It was at the intersection of W. Arapaho and Lindale Lane, just 2 blocks to the East. The Wellington at Arapaho retirement community is in the old drive-in location.
The grand opening ad is flipped so South is up, not the normal way. It shows Cleburne to the NE, it’s actually SW of Dallas. The ad also shows the screen oriented towards Laurelland Dr. And your favorite website also shows the drive-in right where I mentioned it, which is pretty darn close to the 5525 block of S. R.L. Thornton Freeway. Which is I-35 or Hwy 77.
The map link above is wrong, it points to the 3700 block or so, since Beckley was absorbed by the new freeway, there would be no 5525 Beckley any longer.
Okay, not a restored marquee, since it lost it’s original look, but a very nicely done marquee nonetheless. The art deco inspired lettering is gone, but at least there is some neon and bulbs in the new sign.
I used to drive past this place a few times a month and it used to look decent, but several sheets of the siding started falling off and it looked awful (see second link below…). The owner has since replaced all the clad with new siding, and it looks tacky with a mixture of old and new siding. But at least it’s protected from the elements now.
Tried putting in 2000 SW Mustang Dr, but it appears to be around the 2100 or 2200 block. But Google wouldn’t move any further along SW Mustang than the 2000 block.
It was at the intersection of W. Arapaho and Lindale Lane, just 2 blocks to the East. The Wellington at Arapaho retirement community is in the old drive-in location.
http://www.historicaerials.com/?poi=11226
1952 Night shot of the marquee. May be the same shot no longer valid on May 24, 2009 post above.
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Change address to:
W. Arapaho Road and N. Floyd Road, Dallas, TX 75248 United States
For correct mapping.
Building is Larry G. Smith Elementary School.. 5299 Gus Thomasson Rd.
As the crow flies, around 125 miles.
Bing has a BE view that’s better than nuttin'…..
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I like ads like that, it’s a good source for addresses….
The grand opening ad is flipped so South is up, not the normal way. It shows Cleburne to the NE, it’s actually SW of Dallas. The ad also shows the screen oriented towards Laurelland Dr. And your favorite website also shows the drive-in right where I mentioned it, which is pretty darn close to the 5525 block of S. R.L. Thornton Freeway. Which is I-35 or Hwy 77.
The map link above is wrong, it points to the 3700 block or so, since Beckley was absorbed by the new freeway, there would be no 5525 Beckley any longer.
http://www.historicaerials.com/?poi=11055
Okay, not a restored marquee, since it lost it’s original look, but a very nicely done marquee nonetheless. The art deco inspired lettering is gone, but at least there is some neon and bulbs in the new sign.
Restored marquee and almost done canopy:
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Here’s my photo from May 7th 2010:
HERE
The old drive in was pretty much in the intersection of Margarita Dr and Los Cabos Dr.
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I’m going through Brenham later this week, I’ll get a photo update on progress.
According to Google, the Stadium 9 is in the Horizon Outlet Center. Parking sure seems to be lacking however….
http://www.outletsonline.com/outlets/1134.html
As for the 1955 opening date, their website says 2010 is their 60th anniversary year.
This is their website, plain as it may be:
http://www.drive-inmovies.com/
A couple of nice color pics from 1979L
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The 805 E. Central Ave traces to an AMVETS hangout. At least according to the tax exempt rolls of Comanche County.
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This is the way it pretty much looks as of September 2007. Still looks the same today.
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Use this address in the header:
4563 U.S. 290, Brenham, Texas 77833
I used to drive past this place a few times a month and it used to look decent, but several sheets of the siding started falling off and it looked awful (see second link below…). The owner has since replaced all the clad with new siding, and it looks tacky with a mixture of old and new siding. But at least it’s protected from the elements now.
Newer photos:
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Tried putting in 2000 SW Mustang Dr, but it appears to be around the 2100 or 2200 block. But Google wouldn’t move any further along SW Mustang than the 2000 block.
Plug this address into Google Maps:
SW Mustang Dr. at Main St. Andrews, TX United States
Their website:
http://www.tetonvu.com/
Cut and Paste their address from their site and Google will find it:
1114 N. Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, ID 83440 United States
Looks like about 2-3 blocks away was another drive-in, just over half the size…
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I think you mean this place right here?
http://flarborhall.com/
Mentions it was built in 1926.