The latest overhead view from Google Maps shows what is left of the drive-in is virtually impossible to see. There is a faint fan-pattern, assuming you squint to see it.
In the most recent overhead from Google Maps, it appears that some of the ramps are still visible. However, since the property is now a housing edition, they may disappear at some point in the near future.
That’s definitely a projection booth sitting atop what is probably the concession stand. Too bad the Google Street Photo is from 2007. It would be nice to see a more recent one.
By 1984, the drive-in was demolished save for the projection booth/concession stand. The foundation of the screen and ticket booth are still present.
A 1982 aerial photo shows the drive-in to be demolished. The only remaining indication is the projection booth/concession stand which is still in place.
I do not know if “demolished” is the proper term since as of October 2021 the drive-in is mostly intact. While the screen tower still stands, most of the panels are gone.
However, the concession stand/projector booth, ticket booth, and ramps are all still present. I think “repurposed” is a better word than “demolished” since it could be re-opened with some renovation work on the screen.
Actually, the drive-in sat across the street from Industrial Contracting & Engineering. The front part of the drive-in is occupied by Moore Oxygen Supply and another business. But most of the drive-in is now occupied by a housing edition with Westside Drive running through the back part.
Today, there is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
That address puts it right where the screen was located. It is true that the entire area has changed considerably. The road that appears to have been the entrance in the 1955 aerial is long gone, but the one approaching the screen is still intact.
I’d say the drive-in was demolished. The screen, projection booth/concession stand, ticket booth, and even the house that sat on the property were torn down with the rubble removed. Only the foundations survive.
The screen is not present in a 1994 aerial, so the drive-in must’ve closed earlier.
The entrance is now so overgrown as to be impassible by vehicles. And making it tough for people as well.
The concession stand/projector booth was demolished some time before 2009. All that is left is part of the walls which hold a considerable amount of dirt.
A closer address is 5310 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
The Villas at La Privada currently occupy the site of the drive-in. The old entrance/exit road is now used as the entrance/exit for the Villas.
The marquee for the Villas is located in almost the exact same spot as the marquee for the old drive-in. But given how new the foundation appears, it is not the same.
All that is left are the ramps along with the foundation of the projector booth/concession stand and screen. It seems that they did not convert to widescreen before the drive-in closed.
A 1967 aerial photo shows the screen tower gone. And, it looks to have been gone for some time.
The 1957 aerial indicates that the projector booth/concession stand was originally close to the screen, then moved to the back. You can see what appears to be the foundation of the original structure in that aerial.
The ad listed above states “Turn North at 1100 W. Broadway” which is where N. Cecil Street meets West Broadway. It appears that the traffic was directed from West Broadway and not off North Grimes Street.
A better address is 1985 California Avenue SW, Camden, AR. That is the same location as the Razorback Drive-In which opened in 1969.
A 1956 aerial shows a drive-in at that location. And with no drive-in showing up along Magnolia Highway S, it seems pretty clear that the Camden Drive-In was along California Avenue SW.
A 1970 aerial shows the drive-in having changed considerably with a new screen, entrance, and ramps.
The entrance and exit roads are still present. Along with the brick-base of the marquee. But everything else that was part of the drive-in is long gone.
It also appears that the remains of the projection booth/concession stand are still present.
A closer address is 2805 U.S. 180, Mineral Wells, TX. This is the address of a liquor store that sits on what was the entrance to the old drive-in.
The concession stand/projector booth still stands as of August 2021. Although it’s clear it has not been in use for a long time.
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The latest overhead view from Google Maps shows what is left of the drive-in is virtually impossible to see. There is a faint fan-pattern, assuming you squint to see it.
Entire property now has a hospital. No trace of the old drive-in remaining.
In the most recent overhead from Google Maps, it appears that some of the ramps are still visible. However, since the property is now a housing edition, they may disappear at some point in the near future.
New construction has wiped out all traces of the drive-in.
That’s definitely a projection booth sitting atop what is probably the concession stand. Too bad the Google Street Photo is from 2007. It would be nice to see a more recent one.
