South Salem Drive-In
365 Lancaster Drive SE,
Salem,
OR
97301
365 Lancaster Drive SE,
Salem,
OR
97301
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The South Salem Drive-In was opened around 1955 with a capacity for 400 cars. It was operated by William R. Forman & Ted Gamble, who had been joined by United Theatres. It was closed when it was destroyed by fire in 1964. It was rebuilt and eventually became a 4-screen theatre.
The Regal Santiam Stadium 11 were built on the site and opened February 5, 1999.
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Ken Roe
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The marquee was torn down last year after it became a safety issue. Regal Cinemas decided it was easier to tear down than spend the money to bring it up to code.
From the aerials, it appears that the drive-in existed well past 1964. In fact, it was transformed from a single to a four-screen well after 1964.
Motion Picture Herald, March 22, 1952: “Albert and William Forman, operators of six downtown theatres in Salem, Ore., and one drive-in there, have purchased six acres of ground three miles south of Salem, and will build their second drive-in.”