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50sSNIPES commented about Jasper Theatre on Mar 20, 2026 at 4:22 pm

Still open in 1983. I saw late-December 1982 showtimes that it continued operating into 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Jasper Theatre on Mar 18, 2026 at 9:51 pm

The Jasper Theatre is actually still open in 1983, and most likely into the mid-1980s. I cannot find its closing date because of newspaper archives from 1983 to 1989 are missing.

Jasper also had another first-run movie house around that time called the Main Street Theatre, which operated in both the 1980s and 1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dos Palos Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 2:32 am

Already gone by 1981.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hilltop Kar Vu Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 2:28 am

A 1980 aerial view shows the drive-in, but I cannot tell its condition. Almost everything remained standing after closure, as a 1990 aerial view confirms that the traces, screen, and concession building are still intact. The traces and screen were removed later in the 1990s, with the traces only remaining until around 2018.

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50sSNIPES commented about Spalding Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 2:24 am

Traces remained visible right after demolition, but was gone after the 1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Meridian Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 2:07 am

Demolished in the late-1980s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coalinga Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 2:04 am

Still open in 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Longhorn Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 1:52 am

The concession building was replaced by a house shortly after demolition.

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50sSNIPES commented about Manchester Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 1:51 am

Most likely demolished immediately after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colby Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 1:42 am

A 1980 aerial view shows the drive-in appearing to be dead, despite the clean traces and everything remain standing, several trees grew on the site. It was already demolished by 1985.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dreamland Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 1:36 am

Closed in the early-1980s, but continued to operate as a flea market into the remaining of the decade.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlite Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 1:01 am

Still listed in the 1989 topo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Campus Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 12:56 am

Demolished in the early-1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Owl Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 12:48 am

Still listed in the 1976 topo, but I cannot confirm if its still operating at the time.

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50sSNIPES commented about Rebel Drive-In on Mar 16, 2026 at 12:47 am

Closed during the 1970s. A 1978 aerial view shows the theater falling into disrepair.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tower Twin Theatres on Mar 15, 2026 at 10:57 pm

Actual closing date is January 2, 2000. Carmike also closed the Waverly Place 6 that same day. Both theaters marked one of the first theaters to close in the 21st century.

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50sSNIPES commented about Waverly Place Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 10:54 pm

Closed on January 2, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 8:55 pm

Not listed in the 1973 topo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Bay State Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 8:15 pm

A 1985 aerial view shows the theater with its screen and glory, appearing to be in operational shape. Its most likely demolished during the early-1990s, and that’s when the Walmart opened at the site on January 31, 1995.

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50sSNIPES commented about Showcase Cinemas Seekonk Route 6 on Mar 15, 2026 at 8:15 pm

This was built partially on site of the Bay State Drive-In.

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50sSNIPES commented about Star-Lite Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 7:46 pm

Opened on March 29, 1948. Despite the 1982 aerial view showing the drive-in with everything, a 1984 topo does not show the drive-in being listed, meaning that this has to be closed sometime in the early-1980s. As mentioned above, it was already gone by the early-1990s as Weis was built at the site.

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50sSNIPES commented about 218 Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 7:39 pm

Still open in the mid-1980s, but was gone by the early-1990s. A 1983 aerial view shows the drive-in with its screen and glory, in great condition and appearing to be operational. It was wiped by the early-1990s, as traces and the foundations of the concession building are still visible. Both of which are gone by the early-2000s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Adair County Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 7:36 pm

Looks like the CinemaScope edges are ripped.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dekalb Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 7:27 pm

As of 2026, despite many buildings at the site, the fan shape of the former theater is still intact.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lincoln Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 6:12 pm

As of 2026, the foundations of the concession building are still visible.