Grand opening was on June 19, 1953 with “Kansas Pacific” starring Sterling Hayden, and “Feudin' Fools” with the Bowery Boys. Renamed the Oonly Outdoor Theater on May 24, 1985; the name based on County Route 00 where the drive-in was located and the fact that it was the only remaining operating outdoor theater in the greater Appleton area. Final night of operation was September 4, 1986 with “One Crazy Summer” and “Police Academy: Back In Training”. The site is now occupied by a custom furniture fabrication manufacturer, Shapes Unlimited.
Grand opening was on April 30, 1949 with “Relentless”, starring Robert Young and Marguerite Chapman. The original wooden screen tower was destroyed by a fire caused by an electrical fault on the morning of September 9, 1959. A new steel tower was installed in time for the 1960 season. Final night of operation was September 25, 1983 with a trio of horror flicks: “Female Butcher”, “Bloody Pit Of Horror” and “Body Snatchers From Hell”. The site is now occupied by Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Final night of operation was September 18, 1978 with a Burt Reynolds double feature: “The End” and “Gator”. Westgate Mall Shopping Center now occupies the former drive-in site.
Grand opening of the Twi-Lite was on August 10, 1952 with “Comin' ‘Round The Mountain” starring Abbott & Costello, and “Apache Drums” starring Stephen McNally and Colleen Gray
Final night of operation was September 2, 1979 with “Foul Play”, “The Brink’s Job”, “Goin' South” and “Harold & Maude”. Plans were made to build a new Holiday Inn on the drive-in site, but that apparently fell through as the drive-in remained standing until it was demolished in spring 1998.
Final night of operation was September 10, 1983 with “An Officer & A Gentleman”, “Cheech & Chong Still Smokin'”, “Trading Places”, “Breathless”, “Fast Times At Ridgemont High” and “First Blood”.
Final night of operation was on October 2, 1999 with “Sixth Sense” and “The Blair Witch Project”. On January 7, 2000, the day after Missoula’s indoor Roxy Theater’s final day of operation, it was announced by the Roxy and Go West’s company, W.A. Simons, that the drive-in was also closed for good. The screen came down in October 2000. Broadway Inn Motel now occupies the former drive-in site.
Final night of operation was September 9, 1984 with a “Zombies” triple feature: “Zombies Rage”, “Revenge Of The Zombies” and “Astro Zombies”. Although the ad in this date’s paper indicated “See you next year”, the May 7, 1985 edition of The Green Bay Press-Gazette showed on the front page that the Valley Outdoor would not reopen.
Final night of operation was September 9, 1982 with “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” and “The Beastmaster”. Although the ad from the day’s paper indicated “we hope to see you next year”, the June 23, 1983 edition of The Green Bay Press-Gazette announced that the drive-in would not reopen.
Grand opening was on August 4, 1948 with “It Happened On Fifth Avenue”, starring Victor Moore and Charles Ruggles. However, another paper outside the area (can’t remember which one) posted a grand opening ad for the Hi Way on August 7 with “Stallion Road” starring Ronald Reagan. The latter was the first one I came across and have in my scrapbook; I just stumbled upon the August 4 ad from the Latrobe Bulletin. The only explanation I could think of is that there may have been a three-day delay in opening; other than that I have no idea how such an error could occur.
That fire occurred the evening of July 27, 1989 just after 8:30 PM, reportedly caused by vandals.
First newspaper ad as Tri-City Drive-In (from the San Bernardino County Sun) was November 28, 1949
Grand opening was on June 19, 1953 with “Kansas Pacific” starring Sterling Hayden, and “Feudin' Fools” with the Bowery Boys. Renamed the Oonly Outdoor Theater on May 24, 1985; the name based on County Route 00 where the drive-in was located and the fact that it was the only remaining operating outdoor theater in the greater Appleton area. Final night of operation was September 4, 1986 with “One Crazy Summer” and “Police Academy: Back In Training”. The site is now occupied by a custom furniture fabrication manufacturer, Shapes Unlimited.
