The address for the Patio Drive-In was 3160 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754. That is the current address of the US Forest Service which was built over the drive-in.
The drive-in appears intact in a 1980 aerial, but was demolished by 1996.
The drive-in itself was located about ¼ mile west of the intersection of State HWY M & HWY 25. It was on the south side of HWY 25 and today you can barely see the outline and ramps.
The drive-in was a couple miles north of the town at 20043 US-51, Hazlehurst, MS. It was located on the west side of the highway as seen in a 1955 aerial photo.
Today, Westlake Chemical sits on the property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
Based on the aerial provided by NeonMichael, a close address is
Missouri J & Co Rd 406, Hayti Township, MO. The drive-in was about a quarter-mile north of the intersection on the west side of what is now Missouri J.
By 1969, the drive-in was demolished. The 1969 aerial does show what might be the projection booth/concession stand intact, but it was totally gone by 1980.
Today, there are a couple of buildings and a private residence on the property. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
If there was a drive-in along HWY 61 in or near Hayti, it must’ve been totally demolished and unrecognizable by 1969. Any information about its possible location would be helpful.
Countryarbor, if the letter you posted on this link is true;
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/11864
Then you or those who are making the investment might want to read the posts in this thread concerning the last investor to show interest in the Tee-Pee Drive-In back in 2012.
This is not to say that the current interest in restoring the drive-in is somehow invalid, but there were a lot of hurt feelings and dashed expectations that may color the view of the many who hoped the drive-in would be restored back then. So, don’t count on any help until after the drive-in is fully restored and operational.
Plus, there is the issue of the bridge which leads to the drive-in being in poor shape.
There seems to be no traces of the drive-in remaining. It is unusual for the ramps and foundations to be removed or covered over if the land was not to be developed for another purpose.
The same thing happened to the 11th Street Drive-In in Tulsa. Dirt was brought in to essentially cover that drive-in which remained undeveloped for many years until a church was built on that property.
There are several examples of ticket booths and entrances located at the back of drive-ins along the roadway. You need go no further than the recently discussed Tesuque Drive-In. When they built the widescreen, the entrance was moved to the back of the theater along with the ticket booth.
Another example in Oklahoma is the 51 Drive-In in Broken Arrow. Many drive-ins with the screen on the back of the property would have the entrance and ticket booth along the roadway.
The drive-in had the square screen in 1951 and 1959 aerial photos. Then built a widescreen by the 1967 aerial.
Many drive-ins simply replaced or put a widescreen in front of the older screen. It appears the Tesuque took advantage of the additional space and re-positioned the new screen.
The address is 14400 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA. A 1956 aerial photo shows the drive-in operational, but by 1993 it was demolished.
Today, DaVita Clearlake Dialysis sits where the screen once stood. The rest of the property is an empty field where you can just make out the faintest hints of ramps.
A closer address (at least for Google Maps) is 1635 Heindon Rd, Arcata, CA. This is the current address of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce which sits at the front of the old entrance road to the drive-in.
Today, the chamber, a couple of federal offices, and a trailer park sit on the property. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
The “sliver” of the drive-in that was removed because of new exit road included the west screen. So, it’s not like the loss was negligible.
I have no doubt that declining business contributed to the drive-in closing, but given the significant reduction of space because of the exit road it would be difficult to stay open regardless.
The drive-in that was originally named the “Sooner Drive-In” is listed here as “Sooner #2 Drive-In”. While the Tri-State Drive-In that was renamed after the original one closed is listed here as “Sooner Drive-In”.
The 1958 aerial shows the ramps and outline, but no foundation for the projection booth/snack bar. It’s somewhat unusual for such foundations to be removed unless the land is being plowed or used for new buildings. Which is why I believed it was still being built in 1958 and not already completed and then closed.
If more information on the Katy Drive-In can be found, it would make a good entry.
Interesting. Erosion terraces are usually associated with steep slopes to help grow crops while preserving the soil. While the land does not seem to fit either description, I’m more than willing to accept it as the answer save for a couple of things.
You can clearly see what appears to be a screen foundation. In addition, the 1958 aerial shows what appears to be separate entrance and exit roads which are unnecessary for erosion terraces.
Oh well, if it was never completed, then it was never a drive-in. So, it would not have a separate entry here.
A more accurate address (at least for Google Maps) is
US-89 & S Park Loop Rd, Jackson, WY.
A 1967 aerial shows the drive-in intact and operations. By 1978, the drive-in was demolished and by 1983 no trace of it remained. Today, Movieworks 4 Cinema is one of several businesses that sit on the property.
Found It!
The address is 294 Spring Creek Road, Mitchell, NE
You can see the drive-in on a 1962 aerial intact and apparently open. By the next aerial in 1993 it had been totally demolished.
Today, it is private property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y5ld28vp
The address for the Patio Drive-In was 3160 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754. That is the current address of the US Forest Service which was built over the drive-in.
The drive-in appears intact in a 1980 aerial, but was demolished by 1996.
The drive-in itself was located about ¼ mile west of the intersection of State HWY M & HWY 25. It was on the south side of HWY 25 and today you can barely see the outline and ramps.
https://tinyurl.com/y4toy3ue
Found It!
The drive-in was located on the south side of town at 1239 US-26 Madras, Oregon.
Today, the property is empty with only faint traces of the outline and ramps remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y53m9xhh
A closer address (at least for Google) is 12577 US-26, Shoshoni, WY. This puts it right about the entrance to the property.
As stated in the description, there is essentially no traces of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y3numh73
Well, I found either the Julesburg or the Arrow Drive-In at 15639 U.S. 385, Julesburg, CO near the airport about a mile west of the town.
