1976 and 1981 aerial views show the drive-in appearing to be in pretty good shape, though I cannot tell if its still operating at the time. Of course it was already gone by 1994.
The Fox Winrock features original installations of Alexander Smith Super Nylwood 20-8 carpeting, American Seating Theatre seats, Grosh drapes, Tru-Roll curtain tracks, Tru-Roll curtain frames, a 30x65ft Walker CrystalGain screen (measuring 1,736sqft), and Norelco 35mm/70mm projection with the following details: National Bi-Powr Rectifiers, Simplex XL Transistorized Sound, National Constellation arc lamphouses, and Bausch & Lomb-Kollmorgen T-Kipatagon and Vilcom optical lenses.
Opened on June 5, 1958 with Elvis in “Jailhouse Rock” and Stewart Grainger in “Gun Glory” along with six CinemaScope cartoons (yes ALL six in CinemaScope).
On July 30, 1961, a 48-year-old Brooklyn native named Arthur Raymond Sundman collapsed and died from a fatal heart attack after stepping out of his car at the Route 303 Drive-In. Manager John McKenzie immediately rushed over to provide him oxygen but pronounced him dead five minutes later. The fatal heart attack most likely happened at intermission during the double feature of “Morgan The Pirate” and “The Green Helmet” plus an unnamed cartoon, at approximately 11:50 PM that night.
Sundman last lived in Harrington Park, was a former elevator contractor for the Western Elevator Company of New York City and served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations.
Constructed in 1946 by F.L. Dupont of St. Lazare at a cost of around $15,000, and opened in October of that year by a Birtle man simply named Mr. Hairsine. It was first known as the Starduct Theatre, but was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1954 when it was sold to Chuck Doerr.
Doerr operated the Strand until 1955 when it was sold to a husband-and-wife team of simply named Mr. and Mrs. Kowbel. In 1979, it was taken over by a family led by Bill, Marilyn, and Bob Holden.
The screen was visible in the 1984 aerial view but its most likely that the screen collapsed to the ground at the time it was taken.
1976 and 1981 aerial views show the drive-in appearing to be in pretty good shape, though I cannot tell if its still operating at the time. Of course it was already gone by 1994.
Taken after MJ’s death.
Taken right after MJ’s death. I really miss back when MJ was one of the most important people in the world.
The shooting actually happened on March 29, 1987.
Closed around 2019.
Once operated by Neighborhood Theatres.
Once operated by Neighborhood Theatres.
Once operated by Neighborhood Theatres.
Once operated by Neighborhood Theatres.
I’ll be damned! Those kids are lucky!
Closed on November 14, 2013, demolished the following month.
The Fox Winrock features original installations of Alexander Smith Super Nylwood 20-8 carpeting, American Seating Theatre seats, Grosh drapes, Tru-Roll curtain tracks, Tru-Roll curtain frames, a 30x65ft Walker CrystalGain screen (measuring 1,736sqft), and Norelco 35mm/70mm projection with the following details: National Bi-Powr Rectifiers, Simplex XL Transistorized Sound, National Constellation arc lamphouses, and Bausch & Lomb-Kollmorgen T-Kipatagon and Vilcom optical lenses.
Definitely not.
Most likely closed in May 2001.
Once known as Cheverly Cinema.
Opened with Margaret Rutherford in “Murder Most Foul” along with several unnamed shorts (35 minutes in total).
Opened with Phil Carey in “The Nebraskan” and Charlton Hesson in “Bad For Each Other” (unknown if extras added).
Opened on June 5, 1958 with Elvis in “Jailhouse Rock” and Stewart Grainger in “Gun Glory” along with six CinemaScope cartoons (yes ALL six in CinemaScope).
On July 30, 1961, a 48-year-old Brooklyn native named Arthur Raymond Sundman collapsed and died from a fatal heart attack after stepping out of his car at the Route 303 Drive-In. Manager John McKenzie immediately rushed over to provide him oxygen but pronounced him dead five minutes later. The fatal heart attack most likely happened at intermission during the double feature of “Morgan The Pirate” and “The Green Helmet” plus an unnamed cartoon, at approximately 11:50 PM that night.
Sundman last lived in Harrington Park, was a former elevator contractor for the Western Elevator Company of New York City and served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations.
Its original projection didn’t last long. Super Simplex projection took over the Continental in 1936.
Built in 1921 by Enrico Pozzi. 20th Avenue’s original name is Victoria Street when it first opened.
And one of 14 surviving Jerry Lewis theaters operating to this very day.
Opened on February 26, 1966. Current function is first-run.
Constructed in 1946 by F.L. Dupont of St. Lazare at a cost of around $15,000, and opened in October of that year by a Birtle man simply named Mr. Hairsine. It was first known as the Starduct Theatre, but was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1954 when it was sold to Chuck Doerr.
Doerr operated the Strand until 1955 when it was sold to a husband-and-wife team of simply named Mr. and Mrs. Kowbel. In 1979, it was taken over by a family led by Bill, Marilyn, and Bob Holden.