Chuck.. You & everyone is more than welcome. And, I thank you for your kind words. It is very much appreciated…
Photography is something I love to do & I love sharing them with all my Friends.
My Best to you and all..
Randy
And, just to note, Waxahachie had a Drive In Theatre also!! It was known as the ELLIS Drive In Theatre. Seen here:. View link .. is the Marquee, that still stands today!! I have a cpl of updated shots I took a week ago and you can actually see the ole Marquee even better. Still standing the test of time.. I’ll post them shortly on flickr..
Thanx alot!
Randhy
I now have a photo up of what The EMPIRE looks like today. (Jan-2011).. Seen here:.. View link … It was located a few buildings down from where the RITZ once sat. Not clear on this but From what I can gather, The RITZ burned in its early life and then rebuilt.. It was demolished around 1971…….
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
After the Crest had closed, this building was used for several things. A Pharmacy (Smiths Pharmacy) occupied the Building for a long while. What it was before closing, I’m not sure…
Randy A. Carlisle
RAC Photography
THis Drive In was working in late ‘79, early 80’s. Me & My first wife went there around that time frame. In the mid 80’s, the Drive In had closed, I believe, and then a Tornado came thru and destroyed most of the drive in. All being heavily damaged from the Tornado, the Bruton Road Drive In was then demolished… Only the Entrance is left. Nothing else remains.
The Screen Faced Bruton Road. It was originally set to where the back of the Screen faced Bruton Road but was moved in latter years.
RAC Photography
The Screen is the only left of this Drive In. The Snack bar collasped a few years back. The Screen is starting to lean just a bit also! With no attention, This Drive In won’t be able to withstand the outside elements much longer. Sad that there’s no one to rebuild & get it going again..
Update – Went by the Ridgewood Theatre 2 weeks ago. (January 2011).. It sits idle. No action of any kind looks to be going on. Sad. Waste of a Theatre. The Auditorium was so big!!
The Palace Theatre as it looks today.. View link .. The Western Auto moved into the space once occupied by the Theatre.
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Was in Denison this week (11-22-10) & Sadly, the RIALTO is now closed. I’m going back Next Monday (11-29-10) to get some updated shots of This Theatre & some other Stuctures as well. See if any other Former Theatre Structures are at least still standing, using the address’s that are on this site.
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
RAC Photography
TWIN CITY Drive In Marque is all that is left. Seen Here:.. View link .. I was told that some of the Snack Bar still stands but if so, you can’t tell it from what I saw..
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
RAC Photography
Went by this area on 11-22-10 and nothing remains from what I can tell except the blacktop (DriveWay) that led up to the ticket booths. Some of it is still there.. There is a school now built on the edge of the property where the Drive In used to sit.
Just to mention.. The Marque for the TWIN CITY Drive In is still standing! Now being used for a Landscaping Company. Nothing else of the Twin City remains from what I can tell..
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
For Drive In Theatre Photos, go here:.. View link
For Walk In Photos, go here:.. View link
What originally opened as the DOWNS Drive In Theatre was later Changed to the CENTURY 4 Drive In. I believe McClendon bought this Drive In & then adding 3 more screens making it a 4 Screen Theatre. I’ve read that he also added an Indoor Theatre on the lot making this a 5 Screen Theatre..
Today, A warehouse type building occupies the land. Nothing of the Drive In remains. I have a photo of the back of the screen when it was the DOWNS Drive In that was taken from the Grand Prairie High School yearbook from around 1964?
What originally opened as the DOWNS Drive In Theatre was later Changed to the CENTURY 4 Drive In. I believe McClendon bought this Drive In & then adding 3 more screens making it a 4 Screen Theatre. I’ve read that he also added an Indoor Theatre on the lot making this a 5 Screen Theatre..
Today, A warehouse type building occupies the land. Nothing of the Drive In remains. I have a photo of the back of the screen when it was the DOWNS Drive In that was taken from the Grand Prairie High School yearbook from around 1964?
I believe the ole Projection booth is still in the field. Just sitting empty for no telling how long! The Taxidermy is still there last time I looked, a few months back.. Photos of the remains to be posted soon!
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Here’s a photo I took Back in July of 2006. View link ..
A few remains of the old Drive In Theatre, located on the edge of town was still standing in 2006 also! The Rancho Drive In Theatre which I was told it was owned at one time by the McClendon Family! View link ..
Enjoy..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Here’s a photo I took back around 2001. View link
Last time I was there, a few years back, it still looked about the same. Altho, the inside was cleaned up. No “junk” on the inside. Just the foundation..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Going by this area today (2-6-10), this Theatre has been demolished, making another old Theatre just a Memory..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Some photos I took last year (2008). http://tinyurl.com/mhfnem
… New owner as of last year. Really fixin' up the place too!
Great Drive In! In the area?? Then stop by for a couple of movies under the stars… RAC
I believe that the Jacksboro & Mesquite Drive In are one in the same. Here a few photos I took back in 2007 of the Mesquite Drive In Theatre… Seen Here:.. http://tinyurl.com/lkxt56
… RAC
The Drive Ins' website shows them to be closed for the season. They are to re-open this coming Spring…
View link ..
RAC Photography
From what I can tell, this Theatre is still open…
RAC Photography
Chuck.. You & everyone is more than welcome. And, I thank you for your kind words. It is very much appreciated…
Photography is something I love to do & I love sharing them with all my Friends.
My Best to you and all..
