Dearborn Drive-In
26500 Ford Road,
Dearborn Heights,
MI
48127
26500 Ford Road,
Dearborn Heights,
MI
48127
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Previously operated by: General Cinema Corp., Wisper-Wetsman Theaters
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The Dearborn Drive-In opened July 23, 1948 by Komer and Goldberg and had space for 1,040 cars. During its early years, the drive-in also boasted a mini-train ride for children. The Wisper & Wetsman chain acquired the Dearborn Drive-In during the 1960’s, and operated it until 1979, when it was taken over by Wayne Amusements, which added a second screen shortly thereafter, and increased capacity to over 1,200.
The drive-in was closed in 1984, and demolished two years later to make way for a shopping center.
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Who is Wisper & Wetsman? I worked for General Cinema in the 60s & 70s and we had Dearborn, East Side and West Side Drive-In theatres in the Detroit area.
Wisper & Wetsman was a theatre chain. I believe the chain has ceased operations long ago.
Here is a link:
http://www.michigandriveins.com/detail.asp?id=26
Does anyone remember which famous person landed on the concession stand at the Dearborn Drive-In – Dearborn, MI during the 60’s???
I can’t remember – please help!! Thanks!
Here is the link for the new Dearborn Drive-In page: http://michigandriveins.com/dearborn26.asp
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July 23rd, 1948 grand opening ad in photo section.