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50sSNIPES commented about 17 Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:42 am

This appears to be closed during the 1970s, but both 1980 and 1981 aerial views show that the entire theater was intact, including the screen and glory but half of the traces were overgrown by trees. A 1985 aerial view shows the entire theater being covered in trees, but the screen remained standing but was gone by 1992.

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50sSNIPES commented about Capitol 6 Drive-In & Public Market on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:34 am

Current function is first-run.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fair Mall Cinema on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:31 am

Once operated by Carisch Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jordan Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:30 am

This opened either in the late-1950s or early-1960s, due to the fact that a 1957 aerial view shows that the theater hasn’t been constructed yet. It most likely operated into the mid-1980s. A 1991 aerial view does show the theater with the screen and glory but not appearing to be in operational condition. I got a little glimpse look at the traces and it appears that some very tiny homes were placed. It was already gone during the early-2000s after Bradbury Circle was constructed.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hollywood Theatre on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:25 am

Opened in April or May 1940.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fairmont 5 Theatres on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:24 am

Actual opening date is January 13, 1995 on site of the Family Drive-In.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dickinson Theatre on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:23 am

The Dickinson Theatre opened its doors on September 1, 1937 with Bob Burns in “Mountain Music” along with a few unnamed shorts and a newsreel, featuring installations of Western Electric Mirrophonic sound.

It was twinned on February 16, 1977 and was renamed Dix I & II (short for Dickinson), and Carisch Theatres (its last operator) closed the Dix twins on January 7, 1982 with “Sharkey’s Machine” in Screen 1 and Disney’s “Cinderella” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Griffon Theaters on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:17 am

Opened on January 29, 1982 with “Modern Problems”, “Neighbors” and “Absence Of Malice” in screen order.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hillcrest Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:16 am

Closed on September 3, 1984 with the dusk-to-dawn show of “Uncommon Valor”, “First Blood”, “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”, and “Psycho III”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lakeview Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:15 am

This opened during the early-1960s and closed on August 31, 1986 with “SpaceCamp” (I cannot confirm if a second feature was shown for not because it was unlisted on ad). Dean’s Repair, a farm equipment repair and service shop opened on the site in February 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midway Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:10 am

Screen appears to be gone by 1973, meaning that this is short-lived. The screen itself also looks smaller than I thought judging by the size in the aerial view.

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50sSNIPES commented about Mott Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:05 am

Still visible in the 1969 aerial view, appearing to be operational, but was already gone by 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star Nite Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 7:00 am

A 1981 aerial view shows the theater appearing to be in operational shape.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regency II on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:57 am

Closed with “The Next Best Thing”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Presidio Theatre on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:50 am

Once operated by Century Theatres. Closed as a single-screener on August 15, 2003 with “Buffalo Soldiers”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regency I on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:46 am

Closed with “Saving Private Ryan”. During its final years, the Regency I featured installations of a Norelco AAII projector with a Christie AW3 platter.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Edwards Bakersfield on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:44 am

Actual opening date is April 11, 1997. All auditoriums at the time featured Christie package of projectors, lamphouses and platters, with QSC amps and genuine Dolby SR and A analog back-up systems.

As of 1997, one auditorium featured all three sound formats (DTS, SRD, and SR) in one, while one other auditorium used both DTS and SRD. The other auditoriums featured SRD only in seven auditoriums and DTS only in the remaining five auditoriums.

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50sSNIPES commented about Juliet Quad on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:40 am

Twinned on June 23, 1978, and became a quad on December 20, 1978.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twin Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:29 am

Closed on January 20, 1979.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kenwood Towne Centre 5 on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:27 am

Once operated by Sony Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kenwood Twin Cinemas on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:20 am

Screen 1 featured installations of two Ballantyne Pro35 projectors, a Christie Autowind 2 (later changed out for an Autowind 3) and a Dolby CP50, while Screen 2 featured installations of a 35mm-only Century and a 35/70 Century JJ with a Christie Autowind 3 alongside a Dolby CP50 for 35mm and a Dolby CP200 for 70mm.

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50sSNIPES commented about Falcon Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:12 am

Once operated by Mid-America.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:10 am

Closed on September 28, 1975 with “God’s Bloody Acre” and “The Night Visitor”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pines Drive-In on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:08 am

Actual closing date is September 1, 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Plaza Cinema on Jan 4, 2026 at 6:03 am

Actual closing date is October 5, 2000.