The drive-in appears to be demolished in a 1980 aerial photo. Today, all the remains is a faint hint of the outline and ramps.
https://tinyurl.com/y4oft39l
A closer address is E0450 Rd & N3480 Rd, Pawnee, OK as indicated by jwmovies.
The drive-in was located on the NE corner of the intersection. Today, it is an empty field and you can barely see the outline and hints of the ramps.
https://tinyurl.com/y3k2zngn
Found It!
The drive-in was a couple miles north of the town at 20043 US-51, Hazlehurst, MS. It was located on the west side of the highway as seen in a 1955 aerial photo.
Today, Westlake Chemical sits on the property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/yyzac6qw
Based on the aerial provided by NeonMichael, a close address is Missouri J & Co Rd 406, Hayti Township, MO. The drive-in was about a quarter-mile north of the intersection on the west side of what is now Missouri J.
By 1969, the drive-in was demolished. The 1969 aerial does show what might be the projection booth/concession stand intact, but it was totally gone by 1980.
Today, there are a couple of buildings and a private residence on the property. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y3dm274m
If there was a drive-in along HWY 61 in or near Hayti, it must’ve been totally demolished and unrecognizable by 1969. Any information about its possible location would be helpful.
Found It!
The drive-in was located at 3655 MS-24, Woodville, MS. About two miles east of the town along the north side of the highway.
Today, the property is totally overgrown with trees with no trace of the drive-in remaining save for a faint outline.
https://tinyurl.com/y53bzvt8
Found It!
The drive-in was located at US-84 & Co Rd 65, Sanford, AL. The drive-in was on the north side of US-84 at the intersection.
Today, it is private property, but you can still barely see the outline and where the ramps stood.
https://tinyurl.com/y2yvj5ql
Countryarbor, if the letter you posted on this link is true;
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/11864
Then you or those who are making the investment might want to read the posts in this thread concerning the last investor to show interest in the Tee-Pee Drive-In back in 2012.
This is not to say that the current interest in restoring the drive-in is somehow invalid, but there were a lot of hurt feelings and dashed expectations that may color the view of the many who hoped the drive-in would be restored back then. So, don’t count on any help until after the drive-in is fully restored and operational.
Plus, there is the issue of the bridge which leads to the drive-in being in poor shape.
There seems to be no traces of the drive-in remaining. It is unusual for the ramps and foundations to be removed or covered over if the land was not to be developed for another purpose.
The same thing happened to the 11th Street Drive-In in Tulsa. Dirt was brought in to essentially cover that drive-in which remained undeveloped for many years until a church was built on that property.
There are several examples of ticket booths and entrances located at the back of drive-ins along the roadway. You need go no further than the recently discussed Tesuque Drive-In. When they built the widescreen, the entrance was moved to the back of the theater along with the ticket booth.
Another example in Oklahoma is the 51 Drive-In in Broken Arrow. Many drive-ins with the screen on the back of the property would have the entrance and ticket booth along the roadway.
Very little of the drive-in remains. Just some hints at the outline and ramps along with the foundation for the projection booth/concession stand.
The drive-in had the square screen in 1951 and 1959 aerial photos. Then built a widescreen by the 1967 aerial.
Many drive-ins simply replaced or put a widescreen in front of the older screen. It appears the Tesuque took advantage of the additional space and re-positioned the new screen.
Despite showing up on a 1979 topo map, the drive-in was long demolished as the 1972 aerial photo shows.
Found It!
The address is 14400 Olympic Dr, Clearlake, CA. A 1956 aerial photo shows the drive-in operational, but by 1993 it was demolished.
Today, DaVita Clearlake Dialysis sits where the screen once stood. The rest of the property is an empty field where you can just make out the faintest hints of ramps.
https://tinyurl.com/y3owueld
A closer address (at least for Google Maps) is 1635 Heindon Rd, Arcata, CA. This is the current address of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce which sits at the front of the old entrance road to the drive-in.
Today, the chamber, a couple of federal offices, and a trailer park sit on the property. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y5wjejrl
The “sliver” of the drive-in that was removed because of new exit road included the west screen. So, it’s not like the loss was negligible.
I have no doubt that declining business contributed to the drive-in closing, but given the significant reduction of space because of the exit road it would be difficult to stay open regardless.
Just so I’m clear on this.
The drive-in that was originally named the “Sooner Drive-In” is listed here as “Sooner #2 Drive-In”. While the Tri-State Drive-In that was renamed after the original one closed is listed here as “Sooner Drive-In”.
Yup, clear as mud. ;)
The 1958 aerial shows the ramps and outline, but no foundation for the projection booth/snack bar. It’s somewhat unusual for such foundations to be removed unless the land is being plowed or used for new buildings. Which is why I believed it was still being built in 1958 and not already completed and then closed.
If more information on the Katy Drive-In can be found, it would make a good entry.
Interesting. Erosion terraces are usually associated with steep slopes to help grow crops while preserving the soil. While the land does not seem to fit either description, I’m more than willing to accept it as the answer save for a couple of things.
You can clearly see what appears to be a screen foundation. In addition, the 1958 aerial shows what appears to be separate entrance and exit roads which are unnecessary for erosion terraces.
Oh well, if it was never completed, then it was never a drive-in. So, it would not have a separate entry here.
A more accurate address (at least for Google Maps) is US-89 & S Park Loop Rd, Jackson, WY.
A 1967 aerial shows the drive-in intact and operations. By 1978, the drive-in was demolished and by 1983 no trace of it remained. Today, Movieworks 4 Cinema is one of several businesses that sit on the property.
https://tinyurl.com/y6xkgc2p