Spruce Four Drive-In
55 S. Spruce Avenue,
South San Francisco,
CA
94080
55 S. Spruce Avenue,
South San Francisco,
CA
94080
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Century Theatres, Syufy Enterprises
Previous Names: Spruce Drive-In
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The Spruce Drive-In opened on May 10. 1966 1966. A second screen was added on January 14, 1970. Located on South Spruce Avenue, near Railroad Street and Canal Street. It was closed as a four-screen theatre on December 30, 1986 and was replaced by an industrial park.
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Operated by Syufy/Century Theatres
I remember growing up and hitting the drive-ins. The Spruce was so cool. It had a playground, so during the intermission we would go play on the slides and swings (Wearing our pajamas!). It was sad that it closed.
Could this DI may have been named the Starlite DI when it opened?
This opened in 1966 and got its 2nd screen on January 14th, 1970. 1970 ad in the photo section.
Closed in 1986. 1500 cars.
A note on March 4, 2013 in the San Mateo Daily Journal gave us the opening date: “On May 10, 1966, the Spruce Drive-In opened behind the South San Francisco Lumber Co. at 55 Spruce Ave. The South San Francisco Fire Department has a facility there now.”
The South San Francisco Fire Department was seen on a few episodes of the tv series “Mythbusters”. On 14/1/1970 the pre-opening was opened with on screen 1(Spruce 1) with “On her majesty’s secret service” and a free party on screen 2(Spruce 2)(no movie screening).
I loved this Drive-in. It had a playground and a great feel to it.Good memories. When we grew older, my cousin got a job there.
I loved this Drive-in. It had a playground and a great feel to it.Good memories. When we grew older, my cousin got a job there.
Closed on December 30, 1986.