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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Michigan » Dearborn » Ford-Wyoming Drive-In

Ford-Wyoming Drive-In

Dearborn, MI
10400 Ford Road
, Dearborn, MI 48126 United States
(map)
313.846.6910
Status: Open
Screens: Multiplex (9 Screen)
Style: Art Moderne
Function: Movies (First Run)
Seats: Unknown
Chain: Independent
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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Opened in 1950, as a single-screener, with a colossal, late Streamline-style screen, the Ford-Wyoming could originally accomodate around 750 cars. It also once advertised a kiddie playground and boat rides for children.

The drive-in was acquired by Wayne Amusements in 1981, and by 1990, and grown to five screens. Another four screens were built during the early 90s.

Today, the still-very popular drive-in is the largest in the United States, parking-wise, with space for over 3000 cars. (The largest drive-in screen-wise is the Thunderbird in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 13 screens).

The Ford-Wyoming is open year-round, a rarity for drive-ins, and supplies car heaters along with speakers during the winter season.

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Ford-Wyoming Drive-In
Contributed by Bryan Krefft

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Also of note is that Wayne Amusements still owns and operates this drive-in, their only theater property. Mr. Shafer is still out doing the job, it's great to see him carry on the legacy.
posted by SNWEB.ORG on Jul 27, 2005 at 7:29pm
This is the Ford-Wyoming 1-5. There is also a Ford-Wyoming 6-9 which opened in Dearborn in 1991. Here are links for both:
http://www.michigandriveins.com/detail.asp?id=144
http://www.michigandriveins.com/detail.asp?id=150
posted by ken mc on Jan 28, 2006 at 4:14pm
Here is a recent photo of the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In.

posted by Lost Memory on Oct 8, 2006 at 7:48am
any word on whats happening with 6-9 they were up for sale thanks to the guy who owns the land.Mr.Shafer does not own the land on 6-9 only 1-5
posted by lexmarks567 on Mar 21, 2008 at 1:18am
The 6-9 reopens April 25, 2008.
posted by michigandriveins on Apr 21, 2008 at 6:13pm
Here is another recent photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 23, 2008 at 7:15am
the ford wyoming is now accepting all major credit and debit cards at the box office and food court.
posted by lexmarks567 on Feb 8, 2009 at 1:10pm
1987 Photo

posted by Lost Memory on May 1, 2009 at 5:50pm
any word if 6-9 will be re-opening this year
posted by lexmarks567 on May 7, 2009 at 12:18am
ok posted from the website starting 6/26 the 6-9 will be open daily.
posted by lexmarks567 on Jun 24, 2009 at 3:49pm
The links posted on 1/26/08 are not functioning links. Go to the Detroit section of this link www.michigandriveins.com
posted by Chuck1231 on Aug 14, 2009 at 12:05pm
I guess this was the last year for 6-9 according to the employees. the land lease expired this year.
posted by lexmarks567 on Oct 10, 2009 at 2:49pm
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