Yaquina Drive-In
500 SE E. Devils Lake Road,
Newport,
OR
97367
500 SE E. Devils Lake Road,
Newport,
OR
97367
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Opened by 1950 when it suffered damage in a fire. Repairs were carried out and it eventually closed in the late-1970’s. Lincoln City Outlets is on the site now with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
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Odd name!! Why the name Yaquina?
Thirty seconds with Google Maps, and I learned that Newport faces Yaquina Bay. Something I did not know before.
Anyway, from the July 22, 1950 issue of BoxOffice, we start with an apparently old note:
“NEWPORT, ORE. – Fire of undetermined origin recently caused heavy damage at the new Yaquina Drive-In near here. The loss was estimated at approximately $20,000 by Bill McKevitt, manager. Rebuilding of the open-air theatre was started immediately, and reopening is expected to be possible before July 1.”
Followed by an update a few pages later in the same issue:
“NEWPORT, ORE. – The Yaquina Drive-In on Route 101 south of here, recently damaged by first, has been reopened following extensive building. New projection and sound equipment was installed. William McKivvits is manager of the house.”