Seating CAN’T be replaced because it’s actually heritage listed but it can be repaired and they really do need to repair a lot of them. Also the theatre actually has all its screens, behind the current cinema-scope “super screen” is the older one from the 1950’s and behind that is the ORIGINAL 30’s screen. Also I’d like to see the original auditorium glass lights return as those looked a lot better than the current chandelier lights. Also my major gripe with the new management is how they refuse to use the upstairs snack bar, I’ve been to screenings here where the line for food has literally gone out the door and down the street. This could easily be fixed if they re-opened the upstairs foyer snack bar. Oh yeah and its also pay by card only which is kind of a pain.
The address above may have been correct at the time it was open but a current correct address is now 260 McClintock Dr, El Paso. Crossroads Valley Apartments is now on the site.
This one was located at approximately 5734 MS-145, Macon, MS 39341. Penick Forest Products occupies the site. The drive-in had been completely demolished by 1972.
The above address is incorrect, it was actually located at 1600 51st St NE, Cedar Rapids where McGrath Chevyland currently is. It can be seen in a 1990 aerial photo.
The site was actually located at the end of 140th st, not at the intersection. The ramp markings could still be seen up until about mid 2013 when housing began to be built on part of the site.
The strip mall was actually built after the drive-in, originally the screen was in the traditional configuration but after the mall was built they moved the screen onto the back of the mall.
Might’ve originally been called the El Rancho with a western theme? Staff were apparently dressed as cowboys and cowgirls and they had a “chuck wagon” to deliver meals to patrons.
Seating CAN’T be replaced because it’s actually heritage listed but it can be repaired and they really do need to repair a lot of them. Also the theatre actually has all its screens, behind the current cinema-scope “super screen” is the older one from the 1950’s and behind that is the ORIGINAL 30’s screen. Also I’d like to see the original auditorium glass lights return as those looked a lot better than the current chandelier lights. Also my major gripe with the new management is how they refuse to use the upstairs snack bar, I’ve been to screenings here where the line for food has literally gone out the door and down the street. This could easily be fixed if they re-opened the upstairs foyer snack bar. Oh yeah and its also pay by card only which is kind of a pain.
Now New Century Technology High School.
May have still been operating in 1981, an aerial photo from that year appears to show it still intact.
Closed sometime before 1970
Sad state, thanks for the update and photos.
The concession building absolutely remains, you get a good look from google street view. Its a double story deal with the projection booth on top.
The concession building is definitely still there, probably used for equipment storage for the sport fields or a club house/facility.
The original capacity might’ve been around 200-250 cars, a 1963 aerial photo shows the back half of the ramps being created.
The address above may have been correct at the time it was open but a current correct address is now 260 McClintock Dr, El Paso. Crossroads Valley Apartments is now on the site.
The drive-in was actually a couple of blocks down at 4849 W Western Ave.
The ramps and projection building or foundation of it lasted until 2017/18 when the entire lots soil had been regraded for agricultural use.
Looks like its used as a car park, the foundation of the screen structure still remains.
Built in the late 60’s or early 70’s. it was a smallish site with short ramps.
Didn’t last very long, a 1962 aerial appears to show it derelict.
Could you upload the photos here?
This one was located at approximately 5734 MS-145, Macon, MS 39341. Penick Forest Products occupies the site. The drive-in had been completely demolished by 1972.
Apparently it opened in June 1951.
An approximate address is Hepburn Rd, Christie Downs. This has to be the location as the streets are named Hepburn, Bogart and Fonda.
The above address is incorrect, it was actually located at 1600 51st St NE, Cedar Rapids where McGrath Chevyland currently is. It can be seen in a 1990 aerial photo.
The site was actually located at the end of 140th st, not at the intersection. The ramp markings could still be seen up until about mid 2013 when housing began to be built on part of the site.
Opened in 2018 and also has accommodation for overnight stays and a “private beach with swimming hole”.
That address is completely wrong, 6 Bent St Mukinbudin is directly across the road so that’s the best address to use.
The strip mall was actually built after the drive-in, originally the screen was in the traditional configuration but after the mall was built they moved the screen onto the back of the mall.
Appears to be closed in a 1975 aerial image as the screen has been removed.
Might’ve originally been called the El Rancho with a western theme? Staff were apparently dressed as cowboys and cowgirls and they had a “chuck wagon” to deliver meals to patrons.