The Fort Uniion has made the conversion to digital projection but this was the story in 2013.
New technology requires that our theater undergoes an upgrade to digital equipment and projection room. Preserve one of two Drive-Ins left in NM
Fort Union Drive-in Movie Theater
Drive-In Theaters have been a part of the American fabric for decades. There are around 350 left in the nation and only two left in New Mexico. One is located in beautiful Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Fort Union Drive-In was built in 1958 and has been a much loved summer tradition for Las Vegans both young and old. It was once referred to as the “Cadillac” of outdoor theaters because of our “State of the Art” film projectors.
Today those projectors are becoming obsolete. Technological advances in the film industry are forcing Drive-In theaters across the country to switch from 35 mm Film to Digital Format as they are beginning to phase out 35 mm film prints in favor of digital.
Like many other drive-ins across the United States, we are facing the pressing conversion to digital projectors. We are estimating that the total upgrade could cost upwards of $80,000. It is necessary to build a new, more efficient, climatized projection booth and our idea is to preserve the old projection room as a kind of museum. It houses two statuesque film projectors with original carbon arc lamphouses and the original tube amplifier and backup amplifier.
A short film was made by Brennan Foster to historically document these lamphouses. This film took honorable mention at the Taos film festival in 2009. Movie buffs are generally pretty impressed with this projection room and probably in the future it would make a great set for a movie.The Fort Union Drive-In sits on nearly 7 acres on Highway 518 and could be used for a variety of outdoor events such as car shows, concerts, film location etc.
There are a lot of possibilities and a lot of potential for all sorts of different venues. Our 35mm film projectors, which have been in use since the drive-in was built will be useless soon. If we are unable to make the necessary changes forced on us by the film companies, the Fort Union Drive-In will have no other choice but to shut down after this year.
From their Facebook page: Family owned and operated for over twenty years. Digital projection on all three screens. Full concession menu such as burgers, nachos, hot dogs, fries, pizza and much more.
This is the correct website The one projection booth is a 1909 wooden caboose and the second was a 1939 circus trailer. There was a bit more history on the page I submitted too bad it wasn’t moved to this page. Still the address need to be corrected to the same address as their webpage.
The Verne Drive-In initially opened in 1954. Car Capacity is 265 Cars. Was closed for a while and reopened in 2000. It is owned by Mr. G. Burmeister. the drive-in has made the conversion to digital projection.
According to their website the address is 28264 Minnesota hwy 22 so the address in the header is correct. Also on their website they only show four screens.
Sorry posted to the wrong page, this is what I meant to post on this page. The Marcus Green Bay East Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination, featuring 12 state-of-the-art auditoriums with digital projection and sound.
Located in the I-43 Business Center-exit Mason Street.
Joe, Rushville, OH. had a Gem Theatre, Rushville, NY had the Townhall used for movies in the 1920’s, later a house called the Picture Show and finally the Rushville Theatre. No Princess Theatre.
The Welllfleet Drive-In is a single screen drive-in with a car capacity of 700 cars. It is open seasonaby from April thru October.. The Wellfleet Cinema is a four screen. It is independently owned and operated by the Wellfleet Theatres. Both Theatres have made the conversion to digital projection.
Their address according to their website: 10699 State Route 9W, Coxsackie, NY 12051.
This drive-in has not made the conversion to digital perojection and are looking for ways to do so or they will not reopen in 2015.
From their website: Now projecting in full Digital Barco 32B quality! Address from their website: 28035 State Route 3 Watertown, NY 13601.
The Hollywood has made the conversion to digital projection.
The drive-in is fully digital. The address on their website: 1064 Clark Street Road, Aurelius, NY 13021
They do have a facebook page Their address according to their facebook Page is 3300 7th St , Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
The Fort Uniion has made the conversion to digital projection but this was the story in 2013. New technology requires that our theater undergoes an upgrade to digital equipment and projection room. Preserve one of two Drive-Ins left in NM Fort Union Drive-in Movie Theater Drive-In Theaters have been a part of the American fabric for decades. There are around 350 left in the nation and only two left in New Mexico. One is located in beautiful Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Fort Union Drive-In was built in 1958 and has been a much loved summer tradition for Las Vegans both young and old. It was once referred to as the “Cadillac” of outdoor theaters because of our “State of the Art” film projectors. Today those projectors are becoming obsolete. Technological advances in the film industry are forcing Drive-In theaters across the country to switch from 35 mm Film to Digital Format as they are beginning to phase out 35 mm film prints in favor of digital. Like many other drive-ins across the United States, we are facing the pressing conversion to digital projectors. We are estimating that the total upgrade could cost upwards of $80,000. It is necessary to build a new, more efficient, climatized projection booth and our idea is to preserve the old projection room as a kind of museum. It houses two statuesque film projectors with original carbon arc lamphouses and the original tube amplifier and backup amplifier. A short film was made by Brennan Foster to historically document these lamphouses. This film took honorable mention at the Taos film festival in 2009. Movie buffs are generally pretty impressed with this projection room and probably in the future it would make a great set for a movie.The Fort Union Drive-In sits on nearly 7 acres on Highway 518 and could be used for a variety of outdoor events such as car shows, concerts, film location etc. There are a lot of possibilities and a lot of potential for all sorts of different venues. Our 35mm film projectors, which have been in use since the drive-in was built will be useless soon. If we are unable to make the necessary changes forced on us by the film companies, the Fort Union Drive-In will have no other choice but to shut down after this year.
From their Facebook page: Family owned and operated for over twenty years. Digital projection on all three screens. Full concession menu such as burgers, nachos, hot dogs, fries, pizza and much more.
This drive-in is still in operation, just closed the 2014 season. correct website
When the Northfield Drive-In opened this year they opened with digital projection. Read more on their website.
According to their website this drive-in is all digital projection.
This is the correct website The one projection booth is a 1909 wooden caboose and the second was a 1939 circus trailer. There was a bit more history on the page I submitted too bad it wasn’t moved to this page. Still the address need to be corrected to the same address as their webpage.
The Sandhills Drive-In has made the conversion to digital projection.
The Verne Drive-In initially opened in 1954. Car Capacity is 265 Cars. Was closed for a while and reopened in 2000. It is owned by Mr. G. Burmeister. the drive-in has made the conversion to digital projection.
According to their website the address is 28264 Minnesota hwy 22 so the address in the header is correct. Also on their website they only show four screens.
Their last week end to be open was Sept. 19 & Sept. 20 with “Jurassic Park” & “Jaws” showing.
Sorry posted to the wrong page, this is what I meant to post on this page. The Marcus Green Bay East Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination, featuring 12 state-of-the-art auditoriums with digital projection and sound. Located in the I-43 Business Center-exit Mason Street.
Joe, Rushville, OH. had a Gem Theatre, Rushville, NY had the Townhall used for movies in the 1920’s, later a house called the Picture Show and finally the Rushville Theatre. No Princess Theatre.
The Capri has made the conversion to digital projection.
The Welllfleet Drive-In is a single screen drive-in with a car capacity of 700 cars. It is open seasonaby from April thru October.. The Wellfleet Cinema is a four screen. It is independently owned and operated by the Wellfleet Theatres. Both Theatres have made the conversion to digital projection.
Joe, maybe we could purchase the Plains Theatre and rename it the Princess.
The official website is defunct. The Leiceste opened in 1967, and the third screen was added in 2004.
The Bengies has made the conversion to digital projection.
Closed for the season. website
Fundraiser now underway to convert to digital projection.