Southern Minnesota movie theatres and drive-ins Includes Rochester, Mankato

12/26/2011

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AUSTIN FREEBORN COUNTY

ALBERT LEA Broadway 338 S. Broadway 1903-? 1985 1,056 seats Owners: 1925-1930 American Amusement Co. 1961 Friedman Circuit 1975 Carisch Theatres, Inc.

Mall cinemas 2510 Bridge Ave ? 1990- * Late 1980’s opened with 3 screens by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990’s taken over by Carmike Cinemas * By 1998 expanded to 7 screens and taken over by Cinema Entertainment Corp. http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2309.html has pictures.

Rivoli 224 South Broadway Avenue ? 1925-1978 740 seats Owners: 1925-1930 American Amusement Co. 1961 Friedman Circuit 1975 Carisch Theatres, Inc.

Starlite Drive-In 333 S Broadway ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1961 Friedman Circuit 1975-1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc.

ALDEN

Hazle ? 1940-? 1950 200 seats

MOWER COUNTY

ADAMS

Adams ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

Capitol ? 1940-? 1950 225 seats

AUSTIN

Austin 108 North Main Street 1936-? 1955 506 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre.

Austin Drive-In ? 1950-? 1961 Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre in 1995.

CineMagic 7 1301 18th Ave NW 2004- Cinemagic owns this cinema.

Eagle ? 1935-? 1940

Hiway 218 Drive-In 304 S. St. Paul ? 1955-? 1985

Lyric ? 1925-? 1925

Oak Park ? 1990-? 1995 Owners: 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995 Carmike Cinemas

Outdoor Drive-In ? 1975 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

Paramount 125 Fourth Avenue NE, September 14th, 1929-1975 911 seats http://www.paramounttheatre.org/ http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/15408.html Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1969 ABC North Central Theatres, Inc.

Park ? 1925-? 1925

Rex ? 1945-? 1945

Roxy 1021 E. Water ? 1945-? 1950 200 seats

Starlite Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in.

State 108 E. Water ? 1925-? 1950 440 seats Owners: 1925 Finkelatein & Ruben 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)

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Sterling Drive-In ? 1969 Drive-In Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in.

Sterling Triplex 1403 First Ave SW ? 1975-? 2004 * Early 1970’s opened as a twin by Carisch Theatres, Inc. * Late 1980’s 3 cinemas as it is taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990’s taken over by Carmike Cinemas and a 3rd screen is added * Around 2004 closed when it could not handle the new CineMagic.

DEXTER

Dexter Closed by 1940

GRAND MEADOWS Grand ? 1945-? 1950

LE ROY Cozy ? 1935-? 1935

Crystal ? 1935-? 1935

Le Roy ? 1955-? 1955

Time ? 1945-? 1945

Tivoli ? 1940-? 1950 340 seats

WASCEA COUNTY

JANESVILLE

New Star ? 1955

Star ? 1935-? 1950 200 seats

NEW RICHMOND Faust Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

WASECA

Park Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

State Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 500 seats Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) owned this theatre in 1930. 35 listings

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HUTCHINSON

MC LOED COUNTY

BROWTON Auditorium Closed by 1940

GLENCOE

Community ? 1930

Crystal

1108 Hennepin ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

Glenville ? 1950

Oriel 821 Franklin ? 1935-? 1955 510 seats

HUTCHINSON

Larger than Life Century

766 Century Ave ? 2000- Opened with 7 screens and two more added in 2005 by Cinemagic.

Hutchinson Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955 Franklin Amusement Co. owned this drive-in.

Rex ? 1930-? 1961 850 seats Owners: 1945 Associated Amusement Co. 1950-1955 Franklin Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership

Starlite Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985 McCarthy Bros. owned this drive-in in 1985.

State December 28, 1937- 850 seats * December 28, 1937 opened * 1970's 2nd screen * 1980's 3rd screen * McCarthy Bros. owned this theatre in 1985. * 2000 closed * September 10, 2005 reopened with 3 cinemas of 300, 220 and 170 seats with a total of 690 seats. http://www.statetheatrehutch.com/now_showing.html has a picture tour.

SILVER LAKE Lake ? 1945-? 1945

STEWART

Stewart ? 1940-? 1950 195 seats

WINSTED

Winsted ? 1940-? 1955 268 seats

MEEKER COUNTY

COSMOS

Hub ? 1955

DASSEL

Avalon

? 1945-? 1955 218 seats

Grand

? 1930

Lakeland ? 1930-? 1940

State ? 1930

EDEN VALLEY Eden

? 1940-? 1945

Lake Main St. ? 1950 190 seats

LITCHFIELD

Hollywood 210 N Sibley Avenue, 1936- 650 seats This cinema was twinned in 1995 Picture galley for this theatre is at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2359.html 3 cinemas in 2008.

Hollywood Drive-In ? 1961-? 1975

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Starlite Drive-In 28264 Highway 22 ? 1980- closed 1981-1998 http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/7486.html 5 screens in 2009.

