Skylark Drive-In
2005 Malcolm Avenue,
Newport,
AR
72112
2005 Malcolm Avenue,
Newport,
AR
72112
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On June 8, 1960, Motion Picture Exhibitor listed the Skylark of Newport AR as one of many drive-in theaters that reopened for the season.
You might be correct Kennerado.
It may have also been a drive-in restaurant and not a theatre.
Nope, I see no indication of any other drive-in in the Newport area. Although it could’ve pre-dated the aerials or existed for a short time and was demolished between aerials.
Do you know anything about the possible other drive-in in Newport? According to a source, there is possibly another drive-in called the Razorback although I cannot find it anywhere.
It may have closed well before 1961.
A 1957 aerial shows the drive-in intact and appearing operational. By 1961, it appears closed.
A trail cuts through the drive-in from the north to the projection booth/concession stand before turning west. The west side of the property looks to be razed or at least highly disturbed.
I’d say this drive-in closed at least a year earlier than 1961, perhaps two or three years earlier.