Star Drive-In
3970 Park Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
3970 Park Avenue,
Hot Springs,
AR
71901
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Previous Names: 70 Drive-In, Fountain Lake 70 Drive-In, Highway 70 Drive-In
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Located on what at the time was named Little Rock Highway in Hot Springs National Park. The 70 Drive-In was operated by James Taylor, opening on August 27, 1949 thru 1951. In 1952 it was operated by Clyde Wilson. In 1955 it was operated by H.B. Howard who renamed it Fountain Lake 70 Drive-In. In 1956 it was the Highway 70 Drive-In. On March 29, 1957 it became the Star Drive-In. It was closed in the 1970’s and demolished by 1983.
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The address is:
3970 Park Ave Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
It appears that it closed in the 1970s. It was gone by 1983.
The screen lasted for quite some time after the drive-in was demolished. It became engulfed in the trees and stood intact until at least 2001. And perhaps partially intact up to 2013.
Today, you can just see part of the screen foundation through the trees. Whether it was demolished or simply fell apart over time I cannot say.
The 70 Drive-In opened on August 27th, 1949 and reopened as the Fountain Lake 70 Drive-In on March 4th, 1955. Grand opening ads posted.
Renamed Highway 70 Drive-In for the 1956 season and reopened on March 29th, 1957 as the Star Drive-In and closed later in 1957.
Its very strange that its grand opening attraction doesn’t display its first attraction, but does say that it comes along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel.
One movie: “Apartment for Peggy” Another ad posted.
I’m very sure it could be either its first or second attraction.