Grand opening was on April 30, 1949 with “Relentless”, starring Robert Young and Marguerite Chapman. The original wooden screen tower was destroyed by a fire caused by an electrical fault on the morning of September 9, 1959. A new steel tower was installed in time for the 1960 season. Final night of operation was September 25, 1983 with a trio of horror flicks: “Female Butcher”, “Bloody Pit Of Horror” and “Body Snatchers From Hell”. The site is now occupied by Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Final night of operation was September 18, 1978 with a Burt Reynolds double feature: “The End” and “Gator”. Westgate Mall Shopping Center now occupies the former drive-in site.
Final night of operation was September 5, 1982 with “Young Doctors In Love” and “Airplane”.
Grand opening of the Twi-Lite was on August 10, 1952 with “Comin' ‘Round The Mountain” starring Abbott & Costello, and “Apache Drums” starring Stephen McNally and Colleen Gray
Final night of operation was September 2, 1979 with “Foul Play”, “The Brink’s Job”, “Goin' South” and “Harold & Maude”. Plans were made to build a new Holiday Inn on the drive-in site, but that apparently fell through as the drive-in remained standing until it was demolished in spring 1998.
Final night of operation was September 10, 1983 with “An Officer & A Gentleman”, “Cheech & Chong Still Smokin'”, “Trading Places”, “Breathless”, “Fast Times At Ridgemont High” and “First Blood”.
Final night of operation was on October 2, 1999 with “Sixth Sense” and “The Blair Witch Project”. On January 7, 2000, the day after Missoula’s indoor Roxy Theater’s final day of operation, it was announced by the Roxy and Go West’s company, W.A. Simons, that the drive-in was also closed for good. The screen came down in October 2000. Broadway Inn Motel now occupies the former drive-in site.
Grand opening of the Mid-City was May 6, 1950 with “I Was A Male War Bride”, starring Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan
Grand opening of the Highway 26 was on June 21, 1949 with “River Lady”, starring Rod Cameron and Yvonne DeCarlo.
Final night of operation was September 9, 1984 with a “Zombies” triple feature: “Zombies Rage”, “Revenge Of The Zombies” and “Astro Zombies”. Although the ad in this date’s paper indicated “See you next year”, the May 7, 1985 edition of The Green Bay Press-Gazette showed on the front page that the Valley Outdoor would not reopen.
Final night of operation at this location, according to newspaper listings, was November 17, 1968 with “The Odd Couple” and “Sebastian”.
Final night of operation was September 9, 1982 with “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” and “The Beastmaster”. Although the ad from the day’s paper indicated “we hope to see you next year”, the June 23, 1983 edition of The Green Bay Press-Gazette announced that the drive-in would not reopen.
Final night of operation was April 5, 1979 with “The Evictors” and “Monkey Hustle”
Grand opening was June 22, 1972 with “Diamonds Are Forever”, starring Sean Connery…followed by “Support Your Local Sheriff”, starring James Garner
Grand opening was May 10, 1948 with “The Hurricane”, starring Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall.
Final night of operation, according to the last known newspaper listing, was February 13, 1979 with “Smokey and The Bandit” and “Almost Summer”.
Final night of operation was May 19, 1991 with “One Good Cop” and “New Jack City”
Grand opening was on August 4, 1948 with “It Happened On Fifth Avenue”, starring Victor Moore and Charles Ruggles. However, another paper outside the area (can’t remember which one) posted a grand opening ad for the Hi Way on August 7 with “Stallion Road” starring Ronald Reagan. The latter was the first one I came across and have in my scrapbook; I just stumbled upon the August 4 ad from the Latrobe Bulletin. The only explanation I could think of is that there may have been a three-day delay in opening; other than that I have no idea how such an error could occur.
Grand opening date was July 21, 1954
I heard that Paul and Sue were looking to sell. But God forbid this historic landmark be torn down
Incredibly awesome photo
The Ruthorn became the Evergreen on April 11, 1949