Tri-Cities Drive-In
3652 George F. Highway,
Endwell,
NY
13760
3652 George F. Highway,
Endwell,
NY
13760
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Previously operated by: Comerford Theaters Inc.
Previous Names: Tri-City Drive-In, George F Drive-In
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Located in Endwell to the east of Endicott and west of Binghamton, NY. The Tri-City Drive-In was opened August 21, 1946 with Rita Hayworth in “Cover Girl” and Roy Rogers in “Bells of Rosarita”. It was Owned by (FABH) Neil Hellman, TriCity Amusement Co., Inc. Had a capacity for 600 cars. It was closed in 1958. demolished in the 1960’s to make room for Route 17. A Hess gas station is located near the former entrance.
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Dave Bonan
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I saw DAVEY CROCKETT there back in the 50’s with my parents!!
I was terrified of the Indian REDSTICK!
Bill Ross
Approx. address for this drive-in was 3550 George F Highway, Endicott, NY 13760.
That Hess was built on the site of the former Henery’s Hamburger next to Endwell Rug.Today it is Express Auto used car sales. I believe the drive-in was a bit further east.
This opened on August 21st, 1946 as the Tri-City Drive-In, the first in the area. Grand opening ad in the photo section.
I believe that at some point, maybe when they built the marquee sign I just uploaded, that this drive-in’s name changed to Tri-Cities. From the town names, it’s the same place as the grand opening ad, but you can’t deny that sign. Not that it’s proof, but in the 1953-54 edition the Motion Picture Almanacs switched to calling this 565-car, Comerford Circuit drive-in the Tri-Cities of Endwell instead of the George F of Endicott.
The 1955-56 Theatre Catalog also listed it as the Tri-Cities of Endwell, capacity 600.
Closed in 1958. Also known as George F Drive-in.