Southwest Twin Drive-In
4233 S. 3rd Street,
Memphis,
TN
38103
4233 S. 3rd Street,
Memphis,
TN
38103
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Closed as the 61 in 1965 and reopened as the Southwest Twin on March 14th, 1968, by Malco. Grand opening ad posted.
“Intact” seems like a strong word to use. While the screens are still up, the buildings are in shambles. It would take some major renovating to get this property back into shape assuming someone wanted to re-open the drive-in.
This opened on June 26th, 1956, as the 61 Drive-In. Grand opening ads posted.
still intact as of september 2019
The 61 Drive-in was open earlier than stated above. It was open in 1956, at least, and that may have been the year it began operation. There hasn’t been any mention here of the Rosalie, which was a drive-in theater that I think was on Highway 61 and which operated for a few years in the 1940’s. I think it was Memphis' second drive-in to open, following several years after the one on Lamar. Does anyone know if it was in the same location as the 61 and Southwest Twin later were?
October 2016 Google Street View shows the drive-in pretty much still intact. The marquee sign is long gone though. There is a public auction sign near one of the exits that has the words “seized property” on it, but I cannot read any of the smaller words.
61 DRIVE-IN 1961-65, SOUTHWEST TWIN 1968-2000
Also home of Memphis Jockey Lot, Flea Market.
Property is going up for auction on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Info and photos here:
http://www.treasury.gov/auctions/treasury/rp/thirdstreet.shtml