A closer address (at least for Google) is 227 Svoboda Ln, La Grange, TX. The drive-in sat on the west side of the city, just south of HWY 71.
The faint remnants of ramps from the old drive-in remained until 2014, but today a vet clinic sits on the property and there is no indication remaining of the drive-in.
A skirt or extension that extends from each side of the screen to help block out the sunlight. The screen faced east which also helped as the sun set in the evening.
A 1957 aerial photo shows what appears to be the shadow box, but it does not seem to be present in a 1969 aerial.
The poster says the autoscope was about 4 miles south of Urbana at Way’s Station. I’ve yet to find any info about “Way’s Station”, so it could be a few things (town, gas station, etc.)
Looking on Google Maps, I cannot find any trace of the autoscope along the stretch of HWY 65 near where the poster says it was located. Any information would be helpful to locate the very first autoscope drive-in.
The drive-in that was located on HWY 75 near Graham Road was the Pines Drive-In. So, I do not believe there is any connection to “The Picture Show”.
Nor do I see any evidence that a drive-in existed at the 975 Highway 190 E location. It is unusual to remove all traces of a drive-in, but that’s not to say it hasn’t happened.
A closer address (at least for Google) is
4485 E 7th St. Joplin, MO.
This places it right on the property and you can still see the remnants of the drive-in which include the center platform, the ring, and what may be the remains of the ticket booth.
A closer address (at least for Google) is 5747 KY-2830 Owensboro, KY. This address places it directly on the property. The drive-in itself appeared intact in a 1967 aerial photo
Today, the property is vacant with no trace that a drive-in ever existed.
A closer address (at least for Google) is 16621 US-412, Springdale, AR. You can see the circular layout of the drive-in clearly on a 1980 aerial. It should be noted that this section of US 68 was replaced by US-412.
Today, it is private property, but you can still see remnants of the circle or ring of the drive-in.
A closer address is 945 AZ-87, Chandler, AZ. That puts it right next to what use to be the old entrance road of the drive-in. However, the road itself is listed in Google as “unknown”, so the address of the car lot (which use to be a convenience store) is the next best.
Today, the property is mostly apartment buildings with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
The address of the Fiesta Drive-In was not the same as the Montopolis Drive-In. The original drive-in was demolished by 1965.
The Fiesta Drive-In was located at 1601 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX. Or, you can use the address printed on the poster in the photo section of Riverside and Montopolis, Austin, TX.
Today, the property is occupied by Riverside Meadows, an apartment complex with no sign of the drive-in remaining.
A 1954 aerial does not show a drive-in anywhere near the address which is currently listed.
However, there was a drive-in that was at 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX. It was near the old Bastrop Highway on the north side of the Colorado River which seems to be the Montopolis Drive-In. By 1965, the drive-in had been demolished. Since then, the highway has changed and the Levander Loop is now the road which sits next to the property.
Today, the property is occupied by a charging station and the Austin Animal Center.
Today, businesses like Auto Zone and the Utah Community Credit Union occupy the property. However, you can still see some of the ramps on the east side behind the businesses.
Any information you can provide about the drive-in is most welcome here. When it opened, when it closed, what made it special. Anything you can add will be most appreciated.
Property is now a “Park and Ride” so people can catch the bus. Screen still in good shape, but half the property is overgrown. Concession stand/projection booth long gone, but restoration is possible.
As an aside, the Google street view from 2016 shows the driver of a pickup on the north lane using his hand to show his disapproval of being on Google street view.
A closer address (at least for Google) is 3501 Woodville HWY, Tallahassee, FL. The retention pond where the drive-in once stood is just to the south of the address.
JWmovies is right about the address. You can use US 17 Business & US 17 Business, Chocowinity, NC. The drive-in was about ¼ mile north on the east side of US 17 Business.
Today, it appears to be private property with only one of the entrance roads remaining from the drive-in.
The address is US 601 and Drive in Road, Bamberg, SC which is located just south of the town. A 1989 aerial photo appears to show the remnants of a small drive-in.
Today, the property overgrown with trees and junk vehicles. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
A 1961 aerial photo shows a drive-in at that location with only one screen.
Perhaps it was later rebuilt with two screens?
A closer address (at least for Google) is 901 S Velasco St, Angleton, TX.
Today, the Angleton Water Barn sits on the property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/yct8uvnu
A closer address (at least for Google) is 227 Svoboda Ln, La Grange, TX. The drive-in sat on the west side of the city, just south of HWY 71.
The faint remnants of ramps from the old drive-in remained until 2014, but today a vet clinic sits on the property and there is no indication remaining of the drive-in.
https://tinyurl.com/yaqbmfrk
A skirt or extension that extends from each side of the screen to help block out the sunlight. The screen faced east which also helped as the sun set in the evening.
A 1957 aerial photo shows what appears to be the shadow box, but it does not seem to be present in a 1969 aerial.
