El Rancho Drive-In
3269 N. Grand Avenue,
Nogales,
AZ
85621
3269 N. Grand Avenue,
Nogales,
AZ
85621
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Actually closed in 1976, a small article in the 16 December 1984 Arizona Republic mentioned the film “The Flamingo Kid” screening in a Nogales high school gym. They mentioned the El Rancho was the last theatre in town and closed down “about 8 years ago”.
Boxoffice, May 3, 1952: “NOGALES, ARIZ. – A 100-car motorcade from the city hall to the El Rancho Drive-In five miles from town highlighted the opening of the border city’s first ozoner. Constructed by the Lyric Amusement Co., which operates the Nogales and Roxy theaters in Nogales, the El Rancho can accommodate 500 cars and is managed by Frank M. Campillo.”
Boxoffice, Oct. 20, 1951: “NOGALES, ARIZ. – The Diamos interests have started construction work here on a new drive-in that will cost between $80,000 and $90,000. The outdoorer will be named the El Rancho and will follow a western motif in design and construction. Opening has been tentatively set for the early part of 1952. The 600-car drive-in is being built five miles north of Nogales on the Tucson highway and will cover about ten acres.”