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Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Sunset Drive-In on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:16 pm

One more time here….

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Silicon Sam commented about Sunset Drive-In on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:15 pm

Try this link instead, the other link pops up an info box and moves you away from the location.

[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3630+E.+Andrew+Johnson+Hwy++Morristown,+TN+37816+United+States&sll=36.231578,-83.247625&sspn=0.007971,0.008057&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3630+E+Andrew+Johnson+Hwy,+Morristown,+Hamblen,+Tennessee+37814&ll=36.231449,-83.247979&spn=0.007971,0.008057&t=h&z=17

3630 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy is the closest spot.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Sunset Drive-In on Sep 13, 2010 at 7:12 pm

Right where the T shaped driveway is now, used to be the place you’re talking about.

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However, the name of the town needs to be changed to Morristown. Does anyone check maps before submitting theaters?

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Sahara Drive-In on Sep 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Still barely, barely visible, but there was an old drive-in ½ mile West of the airport in I-20.

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Silicon Sam commented about Winslow Drive-In on Sep 12, 2010 at 5:45 am

If you map to 447 Augusta Rd, you can see the remains of the drive-in. GE imagery shows more recent development on the South half of the lot.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Myers Theater on Sep 12, 2010 at 2:48 am

Got any working picture links???

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Silicon Sam commented about Beach Drive-In on Sep 11, 2010 at 2:57 pm

I meant the name of the town is Fairhope, not Fair Hope as was originally posted. Geeeez……

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Beach Drive-In on Sep 10, 2010 at 8:23 pm

Please change name to Fairhope.

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Silicon Sam commented about Glenwood Drive-In on Sep 6, 2010 at 7:16 pm

Pretty easy to spot the old drive in, and the entrance was nowhere near the 4421 address. Even the old ads place it at 4347 (something like that, it’s hard to read such fine blurry print…) But 4347 maps directly to the old entrance.

Old entrance almost runs into Hollyhock Terrace once it gets to Glenwood Rd.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Circle Drive-In on Sep 5, 2010 at 7:35 pm

That weird shaped slab in the middle of the field was where the projection booth was. Lampasas is only 45 minutes from where I live, I’ll go and investigate sometime soon.

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Silicon Sam commented about Skyway Drive-In on Sep 5, 2010 at 3:02 am

The screen was at the corner of Civic Center Blvd and Clemson. Rows fanned out from NW to SW. Barely visible in older GE.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Circle Drive-In on Sep 4, 2010 at 4:37 pm

At the SW corner of Hwy 190 and 183 looked to have a drive-in. Much easier to see in historical shots on GE.

H E R E

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Colonial Drive-In on Sep 4, 2010 at 1:02 pm

There was an old drive-in here…….

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Silicon Sam commented about Elloree Drive-In on Aug 28, 2010 at 12:33 am

Correct spelling of the town is Elloree. Correct ZIP Code is 29047. The State is right however…..

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Silicon Sam commented about Buccaneer Drive-In on Aug 21, 2010 at 7:46 pm

1961 Google Earth shows a total of at least 9 drive-ins, a couple are twins. Lots of Drive-Ins for that town.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Buccaneer Drive-In on Aug 21, 2010 at 7:40 pm

At 4038 South Port (where the Home Depot is now) used to be a even bigger drive-in. Barely visible in the early 80’s.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Showboat Drive-In on Aug 21, 2010 at 7:33 pm

On Horn Rd East of 60 was a drive-in during the 50’s. 1965 imagery shows it gone however.

Also, a twin drive-in on 35 and McCrosky Rd. out East of town. Image lasted much longer, up to mid 90’s. Also shows up during the 50’s.

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Silicon Sam commented about Texas Theater on Aug 21, 2010 at 7:22 pm

At old 77 and E. Ailsie looks like the remains of a drive-in outline. Barely, barely visible.

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1900 block of old Hwy 77 was another drive-in (verfied by Google Earth historical) Big empty lot now.

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Also, another drive-in located on E, Santa Gertrudis St, where there is a big empty field now. Also verified.

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Silicon Sam commented about Carpo Teatro on Aug 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm

Matt and Mike, At old 77 and E. Ailsie looks like the remains of a drive-in outline. Barely, barely visible.

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1900 block of old Hwy 77 was another drive-in (verfied by Google Earth historical)

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Also, another drive-in located on E, Santa Gertrudis St, where there is a big empty field now. Also verified.

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Silicon Sam commented about Star Theatre on Aug 15, 2010 at 2:48 pm

I’m thinking the 116 W 7th St address refers to the building right next door. Dumas Printing is at 117, and small building is directly across the street.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Star Theatre on Aug 15, 2010 at 2:44 pm

Building used as an office less than a year ago, and already it looks this bad? Yikes!

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Wales Drive-In on Jul 31, 2010 at 10:48 am

This will get you there….

1920 Old Bartow Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33853 United States

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Silicon Sam commented about Sundown Drive-In on Jul 25, 2010 at 6:31 pm

Map and description of Linwood Rd. points to an area where no drive could have existed. Out further East of town looks to be the site, and the pictures link seems to support it.

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Silicon Sam commented about Desert Theatre on Jul 20, 2010 at 2:41 am

Change Related Websites in the descriptio to:

http://robertllippertfoundation.com/

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam commented about Desert Theatre on Jul 20, 2010 at 2:36 am

The Desert is now serving dessert.