The poster says the autoscope was about 4 miles south of Urbana at Way’s Station. I’ve yet to find any info about “Way’s Station”, so it could be a few things (town, gas station, etc.)
Looking on Google Maps, I cannot find any trace of the autoscope along the stretch of HWY 65 near where the poster says it was located. Any information would be helpful to locate the very first autoscope drive-in.
The drive-in that was located on HWY 75 near Graham Road was the Pines Drive-In. So, I do not believe there is any connection to “The Picture Show”.
Nor do I see any evidence that a drive-in existed at the 975 Highway 190 E location. It is unusual to remove all traces of a drive-in, but that’s not to say it hasn’t happened.
You got me.
A closer address (at least for Google) is 4485 E 7th St. Joplin, MO.
This places it right on the property and you can still see the remnants of the drive-in which include the center platform, the ring, and what may be the remains of the ticket booth.
https://tinyurl.com/yafwvcwj
A closer address (at least for Google) is US 80 and Buck Sherrod Road, Marshall, TX. A 1995 aerial photo shows the drive-in to still be intact.
Today, the drive-in has been demolished, but you can still see the ramps.
https://tinyurl.com/yd8lcu7s
A closer address (at least for Google) is 5747 KY-2830 Owensboro, KY. This address places it directly on the property. The drive-in itself appeared intact in a 1967 aerial photo
Today, the property is vacant with no trace that a drive-in ever existed.
https://tinyurl.com/ybpta65y
A closer address (at least for Google) is 16621 US-412, Springdale, AR. You can see the circular layout of the drive-in clearly on a 1980 aerial. It should be noted that this section of US 68 was replaced by US-412.
Today, it is private property, but you can still see remnants of the circle or ring of the drive-in.
https://tinyurl.com/yasm6mbk
As of May, 2017, the screen frame is still there.
A closer address is 945 AZ-87, Chandler, AZ. That puts it right next to what use to be the old entrance road of the drive-in. However, the road itself is listed in Google as “unknown”, so the address of the car lot (which use to be a convenience store) is the next best.
Today, the property is mostly apartment buildings with no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/yc5vqgvu
There does not appear to be any trace of an old neon sign left on the property.
The correct address is 3909 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX.
Today, the property is occupied by the Fiesta Mart. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/y8jd7u82
The address of the Fiesta Drive-In was not the same as the Montopolis Drive-In. The original drive-in was demolished by 1965.
The Fiesta Drive-In was located at 1601 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX. Or, you can use the address printed on the poster in the photo section of Riverside and Montopolis, Austin, TX.
Today, the property is occupied by Riverside Meadows, an apartment complex with no sign of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/ycy7umd2
A 1954 aerial does not show a drive-in anywhere near the address which is currently listed.
However, there was a drive-in that was at 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX. It was near the old Bastrop Highway on the north side of the Colorado River which seems to be the Montopolis Drive-In. By 1965, the drive-in had been demolished. Since then, the highway has changed and the Levander Loop is now the road which sits next to the property.
Today, the property is occupied by a charging station and the Austin Animal Center.
https://tinyurl.com/yb2gvomd
Today, businesses like Auto Zone and the Utah Community Credit Union occupy the property. However, you can still see some of the ramps on the east side behind the businesses.
Hello,
Any information you can provide about the drive-in is most welcome here. When it opened, when it closed, what made it special. Anything you can add will be most appreciated.
Thanks
Kenmore
Property is now a “Park and Ride” so people can catch the bus. Screen still in good shape, but half the property is overgrown. Concession stand/projection booth long gone, but restoration is possible.
As an aside, the Google street view from 2016 shows the driver of a pickup on the north lane using his hand to show his disapproval of being on Google street view.
A closer address (at least for Google) is 3501 Woodville HWY, Tallahassee, FL. The retention pond where the drive-in once stood is just to the south of the address.
https://tinyurl.com/y9bx6so9
A more accurate address is 1601 N. Inyo, Ridgecrest, CA. There is a South Inyo which is throwing off the location on Google.
Today, some ramps, foundation of the concession stand/projector booth, and the screen base are still present.
JWmovies is right about the address. You can use US 17 Business & US 17 Business, Chocowinity, NC. The drive-in was about ¼ mile north on the east side of US 17 Business.
Today, it appears to be private property with only one of the entrance roads remaining from the drive-in.
https://tinyurl.com/ybfejsgg
I believe I found it.
The address is US 601 and Drive in Road, Bamberg, SC which is located just south of the town. A 1989 aerial photo appears to show the remnants of a small drive-in.
Today, the property overgrown with trees and junk vehicles. There is no trace of the drive-in remaining.
https://tinyurl.com/yadsltvj
LaPorte Housing Specialists occupy the part of the property where the screen once stood. You can see the ramps in the back of the property.
Google Map street view from 2008 shows the ticket booth intact, but the property itself is covered in trees and has a few buildings on it.
I do not see the screen as a building seems to be in its place. So, the drive-in does not appear to be intact.