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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Drive-in_theaterDrive-in theater - Wikipedia

    History. Early drive-ins (before WWII) A partial drive-in theater—Theatre de Guadalupe—was opened in Las Cruces, New Mexico on April 23, 1915: Seven hundred people may be comfortably seated in the auditorium.

  3. www.nyfa.edu › student-resources › the-history-ofThe History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now)

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    Narrow Gauge Drive-in, Farmington, Maine
    Northfield Drive-In in Hinsdale, New Hampshire
    Fairlee Motel and Drive-In Theater, Fairlee, Vermont
    Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre, Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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    Hull’s Drive-In, Lexington, Virginia
    Sunset Drive-In Theater, Shinnston, West Virginia
    Malco Theatres, Memphis, Tennessee
    Sauerbeck Family Drive-In, Oldham County, Kentucky

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    Field of Dreams Drive-In Theater, Liberty Center, Ohio
    Starlite Drive-In Theatre, Monroe County, Indiana
    Harvest Moon Drive-In, Gibson City, Illinois
    Capri Drive-In Theater, Branch County, Michigan

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    Admiral Twin Drive-In in Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Coyote Drive-In, Fort Worth, Texas
    Fort Union Drive-In- Las Vegas, New Mexico
    West Wind Drive-In in Glendale, Arizona

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    The Pasture Drive-In Theater, Gallatin County, Montana
    American Dream Drive-In, Park County, Wyoming
    Mesa Drive-In, Pueblo, Colorado
    Terrace Drive-In Theatre, Caldwell, Idaho

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  4. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › the-historyThe History of the Drive-In Movie Theater | Smithsonian

    May 27, 2008 · On June 6, 2008 the flag flying over the U.S. Capitol commemorated the 75th birthday of a distinctive slice of Americana: the drive-in movie theater. It was on that day in 1933 that Richard...

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  6. www.britannica.com › video › 212955The rise and fall of drive-in movie theaters in America

    Drive-ins hit the scene in 1933, and during their heyday in the 1950s and 60s, over 4,000 of them could be found across the country. Today, the number is a scant ten percent of that peak — though a few persist if you’re willing to look.

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  7. www.driveinmovie.com › history-of-drive-insA History of the Drive-in Theater and Fun Facts

    The first true drive-in theater (as we know them today) was opened on June 6th, 1933 in Camden, New Jersey. Before that time, there were attempts at opening "outdoor theaters" and even some "outdoor theaters" where you could watch movies from a car. But those were done in temporary locations such as downtown streets.

  8. living.alot.com › entertainment › drive-in-movies--20661The Golden Age of Drive-In Theaters: A Nostalgic Look Back

    Aug 15, 2024 · Drive-in movie theaters boomed in the US in the 1950s and 60s, reaching a peak of over 4,000 screens in 1958. Drive-ins offered a cheaper alternative to indoor theaters, making them a popular family outing. Traditionally, drive-in movies started after sunset to ensure optimal viewing conditions on the outdoor screen.

  9. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › first-driveFirst drive‑in movie theater opens | June 6, 1933 - HISTORY

    Nov 13, 2009 · On June 6, 1933, eager motorists park their automobiles on the grounds of Camden Drive-In, the first-ever drive-in movie theater, located on Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Pennsauken, New...