Roper Drive-In
7227 Reno Highway,
Fallon,
NV
89406
7227 Reno Highway,
Fallon,
NV
89406
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This drive-in opened on July 31, 1953. The original owner was Walt Whitaker, a sheep rancher and Fritz. The theater operated under various partnerships until its closing in 1978. Bob Erickson re-opened the drive-in in 1980 and operated it for another eight years, until it closed for good. The theater was demolished in September 2004.
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This drive-in appeared in the film “Pink Cadillac” (1989).
Also appeared in the film “The Wizard” (1989).
There is a photo of the screen on roadsidepeek.com:
http://tinyurl.com/39cjjo
Aprrox. address for this drive-in was 7227 Reno Highway.
The snack bar is still standing amongst an empty field.
the ramps still remain along with part of the drive-ins fence. the property is also for sale with two for sale signs on what appears to be the remains of the marquee. also not certain but the ticket booth foundation still appears to stand as well. please update!
Boxoffice, Aug. 15, 1953: “The Fallon Drive-In at Fallon, Nev., was opened July 31 by Fritz & Whittaker”