SINGLE SCREEN SHOPPING CENTER (1960-1969) - Large-up to 1,000 seats-theaters, usually free-standing, erected next to shopping centers; large lobbies often with art displays; elaborate concession stands. Examples: Andrews Manor, Riverdale Plaza.
EARLY MULTI-SCREEN (1965-1989) - Generally small (150-250 seats), often flat-floored, auditoriums built in retail spaces; concession areas get larger and may be more elaborate than the auditoriums. Examples: Outer Circle, Academy 6, Montgomery Village, White Flint.
LATE MULTI-SCREEN (1989-Present) - Theaters move out of the malls and become larger, up to 600 seats; stadium seating becomes the norm in the mid-1990's; number of screens per theater increases to 14 and 16. Examples: Multiplex Cinemas Arlington Boulevard, Shirlington 7, Rio 14, Loew's Centerpark, UA Snowden Square.
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Caption:(Below) Typical of movie theaters in enclosed malls is the Mazza Gallerie Cinema, the former K-B Paris Theater (James Martino, 1983).
Caption:(Above) In the mid-1960's several large, singlescreen theaters were built around the city; the Riverdale Plaza (Donald N. Coupard & Associates, 1968) and the Andrews Manor (unknown, 1965) have lasted longer than most.
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