Sad to see places like this just not in use anymore. I used to love going to the drive in when I was a kid . My first movie was Star Wars. I once snuck in behind where the projector were . The manager at one time let me stay and watch it with him . Brings back so many good childhood memories.
Thank you for exploring this abandoned Drive-In movie theater. Drive ins were such a big part of Americana (Canada too). Oh, the excitement of getting into your pajamas, hoping into the car, cheering when the driver got the right angle on the hill and the speaker would work! Then it would be off to the playground in front of the screen to play with other pajamad kids until the lights flashed. Then it was back to the car to cozy up in the back seat, turn up the very tinny speaker and settle in for the first blurry movie! Then, during intermission, you'd head to the food building to buy popcorn, or maybe a hot dog. Oh, along about the middle of the second feature you'd fall asleep and miraculously wake up being carried to bed. That was as a kid! The as a teenager. . . there would be a lot of foggy windows. Occasionally you'd get to see both movies. Then the trick was to turn your headlights when you hit the street! Thank you so much for those fun memories!! Looking forward to your next episode.
Grandma Carla Your welcome! Yes! so many fine memories going to the Drive-In. My parents would take us early to play at the park, kids all in their PJ’s. When I was a teen before we had our licence a group of us always walked to the drive-in with blankets, chairs and a radio. We usually took up at least 2 spots. Thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed the show!
Hi Ryan. The smell of the popcorn, standing in line for a soda and adjusting the speaker brings back memories of the Drive-In movie theatre. Very nostalgic. Thank you for sharing a part of growing up. Much love and take care.
Loved the drive in. I seen so many good movies there when i was a little kid. Rocky 3,revenge of the nerds a few more. Awesome exploration. Hello from the US
Explore with The Terry Allan Channel Hello Terry! Thanks for watching and the sub. I appreciate the comment. Those are Some great movies! I just subscribe to your channel. Hello from Canada
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada very nice too meet you.its nice too see another explorer from another place. Wow the drive in though. Just so many memories there
Wow. Somehow i have a feeling that this place still has power coming in. I noticed that the electric meter is still attached on the building. Id try flipping on the breakers in the circuit box, and see what happens. Would love to see those projectors light up. Id then come at night, fire them up, and light up the screen bright white. I did just that a few yrs ago at an abandoned movie theater. Was fun. Had to make sure i did not flip on the breakers for the outside marques and signage. I am amazed how the power is still on in some of these places.
I lived in Washington state where there is still a drive in movie theater it hit home when you said it cost a lot to replace the projectors!!! They spent a lot to replace them and almost shut down completely because they didn't think they would be able to afford to stay open! They are still open to this day and they are an amazing thing!!!
Great explore! Being in the UK, I've only seen these on movies but my uncle was a projectionist for a now demolished cinema until he was old enough to work in a coal mine!. So it takes me back to him! Thank you.
What a shame, there are quite a few drive-ins, and old cinemas that have reinvented themselves, and will only play old films on the reels. There is one in Pennsylvania that "The Blob" was filmed at, lol, every Halloween, they play the movie, and have people run out of the theater screaming, it's hysterical! Ty for exploring this property :)
Second time I've watched your abandoned Drive In Theater posts. I'm mildly surprised at the number of shut downs. Here in Dayton, Ohio, we still have quite a few drive ins operating, and it's fun to watch a movie in your car, just like I did when I was a teen ager back in the seventies.
Growing up we had 3 drive-ins within 10 or so miles of our house. Oh the excitement of getting PJs on because you were supposed to fall asleep! And getting in the car to go to the movies. Had my 1st taste of pizza at a drive-in! By the time teen years came, more indoor theaters around that had AC and no mosquitos! When we moved to VA in 79 there was a drive-in which got taken out by a tornado in mid 80s. There are still a couple left within an hours drive. Nah! Big screen tv is good!! Very interesting. Brought back memories. Think of the love that couple put into that place for all those years!! Thanks for taking us with you. Take care and stay safe. ~~Deb from VA
Deborah Rogers mosquitos so bad you can’t be outside for longer than a minute or two. You have to drench yourself in bug spray, and even then you are eaten alive. Lol
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada closest one is 40 miles away There are only 2 even remotely close. They may not be there now I don't know. Been down all summer from surgery
If this was close or in a city it would have met the redevelopment machine. Nice find use to run the projection at my uncle place back in the early 80s. Its now the paint shop for a Ford plant.