Unique

Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

WATKINS

May

? 1940-? 1955 315 seats

RENVILLE COUNTY

BIRD ISLAND Roxy Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

BUFFALO LAKE Auditorium ? 1935

Cinema 2 Drive-In ? 1969-? 1975

FAIRFAX

Topic ? 1935-? 1950

FRANKLIN

Franklin Main St. ? 1940-? 1950 239 seats

Unique

Closed by 1935

HECTOR

Palace Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 322 seats

OLIVA

Idle Hour ? 1930

New State ? 1935-? 1940

State Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 439 seats

REBVUKKE

Garden

? 1930

Renvilla Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 336 seats

SACRED HEART Gould ? 1935

Roxy ? 1940

SIBLEY COUNTY

ARLINGTON

Community Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats

Lido 309 W. Main ? 1950-

GAYLORD

Hub ? 1935

Legion

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 210 seats

GIBBON

Gibbon

Main St. ? 1945-? 1950 210 seats

WINTHROP

Rex ? 1930-? 1940

Sibley Front St. ? 1935-? 1990 200 seats 46 listings

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MANKATO

BLUE EARTH COUNTY

AMBOY Amboy ? 1935

LAKE CRYSTAL Crystal ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats

MANKATO

Carmike Stadium 6 AKA: Cine

220 Stadium Rd 2004-

Cine AKA: Carmike Stadium 6

220 Stadium Rd ? 1975-2004 * Early 1970’s opened as a twin by Carisch Theatres, Inc. * Late 1980’s 4 screens as it is taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990’s taken over by Carmike Cinemas * 2004 upgraded to six stadium-seating cinemas and renamed Carmike Stadium 6

Garrick ? 1925 American Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Grand Opera House

202 S Front ? 1925-? 1980 830 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1969 ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. 1980 Plitt Theatres

Kato Outdoor Drive-In

600 Summitt ? 1950-1988 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1975

Lyric ? 1925-? 1930 American Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

Mall Fourplex 110 E Hickory St #1640 ? 1980-2003 Owners: 1980-1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc. 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995-2003 Carmike Cinemas

Maverick 4 12 Civic Center Plaza http://www.spectrumcinema.com/ 2010-2011

Movies 8 1850 Adams St #15 ? 1995- Cinemark owns this cinema.

Orpheum ? 1925 American Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

State 116 Walnut ? 1925-? 1980 693 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1969 ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. 1980 Plitt Theatres

Time 112 S Front ? 1940-? 1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre, which had 334 seats.

Town ? 1955-? 1980 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre in 1975.

Twin Star Drive-In south side of Highway 14 east of Mankato ? 1980-1988 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this drive-in.

Urban 247 Belgrade ? 1955 500 seats

MAPLETON

Pastime ? 1935

Ritz Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

FARIBAULT COUNTY

BLUE EARTH Avalon Main St. ? 1925-? 1990 300 seats

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Sandon Main St. ? 1925-? 1955 300 seats H. Sundon owned this theatre in 1925.

BRICELYN

Park ? 1945-? 1950 250 seats

Unique ? 1935

ELMORE

Border ? 1955 220 seats

Lyric ? 1935-? 1955 220 seats

KIESTER

Kee ? 1950-

WELLS

Flame 125 S. Broadway ? 1990- 304 seats

State ? 1930-? 1955 430 seats

WINNEBAGO

Princess ? 1930

Roxy Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

LE SUEUR COUNTY

LE CENTER Lyric Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 300 seats

LE SUEUR Le Sueur 209 S. Main ? 1940- 350 seats Hardin Theatres owned it in 2009- Star ? 1935-? 1935

MONTGOMERY

Monty ? 1935-? 1950

WATERVILLE

Gem Center St. ? 1930-? 1955 300 seats

MARTIN COUNTY

CELYON

Celyon ? 1945-? 1950

FAIRMONT

Fair Lakes 5 ? 1998-2011 Lakes and Rivers Theatres own this theatre.

Fairmall ? 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation owned this theatre.

Family Drive-In ? 1955-? 1985

Lake ? 1955-? 1985 Owners: 1955 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1980-1985 Plitt Theatres

Nicholas 201 S. North Ave. ? 1935-? 1955 475 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1945

Strand 114 N. North Ave. ? 1935-? 1955 700 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre 1935-1950.

SHERBURN

Sherburn 1942- 434 seats Reopened in 2007.

TRIMONT

Trimont ? 1945-? 1955

TRUMAN

Cozy ? 1935-? 1935

Rialto ? 1940-? 1955

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NICOLLET COUNTY

NORTH MANKATO Urban ? 1940-? 1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre in 1940.

ST. PETER Ludeke ? 1930-? 1940 Berger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1940.

Saint Peter 5 621 S Minnesota Ave 2006- Cinemagic owns this cinema.

