Vista Drive-In

487 W. 1st Avenue,
Junction City, OR 97448

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MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on February 23, 2026 at 1:01 pm

A few more details about the Vista’s origins.

Boxoffice, Aug. 2, 1952: “Plans were recently announced by Bill Thrall, owner-operator of the Valley Theatre, to build a 300-car ozoner. It is to be located on the south end of the Bailey property south of here and just west of Highway 99. Thrall indicated that the airer would be in operation this season.”

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on February 20, 2026 at 1:36 pm

Same drive-in?

Boxoffice, July 26, 1952: “JUNCTION CITY, ORE. - R. E. Douglas, Harrisburg, plans to open his free film airer soon. The only charge is for parking cars in the area.”

Jamey_monroe45
Jamey_monroe45 on July 21, 2023 at 11:35 pm

Now Guaranty Employment Services @ 487 W 1st Ave, Junction City, OR 97448. This points to the entrance.

Please update.