. www.cinebarre.com

Dixie

? 1950 720 seats

Dreamland Drive-In

Sweeten Creek Road ? 1950-? 1980 600 cars

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Eagle 51 Eagle ? 1935-? 1950 293 seats This was an Afro-American theatre. It was owned by Bijou Amusement Company 1940-1950.

Fine Arts AKA: Strand 36 Biltmore http://www.fineartstheatre.com ? 1969- Loew's E. M. owned this theatre 1969-1980, it had shown adult movies in the 1990's. It now has two cinemas

Grove Park

? 1920-? 1925

Hollywood 14 AKA: The Carolina Asheville 14

1640 Hendersonville ? 1998-2009 Owners: 1998-2008 Regal Cinemas 2008-2009 Carolina Cinemas

Imperial 32 Patton ? 1922-? 1975 1,170 seats

Isis

743 Haywood Road ? 1945-? 1961 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

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Mall I & II

3 S Tunnel ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas

Merrimon N & S AKA: Asheville Pizza and Brewing

675 Merrimon Avenue ? 1980-? 1995 Owners: 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985-1995 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)

Old Booker T

? 1940-? 1945 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Palace

791 Haywood Road ? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1935-1945 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc.

Paramount

26 College ? 1935-? 1961 750 seats Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Park Drive-In ? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.

Plaza

2 Biltmore 1922-? 1985 1,322 seats 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1935-1945 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. 1980 Irvin-Fuller Theatres 1985 Carolina Cinemas Corp. (Roth Theatres)

Princess

? 1920-? 1930 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Star

? 1925

Starlite Drive-In

Hwy 1 ? 1955-? 1985 400 cars

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State AKA: Strand 15 Patton ? 1935-? 1955 395 seats Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre 1945-1955.

Strand AKA: State 15 Patton 1921-? 1930

Strand

36 Biltmore ? 1930-? 1964 800 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theater Corp. 1961 Publix Bamford Theatres, Inc. 1955-64 owner: E. M. Loew's from Boston

Sunset

? 1950

Terrace

Tunnel Road ? 1969-? 1990 2 cinemas in the late 1980’s. Owners: 1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast 1990 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. )

BERNARDSVILLE

CCC Camp

? 1940

BLACK MOUNTAIN New

? 1935-? 1955

CANDLER

West Asheville Drive-In

? 1950-? 1990

NEWBRIDGE

Asheville Outdoor

? 1955

OTEEN

Veterens Hospital ? 1935-? 1940

SKYLAND

Skyland Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

SWANNONA

Lyric

? 1935-? 1945

Roxy

? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

WEST ASHEVILLE Outdoor Drive-In

? 1955

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MADISON COUNTY

HOT SPRINGS CCC Camp

? 1940

Mount Park

? 1945

Times

Railroad Ave. ? 1945-? 1955 192 seats

MARS HILL Mars

70 S. Main 1947-? 2000

MARSHALL

Madison Drive-In

? 1961-? 1980 226 cars

Princess

? 1935-? 1945 Cherokee Amusements, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

State

? 1945-? 1955 412 seats

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BOONE ALLEGHANNY COUNTY

SPARTA Spartan ? 1935-? 1955 325 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre in 1950.

Twin Oaks Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 200 cars Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

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ASHE COUNTY

JEFFERSON

Jefferson Drive-In

? 1950

WEST JEFFERSON Hollywood

? 1935

Parkway 10 E. Main 1947- 447 seats This theatre was split into a twin cinema in 1978. It was owned by Statesville Theater Corp. 1947-1964.

West Jefferson Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955

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AVERY COUNTY

CROSSNORE

Crossnore

? 1950-? 1955 250 seats

ELK PARK Elk Park

? 1945-? 1955 264 seats

MOUNT GILEAD Gilmont

? 1945-? 1955 280 seats Owners: 1945 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises

NEWLAND

Scenic

? 1950 355 seats

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MCDOWELL COUNTY

MARION

CCC Camp

? 1940

Garden City Drive-In

? 1950-? 1980 200 cars

House

90 E. Court ? 1955

Marion

? 1935-? 1955 840 seats

McDowell Twin 520 N. Main ? 1998-

Oasis

? 1930-? 1955 400 seats

OLD FORT Garden City Drive-In

? 1950

New

? 1935

Roxy

? 1945-? 1955 430 seats

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MITCHELL COUNTY

BAKERSVILLE

Bakersville

? 1945

Mars

? 1950-? 1955 196 seats

SPRUCE PINES Carolina http://www.carolinatheatresprucepine.com/ 1937-? 1990 420 seats Performers such as Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Hank Snow, Sonny James, Kitty Wells, Chet Atkins, String Bean, Scotty and Lula Belle Wiseman, and Fiddlin' Red Wilson performed here for the radio show called "Carolina Barn Dance". The theatre is being restored. There was 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. Cherokee Amusements, Inc. owned this theatre in 1940.

Piedmont

? 1935

Tri-County Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 160 cars

WATAUGA COUNTY

BLOWING ROCK Carolina ? 1935

Yonahlossee

? 1940-? 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1945-1969.

BOONE

Appalachian

559 W. King ? 1940-November 27th, 2007 997 seats * 1938 opened by Statesville Theater Corp. * 1950 a fire gutted the theatre during a performance, no one was hurt. *1980-1986 owner: Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Early 1980's 2 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * November 29th, 2007 closed

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Boone 7

210 New Market ? 1995- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.

Chalet

290 Boone Heights Drive ? 1975-? 2000 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s and 3 cinemas by 1995. Owners: 1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-2000 Carmike Cinemas

Flick I & II

? 1985-? 1998 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.