State Main St. ? 1940-? 1969 614 seats Berger Amusement Co. owned this theatre. 48 listings

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MARSHALL

CHIPPAWA COUNTY

CLARA CITY Tholen ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

MAYNARD

Pavilion

? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

MILAN

Milan

? 1945-? 1945

MONTEVIDEO

Eagle ? 1935

Hollywood 214 S. 1st st. ? 1940-? 1985 700 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Welworth Theater Co. 1985 McCarthy Bros.

Monte ? 1940-? 1945 Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre.

New Eagle ? 1930 McCarthy Bros. owned this theatre.

Orpheum ? 1935 Orpheum Theater Co. owned this theatre.

Plaza 3 ? 1995-

Star ? 1930-? 1935 Owners: 1930 McCarthy Bros. 1935 Orpheum Theater Co.

Starlite Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

Video 301 S. 1st st. ? 1950-? 1955 670 seats Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre.

LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY

BELLINGHAM

Bellingham ? 1950-? 1955 200 seats

BOYD

Boyd Closed by 1940

DAWSON

Dawson Drive-In ? 1955

Grand ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats

Hilltop Drive-In

? 1961-? 1975

MADISON

Grand 310 6th av ? 1930- 550 seats Twinned in the late 1990’s

Orpheum ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats

LINCOLN COUNTY

HENDRICKS

Lake ? 1940-? 1955

IVANHOE

Gem ? 1940-? 1955

Ivanhoe

? 1935

LAKE BENTON Majestic

? 1935-? 1945

Valley ? 1945-? 1955 230 seats

TYLER

Lincoln Drive-In ? 1975-? 1985

Scenic Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 326 seats

LYON COUNTY

BALATON

Gem ? 1940-? 1955

COTTONWOOD

Dell Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 240 seats

MARSHALL

Marrymore ? 1930

Marshall

? 1955

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Marshall Cinemas 230 W. Lyon ? 1990- 966 seats Expansions: 2 by 1990 3 by 1995 5 and then 6 screens by 1998 Cinema Entertainment Corp owned this theatre since the late 1990’s.

Roxy ? 1935-? 1955 367 seats

Starlite Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

State ? 1935-? 1955 561 seats

MINNEOTA

Joy Main St. ? 1935-? 1950 250 seats

TRACY

Hollywood ? 1940-? 1955 642 seats

New ? 1940

O'Brien ? 1935-? 1955 450 seats

Tracey ? 1940

YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY

CANBY

Broadway ? 1930-? 1935

Canby 109 Saint Olaf Avenue North ? 1940-? 1995 500 seats Twinned by 1998

New Canby ? 1940

CLARKFIELD

Clarkfield ? 1935-? 1945

Roxy ? 1940-? 1955 242 seats

GRANITE FALLS Avalon ? 1935-? 1990 540 seats

Gem ? 1930

Granite ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

WOOD LAKE Lake ? 1955

State 2nd off Main St. ? 1955

Town Hall ? 1950 250 seats 50 listings

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RED WING DODGE COUNTY

DODGE CENTER Dodge ? 1945-? 1955 298 seats

HAYFIELD

New Hayfield ? 1935

Roxy ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

KASSON

Opera House ? 1935

State Main St. ? 1940- 400 seats

MANTORVILLE

Liberty ? 1935

WEST CONCORD Concord ? 1935-? 1955 200 seats

Wescon ? 1950-? 1955

GOODHUE COUNTY

CANNON FALLS Cannon ? 1945-? 1955 364 seats

Grand

? 1935-? 1940

GOODHUE

State ? 1935-? 1950 210 seats

KENYON

Lyric ? 1935-? 1945

Thune ? 1940-? 1955

Time ? 1940-? 1950 342 seats

PINE ISLAND Pine 100 Main ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

Sylvan ? 1935

RED WING Chief 325 Bush St ? 1940-? 1995 539 seats Owners: 1950-1955 Welworth Theater Co. 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995 Carmike Cinemas 3 cinemas in the late 1980’s.

Evergreen 8 140 Tyler Rd N 2006- Lakes and Rivers Theatres owned it until 2011

Metro 318 3rd St. ? 1935-? 1950 680 seats Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre 1940-1950.

Red Wing ? 1950-? 1955 Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre.

Red Wing 5 160 Tyler Rd N ? 1998-2006 Lakes and Rivers Theatres owned this theatre.

Red Wing Drive-In Hwy 61 ? 1964-? 1985

Sheidon Auditorium AKA: Auditorium

443 West 3rd Street, ? 1930-? 1990 940 seats Now a concert hall.

ZUMBROTA

State 96 E Fourth Street 1921- 400 seats in 1950. This is opened on an part-time basis as of 2010. http://www.zumbrotatheatre.com/

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RICE COUNTY

FARIBAULT

Cinema 6 200 Western Ave NW ? 1995- Cinema Entertainment Corp. owns this cinema.