Oh how FABULOUS!! Yet another trip down memory lane❤❤❤😂 I can never thank you enough dear Brent! Allowing this old grey haired lady who can't get around like she used to, tag along with you at an old drive-in theatre brings me such joy! Having grown up in northwestern Indiana, and lived half my life there, I watched many movies sitting in a car with the speaker hooked over the partially rolled up window. Of course, the drive in was fine & dandy as long as my daddy & mommy were in the car also😅. They weren't too pleased if my dates took me to one😂. Thanks for the memories! There is still a drive-in movie theatre open near my Indiana home!!! Im going to see if my husband would drive me back over there this summer. (If there's a movie these days descent for us oldies to watch😢
Abandoned Drive Ins are a rare find...I used to go to the drive in quite often in Southern California when i was younger. Im 52. You think with the new Pandemic and social distancing Drive Ins would make a comeback!!
Love to see this back in the day when packed with action. Lived in cottage country for some years (Dalrymple) but remember no drive-in in the area, wonder where this one was...🍁✨
Talked to an old projectionist years ago and he told me they used to "out of focus" once in a while for fun to see how many people would honk their horns and yell focus etc. Just a fun part of drive ins. I sure miss our "Starlite" theater here in Minnesota.
I honestly have a huge fascination with drive in theaters It’s a shame that most of them are left to rot and abandoned I like the novelty of watching a double feature at night outside
Love it. I just stumbled upon your video and immediately liked and subbed. I know of 2 drive inns here in Virginia that's in business. One is the Hulls drive inn and the other is called the Starlight. I know of one abandoned one just outside.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Yes and that's really sad part of my childhood is dying. I forgot about another drive inn in Richmond Virginia, that closed years ago and now it's being used as a flea market. The Bellwood drive inn. Now it's the Bellwood flea market.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Yes, it's really sad. Just like the Kmarts going out of business. That was my first job and I loved it. The managers and supervisors were cool and friendly. Long before greedy Wal-Mart came to town We were closed holidays and closed opened like 9 am to 9 pm something like that. I was probably 16 and worked after school not a care in the world and going to the drive inn with my friends or family. My first date at the drive inn.
Nice explore! I recently explored a similar spot in the states. Unfortunately it didn’t have nearly as much, only a large screen and lots of overgrowth
We don't have such places here in the UK, so always interested in your videos. Why do people have to trash places, and spray paint is beyond me.Great filming , subscribed, thank you .
That's the biggest concession building I've ever seen! Great video Brent, many thanks! The last drive-in I went to was in Waco, TX, when I was in college. I wish I could remember the movie I saw. I lived in Atlanta, GA in 1989, and they had 2 drive-ins. Unfortunately, I never made the time to go to either while I was there. I'm now off to test my Google-fu and see if there is a site devoted to drive-in theaters, and how many remain open today.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Excellent! It's better to have 1 than none. There is a drive-in here in Austin, but it's small. It'll accommodate 50 cars, plus a walk-in crowd. When the global madness ends, and I can find a way to not be unemployed, I'll go check it out.
Wow, it just looks like one day they have just said 🤬 it and close the doors. Left everything there. Even though the cameras are technically ancient they are a museum piece or worth something surely. Drive in cinemas are coming back too especially with Covid 19. It makes sense really and less chance of infection. But still to enjoy a movie. Really good video Brent I enjoyed that one. Cheers
Im very tempted to go to one, there doesn't seem to be many over here. My dad tells me they were a big thing in the 70's but I've never seen or been to one before. If our lockdown ever lifts I may go to one. 👍
The good ol' days of 35mm films weighing up to 80lbs or so for each print(depending if it was 2,3 or the occasional 4 cans) . Actually worked in this industry on the distribution side for a while many moons ago, definitely would have seen these owner(s) every tuesday or wednesday when they would pick up and return their prints.
Back in college I worked with a guy whose uncle owned a house that backed up to a field. A company wanted to put a drive in in the field, but had to get the approval of the neighbors. My buddy’s uncle agreed under the condition they put a speaker from two of the screens in his kids treehouse. How cool would that have even.