Pastime

? 1935-? 1955 425 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Statesville Theater Corp. 1955 Carolina Booking Service

Sky-Vue Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 272 cars Carolina Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

CHERRYVILLE

Carolina

? 1945

Cherryville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964 280 cars Carolina Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

Lester

Main St. ? 1950-? 1969 527 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre.

New

? 1935-? 1940

Strand

? 1940-? 1969 354 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre 1950-1969.

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GREENSBORO WINSTON-SALEM AREA GUILFORD COUNTY

GREENSBORO 4 Seasons Cinema I,II,III & IV 650 Four Seasons 1975-2000 General Cinema Corp. owned this cinema.

A & T College of NC ? 1950

Airdome ? 1909-1910

Alamo January 15th, 1927-1928 (? 1935) Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Bijou 1910-1922 Hill’s owned it 1921-1922.

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Brassfield 10 2101 New Garden ? 1995- Owners: 1995 Premiere Cinemas Corporation 1998- Cinemark

Carmike 4822 Koger ? 1998- This cinema opened with 10 screens and expanded to 14 cinemas by 1998. It was expanded to 18 cinemas in 2000 by Carmike Cinemas.

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Showplace of the Carolinas Carolina

310 S Green October 31st, 1927-? 1975 1,949 seats It reopened as a performing arts center in 1977. Owners: 1927-1929 Keith’s 1935-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast

Carousel Grande 15

1305 Battleground Av. 2000-

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Center

117 S Elm August 1st, 1949-? 1975 768 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Central 9th St. & Vine ? 1930-? 1955 372 seats

Cinema AKA: Victory

326 Tate April 1958-? 1975

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Cinema 7 AKA: Sedgefield Crossing Cinemas 4631 High Point ? 1998-2001 Regal Cinemas owned this theatre.

Six in One Fun! Circle 6 Corner of US 29 & Cone Blvd November 1976-? 1995 This was the first cinema in the state for American Multi-Cinemas, Inc.. They now have 3 cinemas in Charlotte.

Circle Drive-In

305 Robbins March 4th, 1970-? 1985

Criterion AKA: Elm, Paramount

220 N Elm 1932-1948, ? 1965 500 seats Owners: 1940 Craver, S. W., Theaters 1945 *b; 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.

Elm

206 S. Elm St. February 14th, 1912-1918

Classified ad 1915 02 03 page 5 in the Daily Record

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Elm AKA: Criterion, Paramount

June 29th, 1948-1953 220 N. Elm 489 seats Craver, S. W., Theaters owned this theatre in 1950.

Gem

? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Golden Gate

2270 Golden Gate Drive April 27th, 1967-? 1985 This Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. theatre was split into 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s.

Grand AKA: Municipal

? 1909-1914, September 11th, 1920-1923

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Grande 12

3205 Northline 2000- 16 cinemas in 2008 Owners: 2000-2008 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 2008- Regal Cinemas

Greensboro

4631 High Point Road Dates unknown, no ads in the newspapers.

Greensboro Drive-In AKA: South DI July 24th, 1941-1949 Harris, Frank, Theatres owned this theatre.

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Imperial AKA: Victory, Piedmont 117 S. Elm December 6th, 1921-1948 628 seats IN 1949 it was gutted and the south half of the space became the Center theatre. The N Club now stands at this space today. It was owned by Wilby-Kincey.

Isis AKA: Orpheum

November 30th, 1916-1923 The balcony was for Afro-Americans according to the article on November 29th, 1916 in the Daily News on page 5.

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Janus 7

1416 W Northwood 1968-2000 Screening Room II opened January 4th, 1974 7 screens by 1976 http://www.geocities.com/janustheatres/

Lindley Park ? 1909-1910

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Municipal AKA: Grand

August 1916-1919

National 311 S Elm November 28th, 1921-1966 1,400 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

North Drive-In AKA: Skyline DI Route 29 N (New Reidsville Road at City Limits) May 4th, 1949-1962 497 cars Dixie Drive-In Theaters owned this drive-in 1950-1964.

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Orpheum AKA: Isis September 10th, 1923-1924

Palace 907 E Market ? 1935-? 1960 400 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.

Paramount AKA: Criterion, Elm

220 N. Elm December 21st, 1931-1932 600 seats

Paris ? 1925-? 1945 B & L Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945. No listings in the newspapers.

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Park Drive-In 4421 Lawndale July 7th, 1950-1969

Piedmont AKA: Victory, Imperial

117 S. Elm October 4th, 1914-1919

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Piedmont Drive-In

4620 W. Market Street September 14th, 1949-? 1977 400 cars Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in 1955-1975.

Quaker Cinema 1 & 2

615 Dolley Madison December 22nd, 1972-2003 Owners: 1975-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-1990 Carmike Cinemas

Rialto ? 1935 No ads in the newspapers

Royal Cine 3723 High Point Rd. ? 1979

Savoy ? 1925

Sedgefield Crossing 7 AKA: Cinema 7 4631 High Point 2002- This is a discount cinema.

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Skyline Drive-In AKA: North DI US 29 north May 10th, 1962-? 1980

South Drive-In AKA: Greensboro DI 3842 High Point Rd May 1949-? 1977 600 cars Dixie Drive-In Theaters owned this drive-in 1950-1964.