Family Drive-In ? 1964-? 1980

Granada ? 1930-? 1930

Grand ? 1925-? 1925

Lido Central Avenue ? 1940-? 1950 400 seats

Paradise 321 Central Avenue N 1929-? 1990 850 seats

Paramount ? 1930-? 1930

Shattuck School ? 1935

Sun ? 1930-? 1930

Village 20 NW 2nd St. ? 1950-? 1955 550 seats

NORTHFIELD

Grand

4th and Washington ? 1930-? 1950 650 seats Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) owned this theatre in 1930.

Southgate Cinemas 3 960 Highway 3 S ? 1995-2008

West W. Water St. ? 1940-? 1955 500 seats

STEELE COUNTY

BLOOMING PRAIRIE Rex ? 1930-? 1955 273 seats

ELLENDALE

Dale ? 1955-? 1955

LEMMON

Rainbow Drive-In ? 1955-? 1975

OWATONNA

65 Hi-Way Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975 Owners: 1950-1969 Franklin Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership

Cameo AKA: State

215 N. Cedar ? 1980-? 1995 http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2411.html has pictures * Late 1970’s opened as a twin by Carisch Theatres, Inc. * Early 1980’s 3 screens * Late 1980’s taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1980’s taken over by Carmike Cinemas * 1996 closed

Cedar Mall 6 1929 S Cedar St 1996- Lakes and Rivers Theatres owns this theatre.

Grand ? 1930-? 1930

Metropolitan ? 1925-? 1935

Northwoods 10 300 Allan Ave 2006- Lakes and Rivers Theatres owned it until 2011

Roxy 103 W. Main ? 1940-? 1985 500 seats Owners: 1940-1945 Associated Amusement Co. 1950-1985 Franklin Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership

Starlite Drive-In ? 1980-? 1980 Carisch Theatres, Inc. owned this theatre.

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State 215 N. Cedar 1935-? 1969 1,000 seats * 1935 opened as State by Associated Amusement Co. * Late 1940's taken over by Franklin Amusement Co. * 1961 owner: Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership * 1964-1969 owned by Franklin Amusement Co. * Late 1970's renamed Cameo as it is twinned and taken over by Carisch Theatres, Inc. * Early 1980's 3 screens with about 1,000 seats * Late 1980's taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990's taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * 1996 closed

Tonna ? 1935-? 1950 500 seats Associated Amusement Co. owned this theatre 1940-1945.

WABASHA COUNTY

ELGIN

Elgin ? 1940-? 1945

LAKE CITY Granada ? 1935

Grand ? 1940

Hollywood Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats

PLAINVIEW

Gem ? 1930-? 1955 306 seats

WABASHA

Broadway 2009- At the old High School. It is open on an part-time basis.

Pem Pembroke St. ? 1950-? 1955 320 seats

Princess ? 1935-? 1955 58 theatres found

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REDWOOD FALLS BROWN COUNTY

COMFREY Comfrey Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 294 seats

New Deal Closed by 1940

NEW ULM Cinema 3 1 N Germany St ? 1990- Owners: 1990-1995 Midcontinent Theatre Co. (Midco) 1998-Carmike Cinemas

Lyric 9 s. Minn ? 1930-? 1955 510 seats Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre 1945-1955

New Ulm 517 1st North ? 1940-? 1985 610 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Welworth Theater Co. 1985 Midcontinent Theatre Co. (Midco)

Niles ? 1930-? 1935

Starnite Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985 Midcontinent Theatre Co. (Midco) owned this theatre in 1985.

Time Minn St. ? 1940-? 1955 800 seats Welworth Theater Co. owned this theatre 1945-1955

Turner Hall ? 1940

SLEEPY EYE Pix 121 W. Main ? 1940-? 1990 400 seats

Princess ? 1930-? 1935

SPRINGFIELD

State 24 W. Central ? 1935-? 1955 420 seats

COTTONWOOD COUNTY

JEFFERS

Cozy Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 193 seats

MOUNTAIN LAKE State Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 305 seats

STORDEN

Auditorium ? 1945-? 1950 200 seats

WESTBROOK

Westbrook Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 312 seats

WINDOM

State 926 Fourth Avenue, ? 1945- 466 seats Hardin Theatres owned it in 2009.

Windom Drive-In ? 1955

Wonderland ? 1930-? 1935

JACKSON COUNTY

HERON LAKE Lake Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 205 seats

Majestic ? 1935

JACKSON

Grand ? 1925 H. Sundon owned this theatre.

State 600 2nd Street. ? 1935 655 seats in 1950 M & N Theatres owned it in 2009-

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LAKEFIELD

Lyric Main St. ? 1925-? 1955 350 seats H. Sundon owned this theatre.

REDWOOD COUNTY

BELVIEW

New Odeon Closed by 1935

LAMBERTON

Berton Main St. ? 1950-? 1990 368 seats

Lancaster ? 1945

Star ? 1935-? 1945

LUCAN

Home

? 1935-? 1940

MORGAN

Browning Closed by 1940

Capitol

? 1935

Morgan

? 1950-? 1955

REDWOOD FALLS

71 Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

Falls

? 1940- 576 seats Twinned in the early 1990’s.

