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50sSNIPES commented about Y Drive-In on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:24 am

Most likely closed during the 1970s, due to the fact that a 1978 aerial view shows the theater without its screen, but everything remained intact for several more years. Despite several changes by 1985, the concession building and nearly half of the traces survive into the early-1990s. The building was unfortunately gone by 2002, and the rest of the theater was gone by 2006 as a racetrack was constructed at the site.

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50sSNIPES commented about Midway Drive-In on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:20 am

Still operating in 1969, but was completely gone by 1981, meaning that it closed during the 1970s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Buford Lake Drive-In on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:17 am

After its closure, almost everything stood for around two decades. 1978, 1981, 1988, and 1993 aerial views shows the traces and projection/concession building but the screen was completely covered by trees. By 1999, the entire theater was overgrown by trees but there’s a big chance that the concession building remains standing. That unfortunately didn’t last long and was demolished around 2004.

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50sSNIPES commented about Burke Drive-In on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:13 am

The traces also remained intact after closure but was completely overgrown by trees.

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50sSNIPES commented about 56 Drive-In on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:10 am

Still intact in the 1993 aerial view but looks vacant. As of 2026, most of the faded traces and the projection/concession building are still present. The marquee sign was gone during the early-2010s with its poles still standing today.

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50sSNIPES commented about Naylor Theatre on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:01 am

Once operated by Wineland Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Savoy Theatre on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:01 am

Once operated by Stanley-Warner.

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50sSNIPES commented about Kennedy Theater on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:01 am

Later operated by Stanley-Warner.

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50sSNIPES commented about Takoma Theatre on Mar 8, 2026 at 5:01 am

Later operated by Stanley-Warner.

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50sSNIPES commented about AMC Academy 6 on Mar 7, 2026 at 6:57 pm

This was sometimes known by Baltimore Sun advertisements as AMC Greenbelt 6.

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50sSNIPES commented about Landover 6 Cinemas on Mar 7, 2026 at 4:52 pm

Reason of the mall’s closure is because of the mall becoming a symbol of decline in Prince George’s County due to crime, changing demographics, and retail neglect.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dover Air Force Base Theater on Mar 7, 2026 at 4:25 pm

This operated as early as the early-1950s, although I cannot find any details on if its the original or a relocation.

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50sSNIPES commented about Trinity Theatre on Mar 7, 2026 at 4:18 pm

Actual opening date is August 18, 1939 with Jack Benny in “Man About Town” along with Disney’s Donald Duck in “Sea Scouts”, the RKO Sportscope “Kennel Kings”, and the novelty musical short “Three Kings And A Queen”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Granada Theatre on Mar 7, 2026 at 3:40 pm

Opened on November 25, 1925.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dixie Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:51 am

I’m very sure this closed in the early-1960s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Coles Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:48 am

1981 and 1987 aerial views show the drive-in with its screen and glory, but was already gone by 1997. There is also a house at where the former concession/projection stand was.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dixie Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:45 am

The Dixie possibly survived into the early-1980s, but I cannot tell if its operational or not judging by the 1983 aerial view, showing that there’s gunk in some of the traces. It was already gone by 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about North Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:42 am

There is a 1983 aerial view but it was mostly blocked, so I cannot tell its condition.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkway Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:40 am

Still visible in the 1981 aerial view, but was gone by 1991.

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50sSNIPES commented about Dell-Kern Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:38 am

The screen was visible in the 1984 aerial view but its most likely that the screen collapsed to the ground at the time it was taken.

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50sSNIPES commented about Easley Drive-In on Mar 7, 2026 at 11:28 am

1976 and 1981 aerial views show the drive-in appearing to be in pretty good shape, though I cannot tell if its still operating at the time. Of course it was already gone by 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre, Gary, IN on Mar 7, 2026 at 8:02 am

Taken after MJ’s death.

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50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre, Gary, IN - marquee on Mar 7, 2026 at 8:01 am

Taken right after MJ’s death. I really miss back when MJ was one of the most important people in the world.

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50sSNIPES commented about Concord Cinemas 1 & 2 on Mar 7, 2026 at 7:14 am

The shooting actually happened on March 29, 1987.

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50sSNIPES commented about Big Cinemas Loehmann's Twin on Mar 7, 2026 at 7:03 am

Closed around 2019.