Star 505 State St. 1949-1958, 1969-? 1980 Adult movies 1969-?

State

331 S Elm November 25th,1935-1958 500 seats Owners: 1940 White, J. F., Jr., Circuit 1945 B & L Enterprises 1950-1955 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.

Sun Drive-In ? 1955 This drive-in catered to Afro-Americans.

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Sundown Drive-In

Huffine Mill Rd June 1950-? 1975 125 cars Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

Terrace Friendly Center December 25th, 1966-2001 Owners: 1966-1974 Wilby-Kincey 1974-1976 ABC SouthEast 1976-1986 Plitt Southern 1986-1988 Cineplex Odeon 1988-2001 Janus Theatres 2 cinemas in March 1974, 3 in the 1980’s and then six cinemas. The time capsule is due to be opened on December 6th, 2016.

The Grand 18-Four Seasons 4361 High Point Road 2008- This is owned by Southern Theatres. IMAX added in 2011

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Trans-Lux 3723 High Point Road 1970-? 1975 Brandt Theatres of New York City owned this theatre.

Victory AKA: Piedmont, Imperial

117 S. Elm 1919-1921

Victory AKA: Cinema 326 Tate August 1st, 1942-1958 575 seats Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.

Wings University Square ? 1979- Janus Theatres owned it.

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GUILFORD COUNTY

GIBSONVILLE Gibsonville ? 1935-? 1950 451 seats Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre in 1950.

HIGH POINT American

? 1930

Broadhurst N Main ? 1930-? 1955 758 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Broadway

? 1930

Capri Triple

2857 S Main ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1998 Carmike Cinemas

Carmike 8 2705 N Main ? 1995- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.

Carolina

113 N Main ? 1935-? 1950 850 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Wilby-Kincey 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.

Center

152 S Main ? 1940-? 1975 1,266 seats Owners: 1940-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast

Delano

? 1935

Eagle

? 1930

Martin Twin

1805 Westchester 1970-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1995 Carmike Cinemas

Moon Glo Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975 250 cars

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Northside Drive-In

? 1950-? 1950

Oak Hallow Mall 7

921 Eastchester August 9th, 1995- Regal Cinemas owns this cinema.

Orpheum

? 1930-? 1935

Palladium 14

5830 Samet 2004- Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owns this cinema. It was taken over by Regal Cinemas in 2008.

Paramount

S Wrenn ? 1935-? 1955 962 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Pointer Drive-In

Greensboro Road 1955-? 1975 385 cars Wilby-Kincey owned this drive-in in 1969.

Rex

? 1935

Rialto

107 N Main ? 1930-1960 468 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1930-1950.

Ritz

700 E Washington ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats This was an Afro-American theatre.

Towne

? 1975-? 1985 This theatre was twinned in the late 1970’s.

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Trans-Lux AKA: Westchester 200 Westchester 1970-? 1975 Brandt Theatres owned this theatre.

West End

? 1945

Westchester

2200 westchester ? 1998-2007 2 cinemas in 2000

JAMESTOWN

Opera House

? 1925

Ruby

? 1925

KERVERSVILLE

Pickfair

? 1935-? 1940

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ALAMANCE COUNTY

BURLINGTON 70 Twin Drive-In N. Church St. (at the eastern edge of Burlington ) 1969-? 1980 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.

Ace

? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Alamance

111 W. Front ? 1935-1950 419 seats

Blue Moon AKA: Janus 1807 S. Church ? 1978-? 1985 This was an adult cinema.

Bon-Air Drive-In

Ossipee Road 1951-? 1964 290 cars

Bur-Gra Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955

Burlington Drive-In

? 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.

Carolina

206 S. Main 1927-? 1961 717 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Carousel Cinemas at Alamance Crossing 14 AKA: West End 14 3437 S. Church 2009-

Cinema Blue ? 1979-? This was an adult cinema.

Circle G Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 290 cars Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in in 1985.

Crystal ? 1925

East 70 Drive-In N. Church St. (at the eastern edge of Burlington) ? 1955-1969 400 cars

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Grand

? 1930

Janus 1-2 AKA: Blue Moon 1807 S. Church ? 1990

Joy Art AKA: Trans-Lux 1803 S. Church 1976-? 1980 This was an adult cinema.

Lincoln

? 1940-? 1945 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre in 1945.

Paramount

128 E. Front 1928-1977 778 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1969. Reopened as a live theatre on February 18th, 1998.

Park

December 25th, 1966-? 1990 2 cinemas by 1980 Owners: 1966-1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1990 Carmike Cinemas

Sky-Vue Drive-In

? 1961 250 cars

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State

107 W. Andrews ? 1940-1976 614 seats

The Ultra-Vision Theatre Terrace

Church and Huffman Mill Road March 13th, 1970-1996 * 1970 opened by ABC SouthEast * 1975 2 cinemas * Early 1990’s 5 cinemas * 1996 closed

Trans-Lux Inflight Ciné Theatre AKA: Joy Art 1803 S. Church March 27th, 1970-1976 Brandt Theatres owned this cinema. It used an 16mm projection system that was used in aircraft. It opened 2 weeks after the Terrace theatre.

Victory

? 1925

West End Cinemas 14 AKA: Carousel Cinemas at Alamance Crossing 14 3437 S. Church 1996-2009 This theatre will be rebuilt in 2008. http://westendcinemas.com/

MEBANE Carolina ? 1935-? 1935

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Hollywood

? 1940-? 1945 Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre in 1945.