New Dream ? 1930

Redwood ? 1935-? 1955 618 seats

SANBORN

Pleasure ? 1935

Sanborn Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

WABASSO

Lyric ? 1935

WALNUT GROVE Walnut

Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 248 seats

York ? 1935

WATONWAN COUNTY

MADELIA

Madelia

117 W. Main ? 1935- 397 seats http://www.madeliatheater.com/

ST. JAMES Princess ? 1925- 647 seats Owners: 1925 St. James Circuit 1961 Friedman Circuit

St. James Cinema ? 1995

St. James Drive-In ? 1955 45 listings

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ROCHESTER FILLMORE COUNTY

CHATIFELD Capitol ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

HARMONY

Jem

14 N. Main ? 1940 410 seats http://www.jemmovies.com/ Building history: 1879 Bruflodt Building 3rd original business building – built for meat market 1882 J.L. Urheim Drugs 1907 Oliver Halverson – Tinner 1914 Harness Shop – A. Harstad & Son 1915 Harness Shop – Carl Rygg 1916 Barber Shop – Ed Roche 1935 Barber Shop – Eng Sandvik After a fire on 4/25/40, Rostvold and Sandvik exchanged buildings 1940 Jem Theatre – Milford Rostvold 1943 Rostvold sold the theatre to A.J. Treamann 1943-1947 Bowling Alley 1947-1961 Building Vacant 1961-1986 Jem Theatre Reopened – Bob & Hazel Johnson 1986-1987 Jem Theatre – Franz and Diana Sattler 1986-1988 Jem Theatre – Dale Wright 1987-1992 Jem Theatre – Murrell and Joyce Jacobson 1992-1995 Jem Theatre – Dale and Linda Twite 1995-1999 Jem Theatre – Sheri Ryden and Mark Fishbaugher 1999-2002 Jem Theatre – Roxanne and Bill Johnson 2002- Jem Theatre – Michelle and Paul Haugerud

Orient ? 1935-? 1935

LANESBORO

New State ? 1935-? 1935

State Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 250 seats

MABEL

Castle ? 1940-? 1990 268 seats

Mabel ? 1935-? 1935

New Opera House ? 1940-? 1945

PRESTON

Strand ? 1930-? 1955 246 seats

RUSHFORD

Opera House ? 1935-? 1935

Royal ? 1945-? 1955

Trojan ? 1950-? 1955 450 seats

SPRING VALLEY Milnar Drive-In ? 1950-? 1955

Spring Valley Drive-In ? 1961-? 1985

State ? 1930-? 1955 400 seats

Torium ? 1940-? 1950

HOUSTON COUNTY

CALEDONIA

Gem ? 1930-? 1930

State ? 1930-? 1955 280 seats

SPRING GROVE Auditorium Closed by 1935

Cinema 167 W. Main http://www.sgmovietheater.com May 22nd, 2009- This is an rare new single-screen cinema. It has stadium-seating and 3D Digital projection.

Grove ? 1945-? 1990 230 seats

New ? 1935-? 1935

Opera House ? 1935-? 1950 200 seats

Ristey ? 1940-? 1940

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ROCHESTER

Apache Mall Cinemas 801 Apache Mall-? 1995 1969- * 1969 opened with one cinema * Early 1980's twinned * Late 1980's 4 screens as it is taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990's taken over by Carmike Cinemas * 2002 closed when it could not handle the new cinema complexes.

Barcley Square 6 1300 Salem Rd SW ? 1990-2004 Owners: 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995-2004 Carmike Cinemas

Chateau AKA: Chateau Dodge 15 First St SW 1927-? 1985 1,488 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1969 ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. 1980-1985 Plitt Theatres

Chateau Cinemas 971 East Circle Drive NE * 2002 opened with 10 screens * 2004 14 screens * 2010 taken over by Cinemagic * 2011 taken over by Paragon Theatres

Cinema 21 ? 1969

Cinema 3 1601 N Broadway ? 1985-2001 Owners: 1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc. 1995-2001 Carmike Cinemas

Empress 5 S. Broadway ? 1920-? 1955 772 seats Owners: 1925 Colonial Amusement Co. 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)

Galleria 6 111 S Broadway ? 1990-? 1998 Owners: 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas

Garden ? 1920-? 1920

Hollywood Luxury Stadium 12 2171 Superior Drive N.W 2002- Cinemagic owns this cinema.

Lawler 221 1st Ave SW ? 1920-? 1985 719 seats Owners: 1925 Colonial Amusement Co. 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc.

Metropolitan ? 1925-? 1935 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre in 1935.

Oakview 1969-? 1985 Plitt Theatres owned this theatre 1980-1985.

