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MelissaPOM commented about Coddingtown Cinemas on Oct 2, 2017 at 2:56 pm

Joe, soo sorry for my very late reply. I don’t know what the total number of seats were. but the picture you have google maps set to is correct. That building is the correct building for the theater. I would love to visit that place again some day. I actually thought the whole building had been torn down but that marquee on the side sure looks the same to me.

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MelissaPOM commented about Village Drive-In on Oct 17, 2011 at 12:29 pm

Summerfield road right across from Howarth Park (which was part of Spring Lake). Found it on Google. Tennis courts and parking lot are still there. Amazing. :–)

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MelissaPOM commented about Village Drive-In on Oct 17, 2011 at 11:35 am

You can view some pictures from the 50’s of this theater at http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/10879.html

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MelissaPOM commented about Village Drive-In on Oct 17, 2011 at 10:32 am

This drive in was located across the street from the main entrance to Spring Lake. It was owned by Redwood Theaters in Novato, CA during the time I worked for Coddingtown Theaters from 1981-1983. Since this was a “sister” theater to Coddingtown, I was asked to help during inventory at the Village Drive In. I also spent many memorable hours enjoying the movies that were played there and hanging out with my co-workers in the lobby. I distinctly remember the day it was demolished. I believe it was in 1983. I have a newspaper clipping of it somewhere in a box. If I remember correctly, the manager was there that day watching. Can’t forget this theater!

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MelissaPOM commented about Coddingtown Cinemas on Oct 17, 2011 at 10:01 am

I worked at this theater from 1981-1983. The 4th theater was added to the building during the time I worked there. So that was the early 80’s. They didn’t split any existing theater. At the time I worked there, it was owned by Redwood Theaters in Novato, CA. Since this was my first job, I have very fond memories of the theater.