Majestic

? 1925-? 1925

Mebane

? 1950-? 1955 Owners: 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

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DAVIDSON COUNTY

DENTON 109 Drive-In ? 1961-? 1969 200 cars

Anchor

? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

HIGH POINT Midway Drive-In

? 1950-1989

LEXINGTON

Auditorium

1948-? 1955 750 seats This theatre did not place ads in the newspaper on a regular basis.

Carolina

September 1st, 1930-1945, December 13th, 1948-1975 1,200 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1969.

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Cinema 234 Talbert * May 20th, 1982 opened by Stewert & Everett with 4 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * March 1996 expanded to 8 cinemas

Granada

August 1932-1951 280 seats Owners: 1940-1950 Wilby-Kincey 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

Lantern Drive-In 8 Miles from Lexington at hwy 64 and109 1953-1957

Lexington

1925-1930 Amusement Enterprises (North Carolina) owned this theatre in 1930.

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Lexington Drive-In

1949-1986 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Liberty Drive-In ? 1950

Lyric

November 25th, 1914-1924

Young's

1925-1930

THOMASVILLE

Davidson

Randolph St. ? 1950-? 1955 591 seats

Dixie

? 1940

Palace

33 Salem ? 1925-? 1955 771 seats

Southgate 1979-1983

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State

9 Salem ? 1940-? 1950 820 seats

WELCOME

Welcome Drive-In September 17th,1950-1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in in 1985. Adult movies 1970-1985.

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DAVIE COUNTY

COOLEEMEE

Cooleemee

Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1950.

Peerless

? 1935-? 1945

MOCKSVILLE

Davie

? 1935

Mockville Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

Princess

? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

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FORYSTH COUNTY

KERNERSVILLE Countryside Cinemas 631 N Main ? 1995- * Early 1990’s opened with 3 cinemas * By 1998 4 cinemas.

Justice Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 475 seats

Pickfair ? 1935-? 1945

Starlite Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 175 cars

WALKERTOWN

Belair Drive-In

5153 Reidsville RD. ? 1964-

Walkertown Drive-In

? 1950-? 1961

WINSTON-SALEM Amuzu

? 1925

A/Perture 2 311 W. 4th St. www.aperturecinema.com 2010- This art cinema is expected to open in 2010.

Ardmore

126 N Hawthorne ? 1950 426 seats

Auditorium

? 1925-? 1930

Broadway

? 1920-? 1925

Carmike 10

3640 Reynolda ? 1995- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.

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Carolina

407 W. 4th St. 1929-1975 2,540 seats This is now a live theatre called the Roger L. Stevens Center. It was owned by Wilby-Kincey and was the largest movie palace in the state.

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Center

? 1961-? 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre.

Colonial 427 N Liberty ? 1930-? 1955 709 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Flamingo Drive-In

? 1950-? 1985 500 cars Owners: 1955 Queen City Booking Service 1985 Piedmont Theatres

Forsyth

417 W 4th St 1937-1954 573 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

The Grand 18

5601 University Parkway 2007- Southern Theatres owns this cinema.

Hanes Mall Cinema I,II,III & IV

180 Hanes Mall 1975-2000 General Cinema Corp. owned this theatre.

Hollywood

? 1935-? 1975 Owners: 1945-1955 Blumenthal Circuit 1961-1975 B & B Theatre Corp.

Ideal ? 1925

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Lafayette

118 E 4th St 1939-1976 300 seats Owners: 1945-1955 Blumenthal Circuit 1961-1976 B & B Theatre Corp.

Lincoln 311 N Church 1928-1969 795 seats This Afro-American theatre was owned by Bijou Theatres.

Mall Cinema

? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.

Marketplace $2 Cinema 6 AKA: Marketplace 6 2095 Peters Creek Parkway ? 2005- Admission went up to $2.50 in 2011

Marketplace 6

2095 Peters Creek Parkway 1985-2000 Opened by Plitt South and taken over by Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) in 1986. In 1995 it was taken over by Carmike Cinemas.

Midway Drive-In

? 1955-? 1964 200 cars

North Point 5

4660 Brownsboro 1987-2002 Eastern Federal Corp. owned this theatre. It is now a church.

Park Vu Drive-In ? 1955 This was an Afro-American drive-in.

Parkview

Reynolds Park Road and Wahghtown St. ? 1975-? 1990 This was split into 2 cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1975 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1990 Carmike Cinemas

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Parkway

University parkway and Route 52 ? 1975-? 1985 This was split into 2 cinemas in the Early 1980’s. Owners: 1975-1980 Schneider-Merl 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1985 Carmike Cinemas

Pilot

? 1920-? 1925

Rex

? 1935-? 1940

Reynola 2839 Fairlawn ? 1969-? 1995 * Late 1960’s opened by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. as a single-screen cinema. * Late 1970’s split into 2 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * Late 1980’s the theatre became a triplex cinema. * Late 1990’s closed. It is now a library.

Ritz

? 1975 Bijou Amusement Company owned this theatre.

Robinhood Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars

Roosevelt ? 1945 This was an Afro-American theatre, which was owned by Bijou Theatres.

Skyview Drive-In

Hwy 421 ? 1950-? 1975 B & B Theatre Corp. owned this drive-in 1961-1975.