Outdoor Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

Rochester ? 1920-? 1920

Rochester 14 Cine’ 2008- Wehrenberg theatres owns this cinema. http://www.rkai.net/three/portfolio/theaters/Rochester/Rochester.html

Rochester Drive-In ? 1955-? 1955

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Starlite Drive-In ? 1969-? 1969 * Late 1960’s opened with an single screen * Early 2 screens North and South * Late 1970’s 3 screens it is taken over by Carisch Theatres, Inc. * Late 1980’s closed

State Hospital ? 1935-? 1935

Time 15 4t St. SE ? 1940-? 1969 419 seats Owners: 1940-1955 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)

STEWARTVILLE

Lake ? 1940-? 1955 200 seats

WINONA COUNTY

LEWISTON

Comet ? 1940-? 1945

ST. CHARLES Empress ? 1935-? 1935

Rialto ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

WINONA

Avon 60 E 3rd St ? 1940-? 1955 368 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre 1940-1950.

Broadway ? 1935-? 1955

350 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre 1940-1955

Cine 4 ? 1980-? 1998 Owners: 1980-1985 Carisch Theatres, Inc. 1990 Excellence Theatres Corporation 1995-1998 Carmike Cinemas

Cinema 7 70 W 2nd St ? 1998- Cinema Entertainment Corp. owns this cinema.

Colonial ? 1920-? 1925 Colonial Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Opera House ? 1920-? 1925 Colonial Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Sky-Vu Drive-In ? 1950-? 1975

State 170 Johnson ? 1930-? 1955 1,166 seats Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1950 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)

Strand ? 1925-? 1925

West End W 5th St ? 1925-? 1955 518 seats Colonial Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Winona 167 Johnson ? 1930-? 1964 Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 19335-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 58 listings

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ST. CLOUD BENTON COUNTY

FOLEY Brickhouse Cinemas 3 Dewey & 4th http://www.brickhousecinema.com 2008-

Foley Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 292 seats

Opera House ? 1935

SAUK CENTER Main Street 1939- 450 seats * 1939 opened with 1 screen * Early 1990’s 3 screens * Early 2000’s 5 screens

Oxford ? 1930-? 1950 400 seats Berger Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1940.

Rex ? 1930-? 1935

Roso ? 1995

Sky-Vue Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985

SAUK RAPIDS Rapids 319 Main ? 1940-? 1950

State Main St. ? 1935-? 1945 260 seats

SHELBURNE COUNTY

BIG LAKE Lake ? 1940-? 1950 208 seats

New ? 1940

ELK RIVER Crystal ? 1935

Elk ? 1940-? 1955 300 seats

Elk River Cinemas 570 Freeport ? 1995- * Early 1990’s opened with 5 screens by *gue * by 1998 10 screens * by 2000 17 screens it is taken over by Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)r

STEARNS COUNTY

ALBANY

Alo ? 1940-? 1955 265 seats

Wertin ? 1935

BELGRADE

Bell ? 1945-? 1950 195 seats

BROOTEN

Avalon Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 224 seats

Nelson ? 1935

COLD SPRINGS Quarry 5 http://www.quarrycinema.com/ 2008-

Spring ? 1950-? 1955 300 seats

HOLDINGFORD

Holdingford Closed by 1935

Scenic Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 215 seats

KIMBALL

Kim-Hi Drive-In

? 1969-? 1985

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MELROSE

Melrose ? 1935-? 1955 344 seats

PAYNESVILLE

Jacks AKA: Koronis, Rialto

209 Washburne Avenue 1917-? 1930

Koronis AKA: Jacks, Rialto

209 Washburne Avenue 1941-? 1955 * 1917 opened as Jacks * Around 1930 sold and renamed Rialto * 1941 renamed Koronis * Early 1990's 2 cinemas

Rialto AKA: Jacks, Koronis

209 Washburne Avenue ? 1935-? 1940

ST. CLOUD 10-Hi Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985 Owners: 1969 Drive-In Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Cinema Entertainment Corp.

Cinema 70 ? 1969-? 1975 Owners: 1969 Drive-In Theatres, Inc. 1975 Cinema Entertainment Corp.

Cinema Arts ? 1975-2001 3 cinemas in the late 1980’s Cinema Entertainment Corp. owned this theatre.

Cinema I & II ? 1980-? 1985 Cinema Entertainment Corp. owned this theatre.

Cloud Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Owners: 1969 Drive-In Theatres, Inc. 1975-1985 Cinema Entertainment Corp.

Eastman 21 South ? 1940-? 1955 464 seats Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre 1940-1950.

Grand ? 1930-? 1945 Owners: 1930 Publix Theatre Corp. (Northwest Division) 1935-1945 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix)

Hays 411 Germaine ? 1950-? 1980 820 seats Owners: 1950-1964 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) 1969 ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. 1980 Plitt Theatres

Lawler ? 1930

Miner ? 1940-? 1945

Miner ? 1925

Paramount AKA: Sherman

915 Germaine ? 1935-? 1985 1,414 seats * 1921 opened as Sherman * 1930 renamed Paramount by Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) * 1969 owned by ABC North Central Theatres, Inc. * 1980-1985 owned by Plitt Theatres * 1985 badly damaged by a fire * 1998 reopened with 700 seats and is used for a live performance hall. http://www.paramountarts.org/

Roxy ? 1940 Minnesota Amusement Co. (Publix) owned this theatre.

