Eastlake Drive-In

EastLake Drive-In opened in summer of 1950. It could hold 1,000 (16 ramps) CARS. The Concession Stand had 50 Seats in case it rained. Later in the 60’s the seats were removed to make concession bigger with two lines to server people faster. The play ground had two (2)sets of swings (w/8 swings each), two (2)sliding boards, and a merry-go-round that you would push, it also had a coo-coo TRAIN w/3cars to pick-up children from the cars & bring them back before the movie would start. (The TRAIN stopped in 1969 for insurance reason) ! IN 1960’s they open a MINIATURE GOLF & GAME ROOM, for family to come early and have fun, before the movie started & continue until the Drive-In closed. 1975 started a FLEE MARKET on Sat.& Sun. from 8AM til 5PM. it would bring about 100 sellers & around 1,000 Buyers , which continue until closing. On the 4 of July you could see the fireworks from North High School, down the street from over the screen tower. (that was FUN). THE EASTLAKE DRIVE-IN CLOSED FOR GOOD In NOVEMBER 1986……. Sign…..HeadUser Mike Barnhart (1974-1986)……. P.S. I’ll add pictures when I find them…

In 1980 car capacity is given as 900.

Here is a May 1963 ad from the Willoughby News-Herald:
http://tinyurl.com/p74mkf

Mike, looks like your almanac is of by 400 cars.