State

453 N Liberty ? 1935-? 1955 1,519 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Thruway

Stratford Road 1967-? 1990 This was split into two cinemas in the late 1970’s. Owners: 1967-1969 Wilby-Kincey 1975 ABC SouthEast 1986-1990 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. )

Thunderbird Drive-In

3774 Konnoak ? 1975-? 1985 ABC SouthEast owned this theatre in 1975.

Trans-Lux

? 1975 Brandt Theatres owned this cinema.

University Plaza 1 & 2 University Plaza ? 1980-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

Westgate Center Cinema Grill 2

? 1998-2000

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Winston

? 1950-1981

Winston-Salem Drive-In

400 Howell ? 1955-? 1980 150 cars

Wynnsong 12 1501 Hanes Mall 1997- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.

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STOKES COUNTY

KING

King Drive-In

? 1950-? 1980 300 cars

Little

? 1945-? 1945

Palmetto

Depot St. ? 1940-? 1955 225 seats

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YADKIN COUNTY

CENTER

Center

? 1950

EAST BEND Ben Bow

? 1955-? 1955

East Bend Drive-In

? 1955-? 1980

JONESVILLE

Starmount Crossings V

209 Winston Road ? 1996-

Valley Drive-In

? 1969-? 1975

YADKINVILLE

Community

? 1935

Yadinville

? 1940-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Yadkinville Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

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RANDOLPH COUNTY

ARCHDALE

Tar Heel Drive-In `

4420 S. Main ? 1955-? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this drive-in. It had shown adult movies in the 1970’s.

ASHEBORO

Capitol 200 E. Fayetteville ? 1930-? 1955 465 seats Owners: 1940 White, J. F., Jr., Circuit 1955 Consolidated Theaters, Inc.

Carolina

208 S. Fayetteville ? 1940-? 1961 408 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1950-1961

Cinema II

1513 N. Fayetteville ? 1975-? 1995 Owners: 1975-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-1995 Carmike Cinemas

Cinemark Asheboro 7

In Randolph Mall November 16th, 2003- Cinemark owns this cinema.

Flick AKA: Sunset 234 Sunset ? 1975-? 1979

Hi-Way 60 Drive-In ? 1955

North 220 Drive-In

? 1950-? 1985 300 cars Consolidated Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in.

Randolph Mall Cinema 5

? 1990-2003 Owners: 1990 Premiere Cinemas Corporation 1995-2003 Cinemark

Strand ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Sunset AKA: Flick 234 Sunset 1930-2011 547 seats Live theatre as of 2011.

West 49 Drive-In

? 1961-? 1964 200 cars

FRANKLINVILLE

Community ? 1940-? 1950 ? 190 seats

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RAMSEUR

Deep River Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 350 cars

Royal ? 1940-? 1955 285 seats

RANDLEMAN

Fox ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

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HICKORY-MORGANTONBURKE COUNTY

DREXEL Hi Peak Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

Morganton Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

HILDEBRAN

Midway Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 300 cars

MORGANTOWN

Alva AKA: Davis 202 N. Sterling ? 1930-? 1955 575 seats

Carolina

? 1940-? 1945

CCC Camp

? 1940

Davis AKA: Alva 202 N. Sterling ? 1955

Mimosa ? 1940- 776 seats In 1950. 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s and 7 cinemas by 2005. Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas 2005- Marquee Cinemas

Skyline Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975 200 cars

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Studio Twin

? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980-1982 Martin Theatres 1982-2000 Carmike Cinemas

VALDESE

Colonial Main St. 1931-? 1969 452 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre 1945-1969

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CATAWBA COUNTY

CANOVER

Canova Main St. 1941-? 1964 Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.

New Con Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1950 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 1955 Colonial Theaters Co.

HICKORY

Carmike Cinemas 2000 SW Catawba Valley ? 2000 This Carmike opened with 12 cinemas and two more cinemas built in the back in 2005.

Carolina

222 1st Av. NW http://www.carolinatheater-hickory.com ? 1935- 430 seats 4 cinemas by 1998 Owners: 1935 Hickory Amusement Company 1950-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres 2011- Carolina Theatres

Center

3rd St. NW 1942-1972 This Wilby-Kincey theatre was segregated until the 1960's with a sign posted: "No Restrooms for Colored". The balcony was dark and dirty.

Crown Sixplex 577 Highway 70 SW ? 1985 This cinema opened with one screen in the late 1960’s and expanded to reach six cinemas by the early 1980’s. Owners: 1985-1988 Litchfield Theatres 1988-1991 Litchfield Theatres and United Artists Entertainment Company joint venture 1991-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002- Regal Cinemas

Embassy ? 1950 This Afro-American had first rate movies, big bands and dancing girls on Saturday nights.

Fun-Land Drive-In

? 1955-? 1964 375 cars

Grand

? 1930-? 1935 Hickory Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1935.

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Hickory Drive-In

Route US 70 ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres

Hub

? 1920-? 1925

Paramount

? 1935-? 1945 Owners: 1940 Wilby-Kincey

Park

? 1940-? 1955 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1950.

Pastime

? 1940-? 1945 Hickory Amusement Company owned this theatre in 1935.

Rivoli ? 1925-? 1950 Owners: 1935 Hickory Amusement Company 1950 Colonial Theaters Co.

Springs Road Drive-In

Springs Rd ? 1950-? 1985 250 cars Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre in 1985.