Sherman AKA: Paramount

915 Germaine ? 1925-? 1930

State Reformatory ? 1935-? 1940

U of A Minor ? 1930

Veterans Hospital ? 1935-? 1940

WAITE PARK Crossroads 6 4201 W Division St ? 1990-2008 Cinema Entertainment Corp. owns this cinema.

Parkwood Cinemas 1533 Frontage Road North ? 1985- * Early 1980’s opened with 8 screens by Cinema Entertainment Corp. * by 1998 10 screens * 2001 18 screens

WRIGHT COUNTY

ANNADALE

Grand ? 1930-? 1955 250 seats

BUFFALO

Buffalo Cinemas ? 1995- * Early 1990’s opened with 3 screens * Early 2000’s expanded to 7 screens owned by five star cinemas

Cine Buff Drive-In ? 1980-? 1985

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Lake ? 1940-? 1990

Strand ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

COKATO

Cecile ? 1935-? 1940

Cokato ? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

DELANO

Delano River St. ? 1935-? 1955 350 seats

Delano 5 Hwy 12 ? 1995- Muller Family Theatres owns this cinema.

HOWARD LAKE Howard Lake Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 230 seats

Triangle ? 1935-? 1940

MAPLE LAKE Rex ? 1930

Wright ? 1935-? 1955 300 seats

MONTICELLO

Lincoln ? 1935-? 1955 250 seats

Monti AKA: Monticello

137 Broadway East ? 1985-2004

Monticello 137 Broadway East ? 1949-? 1955 * 1949 opened by A. Miller with an apartment upstairs, which had to be accessed to reach the projection booth and offices. * Early 1980's the ice cream parlour next door was converted into a second cinema. * Early 1990's renamed Monti 4 as 2 more cinemas added on the west side of the building. * 2004 closed when the new 14-plex opened near the freeway. The cornerstone from the original theatre is now at the Monticello 14.

Monticello 14 9375 Deegan Avenue 2004- 3,000 seats It has a "Muller Monster Screen". The "Monster" screens are 80 feet wide and 35 feet tall with seating for about 600. It is the largest indoor screen in the state.

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ST. MICHAEL Métropolitan 15 & SXHD 4300 O' Day Ave NE March 2007-September 2010. The IMAX has been replaced with an SXHD system. It closed when it owned $75,000 in back taxes to the city. This is an amazing new $13 million dollar cinema was designed by TK Architects of Kansas City. The lobby is designed as a Paris streetscape of the late 19th century. The name and the cinema’s logo come from the Metro in Paris, France. Buildings and balconies overlook the lobby. For people watchers, there is a bar (21 and over) on the second level where one can have a drink watch the crowd below. There is even a full scale replica of the Moulin Rouge. Yes, the windmill actually works, and lights up. Cinemagic owns this cinema.

WAVERLY

Waverly ? 1940-? 1955

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WILMAR

BIG STONE COUNTY

BEARDSLEY Star ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. Owned this theatre.

CLINTON

Clinton

? 1935-? 1955 325 seats Benefield, B. J. Owned this theatre in 1935.

Opera House ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. Owned this theatre.

GRACEVILLE

Gracefield ? 1945

Graceville Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 412 seats

Grand ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. Owned this theatre.

ORTONVILLE

Orpheum Main St. ? 1930-? 1955 570 seats

GRANT COUNTY

ASHBY

Ashby ? 1955

ELBOW LAKE Crystal ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. owned this theatre.

Ledum ? 1950-? 1955 242 seats

Opera House ? 1930

HERMAN

Grand Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 256 seats

HOFFMAN

Hoffman

? 1945-? 1955 250 seats

Movie ? 1940

KANDIYOHI COUNTY

ATWATER

Lyric ? 1935-? 1955 225 seats

Sterling

? 1955

NEW LONDON Rialto Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 230 seats

RAYMOND

Opera House ? 1935-? 1935

SPICER

Green Lake Drive-In ? 1964-? 1985

Twin Spin 4 151 Progress Circle ? 2005- http://www.twinspincinema.com/ Seating and screen sizes 1: 154 28x13 2: 115 27x12 3: 58 16x10 4: 58 16x10 Total 385 seats

WILMAR

Chief Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985 Owners: 1969 Franklin Amusement Co. 1985 McCarthy Bros.

Dreamland ? 1925-? 1930 Franklin Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1925.

Kandi 1605 S First St ? 1985- * Early 1980’s opened by McCarthy Bros. with 4 screens * by 1998 expanded to 6 screens and sold to Carmike Cinemas

Cinematour pic

Majestic

? 1935 Franklin Amusement Co. owned this theatre.

