Alva Drive-In
25 Oklahoma Boulevard,
Alva,
OK
73717
25 Oklahoma Boulevard,
Alva,
OK
73717
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A 1981 aerial shows the property with the trailer park. However, the concession stand/projection booth was still present. It was still there in 1995, but had been removed by 2003.
Today, only the foundation of the concession stand/projection booth remains.
Pix Theatre operators Frank Deaton and James Kelley launched the Alva Drive-In on June 14, 1950 on a 20-year lease with Abbott and Costello in “It Ain’t Hay. The ozone sported a 30x40' screen tower and had a drive-in restaurant in front called The Grill.
A more accurate address for this theater is 25 Oklahoma Blvd, Alva, OK 73717. This points to Sonic Drive In Restaurant which is directly in front of the theater. Several trailers are now on the lot. Only the trees in the back of the drive in remain.
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Mike Rogers, Just wanted to let you know, they were NOT the same theatre. The AlVA drive in was operated from 14 Jun 50 until Aug of 70, and the Stadium was built SW of the ALVA, due to the land lease expiring and the owner wanting to build a trailer park. The STADIUM was opened 30 July 71.
I can show you an aerial with both theatres present…
The remains of the Stadium Drive In Theatre can be seen here. Photos were taken in November of 2007. Click on photos to enlarge
Randy A Carlisle – Historical Photographer
I have an ALVA DRIVE-in in my 1956 Motion picture Almanac,parking 400 cars,owned by W.F.Deaton. Same Drive-in,guys.