I found this one by accident, one of those random small town drive-ins, anyway the closest address I can get is 150 Frampton Road, Yemassee. Its actually next door to this, there’s a single large house in the middle of the site. The drive-in is present in a 1955 aerial however by 1957 it looks demolished, probably didn’t last very long.
This one was located on US 385, southwest of the town. The closest address I can get is US-385 & Co Rd 130. The drive-in is present in a 1957 aerial photo but completely demolished 10 years later in 1967. Houses now occupy the site.
I’m having doubts that this lasted into the 1960’s and might’ve only lasted a few years after it opened. The August 4th 1951 issue of Box Office claims it was located on South 9th St, a 1957 aerial shows nothing along that street. All I can see is the Caprock located in the northern part of Slaton.
As per Michael’s notes above, the last address of this site was 6615 County Rd J, Schofield. A 2005 Google Earth image shows the lot and what looks like the stumps/the base of the screen structure.
There was a drive-in located at the present address of 8th Ave & Ridge Ave. It’s present in 1955 and 1972 aerial photos however I think it might be a different drive-in to the one described about, its closer to Highway 81 than 80.
This was actually located just outside Montezuma in Oglethorp. Close address is 2180 GA-49, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. This maps to a Gas station, the drive-in was across the road. It’s present in a 1956 aerial but completely demolished by 1970.
This was located at 2055 US Hwy 41, North, GA 31029. Its present in a 1955 aerial but by 1973 completely demolished and overgrown with trees. Was probably a short lived theatre.
Apparently this site was in the Tremont Park area of Savannah, there is what looks like a possible drive-in at the current address of 1900 Corvair Ave, Savannah. In 1955 there is what looks like construction of something, unfortunately the next aerial is from 1971 and shows some redevelopment of the site. I’m probably seeing things and am way off.
As stated above this was a temporary drive-in during covid, setup in the car park of the Foxwoods Resort Casino. It had 103 car spots, they used an inflatable screen.
OK, it appears there was either two drive-in’s in this town or the Mesa was moved up the road. The Mesa does not exist at this address in a 1958 aerial photo HOWEVER, a smaller drive-in DOES exist at the current address of 2700 Lincoln St. The remains of this drive-in also exist in a 1969 when the “new” Mesa has been constructed.
You know what Michael, I just took a look and you are correct, an old 1954 topo shows there was a drive-in at the current address of 21 Millville Road, so there were absolutely two different sites in this town.
I found this one by accident, one of those random small town drive-ins, anyway the closest address I can get is 150 Frampton Road, Yemassee. Its actually next door to this, there’s a single large house in the middle of the site. The drive-in is present in a 1955 aerial however by 1957 it looks demolished, probably didn’t last very long.
This was open as early as 1951.
This one was located on US 385, southwest of the town. The closest address I can get is US-385 & Co Rd 130. The drive-in is present in a 1957 aerial photo but completely demolished 10 years later in 1967. Houses now occupy the site.
Opened on July 25, 1950 with “The Gal Who Took The West”.
This was located at the current address of 3229 US-377, Stephenville. Now a scrap metal business.
I’m having doubts that this lasted into the 1960’s and might’ve only lasted a few years after it opened. The August 4th 1951 issue of Box Office claims it was located on South 9th St, a 1957 aerial shows nothing along that street. All I can see is the Caprock located in the northern part of Slaton.
20593 Blue and Gold Dr, Elkton, VA 22827. Now Elkton Area Community Center.
4841 Ben-Curt Ln, Dublin, VA 24084 is the approximate address, now a private residence.
Opened on March 28, 1961 with “Third Man on the Mountain” and “Dumbo”.
The correct address for this one is 25674 US-52, Kermit, WV 25674.
As per Michael’s notes above, the last address of this site was 6615 County Rd J, Schofield. A 2005 Google Earth image shows the lot and what looks like the stumps/the base of the screen structure.
There was a drive-in located at the present address of 8th Ave & Ridge Ave. It’s present in 1955 and 1972 aerial photos however I think it might be a different drive-in to the one described about, its closer to Highway 81 than 80.
This was actually located just outside Montezuma in Oglethorp. Close address is 2180 GA-49, Oglethorpe, GA 31068. This maps to a Gas station, the drive-in was across the road. It’s present in a 1956 aerial but completely demolished by 1970.
A better address that is easier and more accurate would be 1411 Jack Dayton Cir, Young Harris, GA 30582.
This was located at 2055 US Hwy 41, North, GA 31029. Its present in a 1955 aerial but by 1973 completely demolished and overgrown with trees. Was probably a short lived theatre.
Apparently this site was in the Tremont Park area of Savannah, there is what looks like a possible drive-in at the current address of 1900 Corvair Ave, Savannah. In 1955 there is what looks like construction of something, unfortunately the next aerial is from 1971 and shows some redevelopment of the site. I’m probably seeing things and am way off.
As stated above this was a temporary drive-in during covid, setup in the car park of the Foxwoods Resort Casino. It had 103 car spots, they used an inflatable screen.
There’s now a street address for this one on Google Maps, so please update to 161432 US-81, Marlow, OK.
OK, it appears there was either two drive-in’s in this town or the Mesa was moved up the road. The Mesa does not exist at this address in a 1958 aerial photo HOWEVER, a smaller drive-in DOES exist at the current address of 2700 Lincoln St. The remains of this drive-in also exist in a 1969 when the “new” Mesa has been constructed.
You know what Michael, I just took a look and you are correct, an old 1954 topo shows there was a drive-in at the current address of 21 Millville Road, so there were absolutely two different sites in this town.
This location actually only has 2 screens, their website also confirms this. The “3rd screen” is actually just a wall or advertising board.
Grand opening was actually May 20th, it was advertised the day before but the actual opening was on the 20th.
What’s left of the ticket box still remains as of July this year.
The last movies might’ve been Cliffhanger and Guilty as Sin.
The number is way off, its actually 2700.