Comments from Richard_Collins

Richard_Collins commented about Pendleton Pike - Indianapolis, IN on Dec 2, 2022 at 12:14 am

terrywade, The CinemaScope screen was built in front of (not on to) the original screen in May of 1954. A fire destroyed the original screen (which was made out of wood) in 1972. The Gratiot drive in in Michigan also had the same set up.

Richard_Collins commented about Westlake Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 11:54 am

First night: 28 April 1950-Final night: 26 September 1982.

Richard_Collins commented about South 31 Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 11:51 am

Demolition began 30 November 1983.

Richard_Collins commented about Lafayette Road Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 5:19 am

First night: 11 August 1953-Final night: 3 June 1982

Richard_Collins commented about Pendleton Pike Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 5:17 am

First night: 6 June 1940-Final night 7 September 1992 CinemaScope screen installed in front of original screen in May of 1954. Fire destroys original screen and slightly damages CinemaScope screen on 26 November 1972. Charles W. Maurer (1925-2020) managed drive-in from 1958-1975. Screen from 1954 torn down on 27 August 2008.

Richard_Collins commented about Twin Theatair Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 5:05 am

First night: 13 May 1950-Final night: 5 September 1993 Fire damaged screen tower on 9 May 1996.

Richard_Collins commented about Sherman Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 5:00 am

First night: 18 June 1965-Final night: 30 June 1983

Richard_Collins commented about Southview Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 4:57 am

First night: 28 March 1974-Final night: 24 October 1993.

Richard_Collins commented about Bell-Air Drive-In on Feb 21, 2022 at 4:46 am

First night: 20 June 1945-Final night: 6 September 1981.