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50sSNIPES commented about Hecker Pass Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:36 am

The concession building managed to stand in the 1980 aerial as well, but was already turned into foundations by the following year.

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50sSNIPES commented about Ben Lomand Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:34 am

Both 1987 and 1988 aerial views show the drive-in with its screen and glory, but I cannot tell its condition. Cowan Oldham Lane was created shortly after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Aviation Avenue Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:30 am

Closed on April 30, 2000.

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50sSNIPES commented about Twilight Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:26 am

Still visible in the 1982 aerial view and listed in the 1985 topo, but was already gone when SR-259 was created, most likely around the early-1990s.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:25 am

Actual opening date is November 2, 1950.

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50sSNIPES commented about Converse 6 Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:17 am

Taken over by Regal in February 1994, closed on November 11, 2007.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tara II Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:12 am

Closed on January 30, 1991 with “Look Who’s Talking Too” and “Mermaids”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Icon Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:10 am

Regal took over the theater on February 2, 1994, not July.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lake Mary 10 Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:08 am

Taken over by Regal in February 1994, closed on October 11, 2001.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Mayberry Cinema 5 on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:08 am

Taken over by Regal in February 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Motorena Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:05 am

A 1978 aerial view shows the entire theater with its screen and glory but was already gone by 1984 when 29th Street Road was expanded.

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50sSNIPES commented about Sedgefield Crossing $2 Cinemas on Mar 15, 2026 at 5:05 am

Taken over by Regal in February 1994, closed on February 8, 2001, reopened on April 5, 2002.

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50sSNIPES commented about Starlight Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:57 am

Still open in the mid-1980s, as 1983, 1985 and 1986 aerial views show the drive-in with its screen and glory and appearing to be in good shape and condition. It was already closed in the 1998 aerial view as most traces were faded and the concession building appears to be turned into something else, with a small parking lot as an addition. The screen remained standing at the time until sometime in the early-2000s. I don’t know if its gone, fell into disrepair in the trees, or turned into foundations.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skylark Drive-In on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:50 am

Half of the traces appeared to be swept by something in the 1961 aerial view. I don’t know if its severe weather related.

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50sSNIPES commented about Indian Lake 10 on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:44 am

Closed on March 6, 2008.

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50sSNIPES commented about Regal Northwest Annex on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:15 am

Spelling correction: Its THX and Dolby Stereo.

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50sSNIPES commented about Creekside Cinema 14 on Mar 15, 2026 at 4:14 am

I think the theater becoming part of EVO caused Screens 3 and 7 to close.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northgate Crossing 6 on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:28 pm

This actually closed shortly before the Northgate 14 opened in October 2005.

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50sSNIPES commented about Indian Lake 10 on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:20 pm

Taken over by Regal in February 1994.

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50sSNIPES commented about Blacksville Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:16 pm

I wonder how many drive-ins actually did just that. A single drive-in crossing two different states is very rare to find.

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50sSNIPES commented about Forest Park Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 4:02 pm

It was most likely demolished immediately after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Elmwood Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 1:38 pm

Closed in 1957. It was placed on sale after closure.

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50sSNIPES commented about Chief Drive-In on Mar 14, 2026 at 10:40 am

Actual opening date is April 25, 1950.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkway Cinema 6 on Mar 14, 2026 at 10:40 am

Constructed by Sheila Owen Maynard, who previously operated the downtown Don Theatre.

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50sSNIPES commented about Colony Theatre on Mar 14, 2026 at 7:46 am

Howard Jaudon was the original manager.