Terrace

333 Highway 70 SW ? 1975-? 2000 This cinema had four screens by 2000. Owners: 1975 ABC SouthEast 1990-1995 Cineplex Odeon Corporation (U. S. ) 1995-2000 Carmike Cinemas

Thunderbird Drive-In

? 1980-? 1990

MAIDEN

Carolina

? 1940-? 1945

Center AKA: New Main St. ? 1950-? 1969 250 seats Miller Circuit owned this theatre.

Friendly Drive-In

? 1950-? 1961 200 cars

Muzu

? 1930-? 1935

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New

AKA: Center Main St. ? 1945 250 seats

NEWTON

Catawba

N. College ? 1940-? 1950 370 seats Everett, H. H., Enterprises owned this theatre.

Gem

? 1950 400 seats

Imperial ? 1930-? 1935

Newton

? 1930-? 1955 Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

State

117 N. College ? 1940- 599 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1980 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

Sundown Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 225 cars

New Car Drive-In

? 1950-? 1950

NORTH NEWTON North Newton

? 1940-? 1945

58

ALEXANDER COUNTY

STONY POINT Stone ? 1945-? 1955

TAYLORSVILLE

Main

Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 500 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.

Sears Drive-In

? 1969-? 1975

Sears Palace

? 1935-? 1945

Taylorsville Drive-In

? 1950-? 1964

59

CALDWELL COUNTY

GLOBE

CCC Camp

? 1940

Globe

1940

GRANATE FALLS Lyric

? 1935-? 1940

Main

? 1945-? 1969 512 seats Colonial Theaters Co. owned this theatre.

HUDSON

Drums Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975

LENOIR

Avon

N. Main ? 1935-? 1985 725 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1961-1985.

Carolina Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961

Center

1011 West Avenue NW ? 1945-? 2000 855 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1961-1985.

Del-Mar Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Farm 1 Drive-In

? 1980

Grand

? 1930

Imperial ? 1935-? 1945 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1940.

Lenoir Drive-In

? 1950-? 1969

Norris Drive-In

? 1964-? 1975

Pine Tree Drive-In

? 1980

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State

? 1935-? 1955 438 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1950.

Strand

121 S. Main ? 1945-? 1950 230 seats

Universal ? 1930

Westgate I & II 1966 Morganton Blvd SW ? 1985- Owners: 1985-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986- Carmike Cinemas

MORTIMER

CCC Camp

? 1940

RICHLAND

Model Drive-In

? 1955

Paradise Drive-In

? 1961-? 1964

Richland

? 1940-? 1955 272 seats Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

Starlite Drive-In

? 1955

Sunset Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 Queen City Booking Service owned this theatre in 1955.

SAWMILL

Skylite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955

61

MOUNT AIRY IREDELL COUNTY

HARMONY Center ? 1950-? 1954 450 seats

MOORESVILLE

Amstar Stadium 14 206 Norman Station Blvd 1999- This Amstar cinema was sold to Southern Theatres in 2006.

Carolina

? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

Carolina Drive-In

? 1955-? 1964 300 cars

Cascade

? 1935

Center

? 1950-? 1955

Moore

? 1935-? 1945

Mooresville David Drive-In

Hwy 21 ? 1950-? 1955

Starlite Drive-In

? 1950

State

? 1940-? 1955 650 seats

Victory

? 1930

STATESVILLE

Crescent

? 1930-? 1955 456 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1940-1955.

Gateway Cinemas 1203 Free Nancy ? 1980-2007 * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Early 1980’s expanded to 4 cinemas * 1986 taken over by Carmike Cinemas * 2007 closed when it could not handle the Statesville 10.

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Hillcrest Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 300 cars

Hilliard Drive-In

? 1950-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in 1980-1985.

I-77 Drive-In

? 1980-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this drive-in

Newtowne

? 1969-? 2000 This cinema was split into 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. Owners: 1969 Statesville Theater Corp. 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas

Playhouse

Broad St. 1928-1983 1,000 seats Owners: 1930 Amusement Enterprises (North Carolina) 1945-1964 Statesville Theater Corp. 1980 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

State

? 1935-? 1961 440 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1945-1961.

Statesville 10

Eastside Drive ? 2005- Marquee Cinemas owns this theatre.

Statesville Drive-In

? 1950

Villa Heights Drive-In

? 1950-? 1980 225 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1964-1969.

63

TROUTSMAN

Troutsman Drive-In

? 1955

64

SURRY COUNTY

DOBSON

Dobson Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 239 cars

ELKIN

Elk

? 1940-? 1945

Elk I & II

? 1985 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.

Lyric

? 1935-? 1955 400 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Reeves

129 W. Main October 1941-? 1969 700 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1969.

Scenic Drive-In ? 1950

State

? 1945-? 1955 700 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1950-1955.

Valley Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 450 cars

MOUNT AIRY Bright Leaf Drive-In

Hwy 52 North ? 1955- 2010 150 cars

Broadway

? 1930

Center

? 1940-? 1964 423 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Cinema

? 1969-? 1985 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre.

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Creekside 10

? 2007- Frank Theatres owns this cinema.

Downtown Cinema AKA: Earle 142 N Main ? 1998- 446 seats

Earle AKA: Downtown Cinema 142 N Main ? 1935-? 1964 600 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1964.

Grand

? 1930-? 1955 751 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.

Mayberry 5 Flower Road ? 1990-? 2005 Owners: 1990 Litchfield Theatres 1998-2005 Regal Cinemas

Mount Airy Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955 Queen City Booking Service owned this drive-in in 1955.

