I’m pretty sure I found the location. The closest address is 20731 MO-59, Noel, MO 64854. There is a property right on the state line opposite Stateline Liquor with a large shed on it – this is where Big Sombrero was located. In a 1955 aerial you can see what looks like ramps with a largish concession building where I guess the seats were.
I think the approximate address is 2930 W 1150 S, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. It was still complete in a 1981 aerial. As of August 2018 the screen was still standing, concession building may still exist as well.
Closed around 2008/09? Most of the site is now Toyota Kenya but the first few rows of ramps are still there, also the screen, entrance gates with “Belle Vue” written on them and ticket box were still there as of 2018.
Approximate address is 305 Church St NE, Wise, VA 24293. Now a strip mall, the drive-in was still there in 1969 but I’m not sure if it was still operating.
A possible location could be at E9716 M-28, Munising – where the Re/Max Superiorland Real Estate office is. If you look at the 1981 aerial on Historic Aerials you can see what kind of looks like signs of a drive-in outline and possibly faint signs of some ramps.
This one has been redeveloped into a shopping center. The address is actually Av. la Colina, Caracas 1041, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. The remains of the drive-in were still there until around 2005.
As of April last year the huge screen was still standing, it can be seen on Google Street View. Looks like there was also a go-cart track as part of the facilities.
Approximate address is 959 Sir Lowry’s Pass Rd, Gordons Bay, Cape Town, 7151. The site has somewhat been divided up however the white building on the angle at this address was the snack bar/concession building. The ramp markings can be seen in older Google Earth images.
Was still operating in the early 1980’s. The site is now an empty field but the ramp markings can still be seen.
I’m pretty sure I found the location. The closest address is 20731 MO-59, Noel, MO 64854. There is a property right on the state line opposite Stateline Liquor with a large shed on it – this is where Big Sombrero was located. In a 1955 aerial you can see what looks like ramps with a largish concession building where I guess the seats were.
Concession building still exists on the site.
I think the approximate address is 2930 W 1150 S, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. It was still complete in a 1981 aerial. As of August 2018 the screen was still standing, concession building may still exist as well.
Closed around 2008/09? Most of the site is now Toyota Kenya but the first few rows of ramps are still there, also the screen, entrance gates with “Belle Vue” written on them and ticket box were still there as of 2018.
Probably located on Old Drive-In Rd, also had outdoor seating for walk-ins.
A better address format is IL-33 & 1950E, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
It can be seen under construction in a 1950 aerial photo so it might of opened around 1950/51? Looks to have also closed in the mid-80’s.
This drive-in also had a steak house, this building still exists on the site.
Looks like it was closed by 1964, its been demolished in an aerial from that year.
Approximate address is 305 Church St NE, Wise, VA 24293. Now a strip mall, the drive-in was still there in 1969 but I’m not sure if it was still operating.
The Roxy 5 Theater (indoor) has been built on part of the site, so movies continue to be screened there.
The ramps still exist and are overgrown but everything else has been demolished.
The concession building may still exist, possibly used as a site office for the RV Park or for Toilet/Shower use?
The road is now labelled as KY-11, Highway 11 wont map properly on Google.
A possible location could be at E9716 M-28, Munising – where the Re/Max Superiorland Real Estate office is. If you look at the 1981 aerial on Historic Aerials you can see what kind of looks like signs of a drive-in outline and possibly faint signs of some ramps.
The site is now used by Crosslake Lutheran Church as a drive-in church which they use the ramps for.
1901 is a more accurate street number now.
This one has been redeveloped into a shopping center. The address is actually Av. la Colina, Caracas 1041, Distrito Capital, Venezuela. The remains of the drive-in were still there until around 2005.
Also has 2 screens now and an additional projector room for the second screen.
Approximate address is PR-662, Arecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico. The only drive-in still operating in the Caribbean. Apparently opened in 1957.
As of April last year the huge screen was still standing, it can be seen on Google Street View. Looks like there was also a go-cart track as part of the facilities.
The sign is still being used for the swap meet by the looks of it.
Agreed with Kenmore, it’s not a screen.
Approximate address is 959 Sir Lowry’s Pass Rd, Gordons Bay, Cape Town, 7151. The site has somewhat been divided up however the white building on the angle at this address was the snack bar/concession building. The ramp markings can be seen in older Google Earth images.