Comments about Graves Drive-In in Perry, FL

Kenmore on May 14, 2024 at 11:14 am

A comparison of the 1951 and 1959 aerial photos show the drive-in expanded noticeably. The screen is considerably larger and the ramps were fanned outward to accommodate more vehicles.

It was still intact and seemingly operational in 1983, but by 1995 had been demolished.

Today, most of the property is overgrown and the projection booth/concession stand is engulfed by trees.

FloridaDriveIns on October 27, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Video from 1997: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUrdmhq1nek

Mike Rogers on January 28, 2011 at 5:12 pm

Thanks Guys.

CSWalczak on January 28, 2011 at 5:08 pm

A picture of the restaurant mentioned in the headnote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/perrygrl/2429032581/

NYozoner on January 28, 2011 at 3:18 am

Found the other drive-in on US 98 south of Perry, have a 1951 aerial photo of it. I will make a listing and post.

Mike Rogers on January 17, 2011 at 5:06 pm

Thanks Andy.

AndyCallahanMajorMajor on January 17, 2011 at 3:07 pm

Here is my January 2011 picture of the Graves Drive-in projection booth and snack bar.

I suspect that Perry’s other drive-in was located on the Old Dixie Highway just north of Florida 30, but I have no concrete proof.

Mike Rogers on October 28, 2010 at 8:32 pm

Community outdoor Drive-in was listed in the 1956 Motion Picture Almanac,Chuck1231.

AndyCallahanMajorMajor on October 25, 2010 at 4:46 pm

I couldn’t find either of those on old topographic maps. I’ll look again in case I missed them.

Mike Rogers on October 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Perry, Fla,also had a Community Outdoor Drive-in and a another called Perry Drive-in Theatre.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on October 23, 2010 at 5:38 am

Open ~1964-~1985? Care to verify the exact dates?

Open for sure in 1967.

Need more info and photos.

Graves Drive-In

1974 N. US 221, Perry, FL 32327

1974 N. US 221,
Perry, FL 32327