New Wilmar ? 1940-? 1945 Associated Amusement Co. owned this theatre in 1940.

Rialto Closed by 1935

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State 310 W. 5th St. ? 1935-? 1969 400 seats Owners: 1935, 1950-1955, 1964-1969 owned by Franklin Amusement Co. 1940-1945 Associated Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership

Wilmar 312 W. 4th St. ? 1945-? 1969 980 seats Owners: 1945 Associated Amusement Co. 1950-1955 Franklin Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership 1964-1969 Franklin Amusement Co.

Wilmar Drive-In ? 1950-? 1964 Owners: 1950-1955 Franklin Amusement Co. 1961 Frank & Woempner & Associated Amusement Co. Partnership 1964 Franklin Amusement Co.

POPE COUNTY

GLENWOOD

Glenwood 14 W. 1st Ave ? 1945-? 1955 583 seats

Opera House ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. owned this theatre.

STARBUCK

Starbuck

Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 220 seats

STEVENS COUNTY

HANCOCK

Hancock

? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. owned this theatre.

Roxy ? 1940 *mcb owned this theatre.

Time Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 271 seats

MORRIS

Colonial Drive-In ? 1969-? 1985

Morris ? 1945-? 1955 770 seats

Morris Cinema 12 E. 6th Street ? 1985- Tentelino Enterprises, Inc. owned this theatre in 1985. 2 more screens to be added in 2011.

Orpheum ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. owned this theatre.

Rand Drive-In ? 1955-? 1964

Strand ? 1930-? 1955 Benefield, B. J. owned this theatre.

SWIFT COUNTY

APPLETON

Reno Appleton and Main ? 1940-? 1955 540 seats

Scenic

? 1930-? 1935

BENSON

DeMarco Main St. ? 1935-? 2000 480 seats

Viking ? 1930

KER KOVEN Okay Closed by 1940

MURDOCK

Rialto

Closed by 1935

TRAVERSE COUNTY

BROWNS VALLEY Roxy Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 420 seats

WHEATON

Gem

? 1940

Gopher Main St. ? 1945-? 1995, 2009-2010 480 seats Showtimes disappeared in 2010.

Grand ? 1930-? 1935

Wheaton ? 1945-? 1955 300 seats 52 listings

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WORTHINGTON

MURRAY COUNTY

CURRIE Rex ? 1935-? 1945

FULDA

Crystal

? 1930

Fulda Main St. ? 1940-? 1955 425 seats

SLAYTON

Duffy's Drive-In

? 1955-? 1975

Murray

Main St. ? 1930-? 1990 400 seats

NOBLES COUNTY

ADRIAN

Adrian Main St. ? 1935-? 1955 320 seats

King ? 1950-? 1955 400 seats

Princess

? 1930

ELLSWORTH

Ellsworth Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 200 seats

Majestic

? 1935

Ona ? 1940

WILMONT

Kee ? 1950-? 1955

WORTHINGTON

Gay Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985 Tentelino Enterprises, Inc. owned this theatre 1980-1985.

Grand Lower Main ? 1930-? 1950 520 seats

Northland Cinemas 1635 Oxford St ? 1985-2009 * Early 1980’s opened with 3 screens by Tentelino Enterprises, Inc. * Late 1980’s taken over by Excellence Theatres Corporation * Early 1990’s taken over by Carmike Cinemas * by 1998 taken over by Lakes and Rivers Theatres * Late 1990’s expanded to 5 screens http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2461.html has interior pictures * This disappeared from showtimes listings in 2009.

State 2nd off Main St. ? 1930-? 1980 800 seats Twinned in the late 1970’s by Tentelino Enterprises, Inc. and closed when the Northland Cinemas opened.

PIPESTONE COUNTY

EDGERTOWN

Clifford

? 1935

PIPESTONE

Alo ? 1935

Indian School ? 1940

Orpheum 306 Main ? 1930-? 1955 650 seats

Quarry Twin 204 E Main St ? 1990-2008 No showtimes posted in 2008.

State 606 Main ? 1945-? 1950 340 seats

Sunset Drive-In ? 1950-? 1985

RUTHTON

Rex Main St. ? 1945-? 1955 270 seats

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ROCK COUNTY

HARDWICK

Gem

Closed by 1940

JASPER

Happy Hours

? 1940-? 1945

Jasper Main St. ? 1950-? 1955 278 seats

State ? 1935

LUVERNE

Luverne Drive-In ? 1955

Palace 104 E Main ? 1915- 590 seats * 1915 opened as New Opera House and soon renamed Palace. It is still open as a live theatre and cinema. More than 20 pictures can be found at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/2362.html Live theatre as of 2010.

Pix Lower Main ? 1940-? 1955 450 seats

Vern Drive-In 1607 1/2 S. Kniss Avenue, ? 1961-

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