Theres a place in town here that does its own drive in theatre with the big projector screen outside, etc, its not very often tho but cool when they do it. Ussually happens in the summer, obviously, cause its nice out..lol
Why isn't someting like this sold and repurposed, it's such a waste . Love your videos Brent thourly enjoy walking threw these abandoned places with you . I'm left with an Erie feeling with some of them wanting to know what happened to the people in some of the circumstances .Cant imagine what it's like for you being right there.,you can almost imagine the people talking and laughing it's so sad some of them. Do you do research to see what has happened in some of the situations. Again really enjoy your videos .Thanks so much for posting Dale
How sad they had to shut that place down. I tried to go to the drive in, and all the people were blowing cigarette smoke everywhere so me and my husband left. I used to love the drive in as a kid. I remember seeing twister(now my favorite movie) and grumpier old men together
thanks for posting this video....it a crying shame to see this drive inn go to the state it in wright now special with a fire that broke out or started inside by somebody ,,,, i been at it a few times when i was young and was going to see kung fu panda 2 with some friends but ate dinner late and so we didn't go ,,,,,,but not realizing that would be it last ....would like to see it come back to life but it would take a quite a lot of money to do so, somebody that a millionaire would help
In the projection booth I see two Strong model X-60-C xenon lamphouses (likely operating 4,000 watt xenon bulbs), a Century model "SA" 35mm projector head sitting on top of a Century optical soundhead. The platter system and makeup table is a Strong or Potts brand. In the snack bar I see both soda pop vending machines are still there and un-molested! Also, I see a "glass front" candy/chip vending machine with a portable radio on top. The portable radio was so patrons could still hear the movie soundtrack while they waited in line at the snack bar. Judging by the 3 toilets in the womens room and three urinals and one toilet in the men's room, this theater was likely built between 1955 and 1960. Outside, the screen is all metal construction and would be easy to repair and replace the missing/damaged panels. The picture area (the white portion you project onto) of the screen appears to be 40 feet high by about 94 feet wide (a pretty good size for a drive-in theater)
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Ehh...lol how old are you?. I thought drive ins were from the 50's tbh and you dont look that old... but hey let me know what age cream your using, its obviously working lol. Maybe i need a history lession🙁. and i deffinitly dont remember seeing drive ins in my time🙁, maybe i just wasnt looking for them tho..
Nikki I am 45, and grew up going to the drive in during the 80’s. We still have a drive in a little ways outside the city. Still go every summer. There are none left in the city, though.
It was located on your way into Wasaga beach...my cottage was on Deanlea beach....about 10 minutes away. I have been there at least 20 times as we would all meet there when a new movie was playing. 8 of us would get in the trunk of Chesters new yorker....ticket guy was like how many....2....lol....so much fun....drive home on the dark roads with headlamps off.....crazy but true.
I will never understand vandalism. Trashing someplace just because you can. Too bad they closed - could have made a fortune over the summer with covid.
Remember going out west evey summer and I met Teddy's parents had a drive in and used to go during the week ends there's had carbon arc projectors where they have to strike an arc and keep it going looking through the side door dark green window to watch the arc and the bowl shaped mirror in the back to reflect the light to the film I remember Ted telling me that the mirror itself was close to $ 1,000. back in the late '70's. But I have read and heard that the carbon arc was the brightest light compared to any bulbs they used to use them as search lights and on movie sets as well ... I really appreciate your video that projector looked like look like thay are newer bulb type projectors they don't look anything like the carbon arc projectors.. it really brings back memories... It would be nice to see it restored and opened again as a part of our history from the '50's to the '90's
They need to find the people that's doing the vandalism prosecute them and told the book at they need to do a movie on that it's really sickening for someone to go in and Tara place up they need to have their stuff tore up to maybe they'll stop
PLEASE - If you're ever here again, try to lock the place back up, before vandals do irreparable damage. As it stands, at the time this video was shot, this Drive-In is very much reopenable!!! Thank you!!!
Drive-ins were so much fun. I really miss those days good job btw
Carter TV They sure were! Thanks my friend!
Sad to see places like this just not in use anymore. I used to love going to the drive in when I was a kid . My first movie was Star Wars. I once snuck in behind where the projector were . The manager at one time let me stay and watch it with him . Brings back so many good childhood memories.
Yes love drive ins I still go in the summer months
What an awesome way to see Star Wars!
i think we all need go there and clean it up and fix it up
Thank you for exploring this abandoned Drive-In movie theater. Drive ins were such a big part of Americana (Canada too). Oh, the excitement of getting into your pajamas, hoping into the car, cheering when the driver got the right angle on the hill and the speaker would work! Then it would be off to the playground in front of the screen to play with other pajamad kids until the lights flashed. Then it was back to the car to cozy up in the back seat, turn up the very tinny speaker and settle in for the first blurry movie! Then, during intermission, you'd head to the food building to buy popcorn, or maybe a hot dog. Oh, along about the middle of the second feature you'd fall asleep and miraculously wake up being carried to bed. That was as a kid! The as a teenager. . . there would be a lot of foggy windows. Occasionally you'd get to see both movies. Then the trick was to turn your headlights when you hit the street! Thank you so much for those fun memories!! Looking forward to your next episode.
