<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, helvetica">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rodeojack:
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Any idea why the one you're talking about is in bad shape?</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The same family has owned it for decades. It took a turn for the worse in the early 80's, specializing in X-Rated films. This phase passed and they've been getting some first runs over the past decade, showing double features. The sound needs updating, the speaker boxes are the same ones they've had since the 70s. You cannot tune in your radio at this particular drive-in. The concession building is pretty antiquated and the old marquee is in desperate need of a makeover.
They still get crowds during the summer and twice a year they get big $$ to park campers for a huge sporting event in the area--they even provide showers in a little building they own that sits under the screen. They rent part of the building to a couple small businesses. Due to the sporting event, the land the drive-in sits on is considered prime real estate and I'm really surprised they have not try to sell. I've got a real soft place in my heart for this old drive-in, I've been going there since infancy! I'd love to see it updated.
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