Randy
And, just to note, Waxahachie had a Drive In Theatre also!! It was known as the ELLIS Drive In Theatre. Seen here:. View link .. is the Marquee, that still stands today!! I have a cpl of updated shots I took a week ago and you can actually see the ole Marquee even better. Still standing the test of time.. I’ll post them shortly on flickr..
Thanx alot!
Randhy
I now have a photo up of what The EMPIRE looks like today. (Jan-2011).. Seen here:.. View link … It was located a few buildings down from where the RITZ once sat. Not clear on this but From what I can gather, The RITZ burned in its early life and then rebuilt.. It was demolished around 1971…….
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
After the Crest had closed, this building was used for several things. A Pharmacy (Smiths Pharmacy) occupied the Building for a long while. What it was before closing, I’m not sure…
Randy A. Carlisle
RAC Photography
Here’s a photo I took some 11 years ago. So glad this Theatre was restored to its former glory..
View link
Randy A. Carlisle
RAC Photography
THis Drive In was working in late ‘79, early 80’s. Me & My first wife went there around that time frame. In the mid 80’s, the Drive In had closed, I believe, and then a Tornado came thru and destroyed most of the drive in. All being heavily damaged from the Tornado, the Bruton Road Drive In was then demolished… Only the Entrance is left. Nothing else remains.
The Screen Faced Bruton Road. It was originally set to where the back of the Screen faced Bruton Road but was moved in latter years.
RAC Photography
By looking at the 2009 photos, this ole Drive In is still about the same. Seen here is a shot I took 10 years ago.. View link ..
The Screen is the only left of this Drive In. The Snack bar collasped a few years back. The Screen is starting to lean just a bit also! With no attention, This Drive In won’t be able to withstand the outside elements much longer. Sad that there’s no one to rebuild & get it going again..
Update – Went by the Ridgewood Theatre 2 weeks ago. (January 2011).. It sits idle. No action of any kind looks to be going on. Sad. Waste of a Theatre. The Auditorium was so big!!
The Palace Theatre as it looks today.. View link .. The Western Auto moved into the space once occupied by the Theatre.
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Another Fine shot of the Palace can be seen here:.. View link …
Photo by: “Texas Prairiedog”…
Here’s one photo I posted on flickr.com…
View link
RAC Photography
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Was in Denison this week (11-22-10) & Sadly, the RIALTO is now closed. I’m going back Next Monday (11-29-10) to get some updated shots of This Theatre & some other Stuctures as well. See if any other Former Theatre Structures are at least still standing, using the address’s that are on this site.
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
RAC Photography
TWIN CITY Drive In Marque is all that is left. Seen Here:.. View link .. I was told that some of the Snack Bar still stands but if so, you can’t tell it from what I saw..
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
RAC Photography
Went by this area on 11-22-10 and nothing remains from what I can tell except the blacktop (DriveWay) that led up to the ticket booths. Some of it is still there.. There is a school now built on the edge of the property where the Drive In used to sit.
Just to mention.. The Marque for the TWIN CITY Drive In is still standing! Now being used for a Landscaping Company. Nothing else of the Twin City remains from what I can tell..
Randy A Carlisle
Historical Photographer
For Drive In Theatre Photos, go here:..
View link
For Walk In Photos, go here:.. View link
ENJOY!
Randy
What originally opened as the DOWNS Drive In Theatre was later Changed to the CENTURY 4 Drive In. I believe McClendon bought this Drive In & then adding 3 more screens making it a 4 Screen Theatre. I’ve read that he also added an Indoor Theatre on the lot making this a 5 Screen Theatre..
Today, A warehouse type building occupies the land. Nothing of the Drive In remains.
I have a photo of the back of the screen when it was the DOWNS Drive In that was taken from the Grand Prairie High School yearbook from around 1964?
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/racphotography/sets .. Enjoy!
What originally opened as the DOWNS Drive In Theatre was later Changed to the CENTURY 4 Drive In. I believe McClendon bought this Drive In & then adding 3 more screens making it a 4 Screen Theatre. I’ve read that he also added an Indoor Theatre on the lot making this a 5 Screen Theatre..
Today, A warehouse type building occupies the land. Nothing of the Drive In remains.
I have a photo of the back of the screen when it was the DOWNS Drive In that was taken from the Grand Prairie High School yearbook from around 1964?
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/racphotography/sets .. Enjoy!
I believe the ole Projection booth is still in the field. Just sitting empty for no telling how long! The Taxidermy is still there last time I looked, a few months back.. Photos of the remains to be posted soon!
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Here’s a photo I took Back in July of 2006.
View link ..
A few remains of the old Drive In Theatre, located on the edge of town was still standing in 2006 also! The Rancho Drive In Theatre which I was told it was owned at one time by the McClendon Family!
View link ..
Enjoy..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Here’s a photo I took back around 2001.
View link
Last time I was there, a few years back, it still looked about the same. Altho, the inside was cleaned up. No “junk” on the inside. Just the foundation..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
A few photos of what is left of this Drive In can now be seen here:…
View link ..:
Enjoy!
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
www.flickr.com/photos/racphotography/sets
Going by this area today (2-6-10), this Theatre has been demolished, making another old Theatre just a Memory..
Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
Dallas (Waxahachie) Texas
Some photos I took last year (2008). http://tinyurl.com/mhfnem
… New owner as of last year. Really fixin' up the place too!
Great Drive In! In the area?? Then stop by for a couple of movies under the stars… RAC
I believe that the Jacksboro & Mesquite Drive In are one in the same. Here a few photos I took back in 2007 of the Mesquite Drive In Theatre… Seen Here:.. http://tinyurl.com/lkxt56
… RAC