By 1984, the drive-in was demolished save for the projection booth/concession stand. The foundation of the screen and ticket booth are still present.
A 1982 aerial photo shows the drive-in to be demolished. The only remaining indication is the projection booth/concession stand which is still in place.
Given that the ad describes it as the “old Charma Drive-In”, that indicates it is closed. Especially since there is no “new” Charma theater around.
This happened in Enid, Oklahoma a few years ago when a long-closed drive-in had a movie shown on its screen shortly before it was torn down.
As of August 2018 from Google Street View, the projection booth/concession stand still stands.
And, what may be part of the screen foundation is still present. It’s in the exact location, but only occupies part of what was the screen.
For a drive-in that was difficult to see from the air even when fully operational, there is quite a bit left even after becoming private property ;)
I do not know if “demolished” is the proper term since as of October 2021 the drive-in is mostly intact. While the screen tower still stands, most of the panels are gone.
However, the concession stand/projector booth, ticket booth, and ramps are all still present. I think “repurposed” is a better word than “demolished” since it could be re-opened with some renovation work on the screen.
Actually, the drive-in sat across the street from Industrial Contracting & Engineering. The front part of the drive-in is occupied by Moore Oxygen Supply and another business. But most of the drive-in is now occupied by a housing edition with Westside Drive running through the back part.
Today, there is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
A 1984 aerial shows the screen no longer present. A new entrance was put in at the currently listed address.
The old entrance to the drive-in when it was operational is approximately 2100 NM-478, Anthony, NM. The old entrance is no more.
The drive-in was demolished sometime between 1981 and 1995. Today, it is a big, empty, and overgrown field. You can still make out the ramps.
A closer address is 1 48th Street, Valley, AL.
That address puts it right where the screen was located. It is true that the entire area has changed considerably. The road that appears to have been the entrance in the 1955 aerial is long gone, but the one approaching the screen is still intact.
This drive-in did not last long.
I’d say the drive-in was demolished. The screen, projection booth/concession stand, ticket booth, and even the house that sat on the property were torn down with the rubble removed. Only the foundations survive.
The screen is not present in a 1994 aerial, so the drive-in must’ve closed earlier.
The entrance is now so overgrown as to be impassible by vehicles. And making it tough for people as well.
The concession stand/projector booth was demolished some time before 2009. All that is left is part of the walls which hold a considerable amount of dirt.
A closer address is 5310 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
The Villas at La Privada currently occupy the site of the drive-in. The old entrance/exit road is now used as the entrance/exit for the Villas.
The marquee for the Villas is located in almost the exact same spot as the marquee for the old drive-in. But given how new the foundation appears, it is not the same.
All that is left are the ramps along with the foundation of the projector booth/concession stand and screen. It seems that they did not convert to widescreen before the drive-in closed.
Even the entrance/exit roads are long gone.
A 1967 aerial photo shows the screen tower gone. And, it looks to have been gone for some time.
The 1957 aerial indicates that the projector booth/concession stand was originally close to the screen, then moved to the back. You can see what appears to be the foundation of the original structure in that aerial.
The ad listed above states “Turn North at 1100 W. Broadway” which is where N. Cecil Street meets West Broadway. It appears that the traffic was directed from West Broadway and not off North Grimes Street.
A better address is 1985 California Avenue SW, Camden, AR. That is the same location as the Razorback Drive-In which opened in 1969.
A 1956 aerial shows a drive-in at that location. And with no drive-in showing up along Magnolia Highway S, it seems pretty clear that the Camden Drive-In was along California Avenue SW.
A 1970 aerial shows the drive-in having changed considerably with a new screen, entrance, and ramps.
A closer address is 15392 W Main Street, Cut Off, LA.
This not only puts it right on the entrance for Google Maps, it is also the address for the residence on the site.
You can still barely see the ramps, but rather amazingly much of the marquee is still present.
The entrance and exit roads are still present. Along with the brick-base of the marquee. But everything else that was part of the drive-in is long gone.
The 1968 aerial shows the screen is not present. It appears this drive-in was long closed by 1968.