87 Drive-In

1279 U.S. 87,
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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kennerado
kennerado on August 6, 2022 at 11:43 pm

The opening film was “Luxury Liner” along with the Stooges short “G.I. Wanna Home”.

driveinfan
driveinfan on March 19, 2021 at 6:54 am

The field is empty except for the concrete foundation of the area that was in front of the concession building with a railing on each end. The property is for sale.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on June 16, 2020 at 9:48 am

June 11th, 1949 Is The Grand Opening Date For The 87 Drive-In.

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on August 11, 2019 at 11:05 am

BoxOffice, Feb. 22, 1960: “Sale of the Palace Theater and 87 Drive-In at Fredericksburg to Bel-Pad Corp. was announced by Carl and Herbert Durst, who owned the theatres for the last ten years. The new owners are Pat Padden, formerly of San Antonio, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Bellamy, also of the Alamo City. The Durst brothers entered the theatre business when they erected the 87 Drive-In back in 1949. Four years later (1953), they purchased the Palace from Walter Knoche.”

TomMc11
TomMc11 on July 10, 2018 at 9:04 pm

Looks like the screen came down somewhere between 2008 and 2010. Only the ramps and a foundation are visible now.

jwmovies
jwmovies on October 20, 2014 at 11:56 pm

The address for this drive-in was 1279 U.S. 87.

Please update.

Rogue
Rogue on July 18, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Drive-In is on US87 just south of Friendship Lane. at the Immel Dealership. Map isn’t even close.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on May 6, 2010 at 12:27 pm

Once again Chuck thanks for the photos,it must have been cool to work there and live under the screen.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on April 1, 2010 at 3:23 pm

Well,once again in 1956 it parked 300 cars and was owned by H.L. Durst. At that time it was the only Drive-in in that city.

IJLA0686
IJLA0686 on October 18, 2004 at 1:11 pm

is this place for sale? if so how much? thanks

HARRYGCARR
HARRYGCARR on November 23, 2001 at 6:13 pm

THIS PLACE WAS CLOSED IN 1970 AND IS A JUNK YARD NOW SCREEN STANDING
ONLY AUTH. HARRY G CARR RET. R&R THEATRES DALLAS TX