Mt. Air Drive-In

? 1964-? 1975

New

? 1955-? 1955

New Drive-In

? 1955-? 1961 250 cars

Pickwick

? 1955

PILOT MOUNTAIN Pilot

? 1940-? 1955 205 seats

Pilot Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 200 cars

66

WILKES COUNTY

NORTH WILKESBORO Allen

B St. ? 1945-? 1955 442 seats

Elkin

? 1925

Liberty 816 Main ? 1935- 2 cinemas in 1976

Mall Twin

? 1990-? 1995 Carmike Cinemas owned this theatre.

Miller's Creek Drive-In

? 1950-? 1961 250 cars

North Wikesboro Drive-In

? 1955-? 1980 200 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this drive-in 1969-1980.

Orpheum

? 1925-? 1940

Starlite Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 300 cars Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1964-1969.

West Park Cinema 1 & 2

? 1980-? 2000 Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986-2000 Carmike Cinemas

WILKESBORO

Rendez-Vous ? 1950-? 1955 This Afro-American theatre had 225 seats.

Star Dust Drive-In

? 1985

Starlite Drive-In

? 1975-? 1985 Statesville Theater Corp. owned this drive-In 1975-1980.

67

SHELBY CLEVELAND COUNTY

KINGS MOUNTAIN Dixie 216 S. Railroad Av. ? 1940-? 1955 550 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.

Imperial Mountain St. ? 1930-? 1955 600 seats

Joy 202 S. Railroad Av. ? 1950-? 1990 772 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1955-1975. This is also an live theatre. http://www.kmlt.org/

Palmetto ? 1955

SHELBY

Capitol ? 1930-? 1935

Carmike 10

2201 E. Dixon ? 2005- Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema.

Carolina

230 LaFayette ST. ? 1930-? 1955 1,100 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.

Cinema 414 S. Lafayette 1974-? 2000 This cinema was split into 2 cinemas in the early 1980’s. The building is now available for $400,000. Owners: 1980-1986 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1986- Carmike Cinemas

Cleveland Drive-In

? 1950-? 1955

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Family Drive-In

? 1961-? 1961 275 cars

Flick II

? 1990 Piedmont Theatres owned this theatre.

Mall Cinemas 4

2001 E. Dixion ? 1985-? 2000 Owners: 1985-1990 Consolidated Theaters, Inc. 1995-2000 Carmike Cinemas

Princess

? 1930

Rogers 213 E. Marion 1936-1985 This theatre is in the process of being restored. Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980 Benfield Theatres

Shelby Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975

Skyview Drive-In

? 1961-? 1980 300 cars

Star

? 1955

State

316 S. Washington ? 1940-? 1975 Owners: 1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1975 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

Sunset Drive-In

3935 W. Dixon ? 1955- 420 cars Owners: 1955-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980-1985 Benfield Theatres

Washington ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Webb's 9 E. Marion ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats

69

SWAINSVILLE

Sunset Drive-In

? 1961-? 1964 300 cars

Swainsville Drive-In

? 1955

70

HENDERSON COUNTY

FLAT ROCK Flat Rock

? 2007-

HENDERSONVILLE

Carolina

N. Main ? 1935-? 1975 863 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1935-1969

Four Seasons Cinema 4

1300 E. 7th Ave. ? 1990-2009 Owners: 1990-2002 United Artists Entertainment Company 2002-2006 Regal Cinemas 2006-2008 Epic Theatres 2008-2009 Regal Cinemas

Hendersonville 12

200 Thompson 2006- Epic Theatres owns this cinema.

Hendersonville Drive-In

? 1950-? 1985 287 cars

Joy Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 286 cars

Queen

? 1925-? 1935 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre in 1930.

Rex

? 1930 Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre.

Rialto

? 1925

Skyland Cinema Plus

? 1998- 538 N Main

State

N. Main ? 1940-? 1955 472 seats Wilby-Kincey owned this theatre 1940-1950.

LAKE LURE Coliseum

? 1940

Lure

Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 330 seats

New

? 1935

MOUNT O Center

Center St. ? 1945-? 1975 400 seats Cooke, H. C., Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1975.

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Clearview Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975 300 cars

Mount Olive Drive-In

? 1955-? 1964 225 cars

Wayne

1st St. ? 1935-? 1975 200 seats Cooke, H. C., Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1975.

72

POLK COUNTY

SALUDA

Princess

? 1935

TRYON

Lake Lanier Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

Strand ? 1930-? 1930

Tryon

45 S. Trade ? 1935-? 1964

73

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

FOREST CITY Cliffside

? 1935-? 1955 385 seats

Cinema

Tri-City Mall 1972-2009 Carmike Cinemas owns this cinema. * 1972 opened by Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. * Late 1970’s became a twin cinema * Early 1980’s became a 4-screen cinema complex * 1986 Carmike Cinemas takes it over. * 2007 All screens has digital projection installed. * 2009 closed

Grace

Main St. ? 1950-? 1950 344 seats

Horn's

? 1930-? 1935

Midway Drive-In

? 1955-? 1980 300 cars

Pastime

? 1940-? 1945

74

Romina

131 E. Main January 3rd, 1929-? 1955 558 seats

Tri-City Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 200 cars

75

RUTHERFORDTON

Rex

? 1930

Sylvan

Ruthersofdton St. ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre in 1955.

SPINDALE

Bells ? 1950-? 1955 This was an Afro-American theatre.

Carolina

? 1935-? 1961 371 seats Owners: 1945-1950 Everett, H. H., Enterprises 1955-1961 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc.

