My brother and I used to visit the Neptune as pre-adolescents (1959-1961). We’d actually ride our bikes there from Sand Point, and park them out front. They’d still be there when we came out. No locks, chains or anything. We’d often ride up 45th (I think) to Dick’s Drive-In after watching Western “serials” at the Neptune. I remember seeing James Garner in “Up Periscope” at the Neptune as a first-run (1959).
I was amazed to see it’s still standing and pretty much just as I remember it (after 45 years)! Thanks everyone for the great photos. I’ve lived in Detroit since 1962. Always regretted leaving Seattle, but when you’re only 11, you don’t have a lot of say in things. :)
My brother and I used to visit the Neptune as pre-adolescents (1959-1961). We’d actually ride our bikes there from Sand Point, and park them out front. They’d still be there when we came out. No locks, chains or anything. We’d often ride up 45th (I think) to Dick’s Drive-In after watching Western “serials” at the Neptune. I remember seeing James Garner in “Up Periscope” at the Neptune as a first-run (1959).
I was amazed to see it’s still standing and pretty much just as I remember it (after 45 years)! Thanks everyone for the great photos. I’ve lived in Detroit since 1962. Always regretted leaving Seattle, but when you’re only 11, you don’t have a lot of say in things. :)