Viking Twin Drive-In
5333 Ayers Street,
Corpus Christi,
TX
78417
5333 Ayers Street,
Corpus Christi,
TX
78417
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A two-screener dating from 1957, the Viking Twin Drive-In was open until 1980. Interestingly, Highway 286 was built through the middle of the drive-in’s lot in the mid-2000’s, but the rest of the lot remains vacant.
It should also be noted that the Viking Twin, Buccaneer, Gulf and Surf drive-ins all existed within a two-and-a-half mile stretch.
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The Viking Twin Drive-in opened Aug 11, 1957 at 5333 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 by Johnny Blocker who also opened The Twin Palms and The Surf. It was the last drive-in to be constructed in Corpus Christi. It held 1400 cars, 700 on each screen, although the grand opening article said it had speakers for 2000 cars and additional seating for 500 patrons. It was also operated by Rowley United and United Artists over the years. It closed in 1981.
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Yakima, thanks for sharing all the stuff. I actually added all the Corpus DI’s just so you could do that.