Tri City Drive-In

? 1969-? 1975

76

WAYNESVILLE ALAMANCHE COUNTY

GRAHAM Alco ? 1925-? 1955 417 seats

Cinema

119 N. Main http://www.grahamcinema.net/ ? 1969- 777 seats Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. owned this theatre 1969-1980

Graham ? 1935-? 1955 777 seats

HAW RIVER Center

? 1950 286 seats

Gem

? 1945

77

BURLINGTON COUNTY

ELON COLLEGE Elon College

? 1940-? 1945

78

CHEROKEE COUNTY

ANDREWS

Andrews

? 1935-? 1940

Andrews Twin AKA: Civic Cinema 125 Main http://www.andrewscinema.com/ ? 1995- 400 seats

Henn

? 1945-? 1955 400 seats

Valley Drive-In ? 1961 200 cars

BOILING SPRINGS Co-Ed

? 1950-? 1955

New

? 1950-? 1955

LIBERTY

Curtis

? 1935-? 1990 600 seats

MURPHY

Bonita

? 1935

Chic

? 1945-? 1945

Dickey

Tennesee St. ? 1945-? 1955 408 seats

Henn 38 Tennessee St. http://www.henntheater.com 1934- 589 seats 3 cinemas by 2005 and renovated in 2008

Murphy Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 300 cars

Strand

? 1940-? 1945

79

CLAY COUNTY

HAYESVILLE

Hayesville

? 1940

80

COFAX COUNTY

CLARKTON

Center

? 1955

81

FRANKLIN COUNTY

LOUISBURG

Community

S. Main ? 1940-? 1955 205 seats

Car View Drive-In

? 1950-? 1980 200 cars Benfield Theatres owned this theatrein 1980.

Louisberg

109 W. Nash ? 1935- 500 seats 2 cinemas by 2005 Owners: 1950-1975 Colonial Theaters Co. 1980 Benfield Theatres

Opera House

? 1935

82

GRAHAM COUNTY

FONTANA

Fontana

? 1990-2010 No showtimes as of 2010.

ROBBINSVILLE

Burgin

? 1945

Robbin Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 380 seats

Robbinsville

? 1935-? 1940

83

HAYWOOD COUNTY

CANTON

Canton

? 2005

Canton Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 300 cars

Colonial 55 Park 1932-? 1964 618 seats Statesville Theater Corp. owned this theatre 1961-1964 This is now a live theatre.

Imperial ? 1935

Strand

? 1935-? 1955 359 seats

HAZLEWOOD

New

? 1945

LAKE JUNALUSKA Lake Junaluska Drive-In

? 1980

WAYNESVILLE

Park

Main St. ? 1940-? 1964 846 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre.

Smoky Mountain Cinema 3 Russ Av. ? 1998-

Smoky Mountain Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 200 cars Owners: 1955 Queen City Booking Service 1961-1980 Massie Theatres

Strand

12 N. Main 1942-1993 412 seats Owners: 1955 Stellings-Gossett Theaters, Inc. 1961 Stewart & Everett Theaters, Inc. 1969-1980 Massie Theatres

84

Waynesville Drive-In

1823 Asheville Road ? 1950-2003 225 cars

Waynewood

? 1930-? 1935

85

JACKSON COUNTY

GAY

Gay

? 1950

SYLVIA

Lyric

? 1930-? 1940

Quin Theatres I & II /4

? 1998- 4 cinemas in 2010.

Ritz

W. Main 1943-? 1980 472 seats Owners: 1950-1964 Massie Theatres 1969-1980 Statesville Theater Corp.

Sylva Drive-In

? 1950-? 1975 250 cars Massie Theatres owned this drive-in 1961-1964.

86

MACON COUNTY

FRANKLIN

Franklin Drive-In

? 1955-? 1985 250 cars McLendon, Fred T., Circuit owned this drive-in

Macon

? 1935-? 1985 650 seats Owners: 1955-1961 CO-AT-CO Theaters 1964 Dixie Amusement Company, Inc. 1969-1985 McLendon, Fred T., Circuit

Ruby Cinemas Opened with 3 cinemas by 1998 and expanded to 4 screens by 2005.

HIGHLANDS

Galax ? 1955-? 2008

High School ? 1935-? 1945

Highlands

? 1950-? 2000

87

OBESON COUNTY

ROWLAND

Rowland

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 399 seats

88

STANLEY COUNTY

BADIN

Baden

? 1925-? 1950 750 seats

FINGER

Midway Drive-In

? 1950

89

SWAIN COUNTY

BRYSON CITY Bryson

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 332 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.

Frymont

Everett St. ? 1935-? 1950 275 seats Massie Theatres owned this theatre in 1950.

Gem

? 1955- Massie Theatres owned this theatre 1955-1964.

Hill Top Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975 178 cars Massie Theatres owned this theatre 1961-1969.

CHEROKEE

Cherokee Phoenix Theatres 2 61Sequoyah Trail 2008- Phoenix Adlabs owns this twin cinema. There are plans to add 4 more cinemas.

90

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

BREVARD

Brevard Drive-In

Old Hendersonville Highway ? 1955-? 1988 200 cars

Clemson

Main and Caldwell ? 1935-? 1955 530 seats

Co-Ed 101 W. Main ? 1940- 336 seats This theatre was split into two cinemas in 1989 which seated 136 and 132. It was renovated back to one screen in 1998 at a cost of $50,000.

Star Drive-In

? 1955-? 1964 200 cars