Sky-Line Drive-In
2433 George Washington Way,
Richland,
WA
99354
2433 George Washington Way,
Richland,
WA
99354
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Boxoffice, April 18, 1953: “The new Skyline Drive-In, costing $125,000 and with space for 700 cars, has been opened on George Washington Way at Spengler road, about halfway to North Richland by the Skyline Theatres, Inc., of Newport. Ray DiLorenzo, former instrument technician for GE, is manager. A 100-foot self-service snack bar is featured, with double service lines. The ultramodern refreshment bar covers 2,500 feet of floor space. Atop the concession stand is a full patio for patrons for enjoyment of snacks while watching the show. A. V. Shanks and Charles Bishop of Newport and Fielden Lewis sr. of Blanchard head the Skyline company.”
Taking Spengler Street west from GW Way would take you up a hill for a birds eye view of the Skyline. When I visited in 1992, you could still see berms on the empty lot between the 7-11 and the apartments and broken pieces of the screen.
The Sky-Line opened its gates on March 20, 1953 with Tony Curtis in “Son Of Ali Baba” and Robert Ryan in “Horizons West” along with a cartoon, featuring an original 68x50ft screen. The projection booth was located 584ft away from the screen. It was first operated by Skyline Theaters of Newport and was first managed by Ray DiLorenzo.
Now Washington Square apartments. Please update.
Boxoffice, Feb. 26, 1955: “The Skyline Drive-In at Richland, a 750-car installation, has been acquired by Midstate Amusement Co., Walla Walla.”