Grandma Carla Your welcome! Yes! so many fine memories going to the Drive-In. My parents would take us early to play at the park, kids all in their PJ’s. When I was a teen before we had our licence a group of us always walked to the drive-in with blankets, chairs and a radio. We usually took up at least 2 spots. Thank you for your comment and glad you enjoyed the show!
Good times going to the Drive in. Pajamas and all snuggled in watchin the movie
Yup and always falling asleep in the last movie 😂
Perfectly said. They were great times.🍁✨🌞
Hi Ryan. The smell of the popcorn, standing in line for a soda and adjusting the speaker brings back memories of the Drive-In movie theatre. Very nostalgic. Thank you for sharing a part of growing up. Much love and take care.
Ronna Kelly Thanks for watching Ronna. I really enjoyed this explore. Name is Brent 👍
Yikes! I said your name wrong again.
Ronna Kelly No worries Ronna!
I always can hear the song in my head.....”let’s all go to the loooobby”
So glad we still have a drive in near us....great memories that I am continuing with my kids.
I go every summer😁🍿
Loved the drive in. I seen so many good movies there when i was a little kid. Rocky 3,revenge of the nerds a few more. Awesome exploration. Hello from the US
Explore with The Terry Allan Channel Hello Terry! Thanks for watching and the sub. I appreciate the comment. Those are Some great movies! I just subscribe to your channel. Hello from Canada
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada very nice too meet you.its nice too see another explorer from another place. Wow the drive in though. Just so many memories there
Brings back wonderful memories! My grandma had one across the road from her place we use to sit in her yard and watch the movie.
Wow. Somehow i have a feeling that this place still has power coming in. I noticed that the electric meter is still attached on the building. Id try flipping on the breakers in the circuit box, and see what happens. Would love to see those projectors light up. Id then come at night, fire them up, and light up the screen bright white. I did just that a few yrs ago at an abandoned movie theater. Was fun. Had to make sure i did not flip on the breakers for the outside marques and signage. I am amazed how the power is still on in some of these places.
It caught fire and burnt down. It’s now demolished
I lived in Washington state where there is still a drive in movie theater it hit home when you said it cost a lot to replace the projectors!!! They spent a lot to replace them and almost shut down completely because they didn't think they would be able to afford to stay open! They are still open to this day and they are an amazing thing!!!
your not even from canada
Great explore! Being in the UK, I've only seen these on movies but my uncle was a projectionist for a now demolished cinema until he was old enough to work in a coal mine!. So it takes me back to him! Thank you.
Great photography! Thsnks for sharing!
What a shame, there are quite a few drive-ins, and old cinemas that have reinvented themselves, and will only play old films on the reels. There is one in Pennsylvania that "The Blob" was filmed at, lol, every Halloween, they play the movie, and have people run out of the theater screaming, it's hysterical! Ty for exploring this property :)
your not even from canada
@@kristinacountrybathbombs2050 who isn't from Canada?
This video brings back summer memories of my childhood. 🤓🥰 Thanks for the video really enjoyed this one. 😄
I love going to the drive in. I loved this one👍
Abandoned Urbex Canada 🤗
That’s really sad, I loved the drive-in movies! So much fun! Thanks Brent for the memories!
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Second time I've watched your abandoned Drive In Theater posts. I'm mildly surprised at the number of shut downs. Here in Dayton, Ohio, we still have quite a few drive ins operating, and it's fun to watch a movie in your car, just like I did when I was a teen ager back in the seventies.
A place of the past. Popular for all ages, especially teens and families. Cheap entertainment. Thanks!
Have always wanted to go to a drive in. Old one we had left here has been torn down and now is a mulch yard. Appreciate you bringing this place to us.
Cool video, those old Jet-spray drink machines are cool. Don't see them much anymore!
Thanks for the tour.
Remnants of a by gone era. Nice find.
Love the drive in, I still go every summer
Takes me back a few years enjoyed that video. Thanks for sharing
I grew up a 5min car ride from there in allenwood beach. Many good memories there.
Growing up we had 3 drive-ins within 10 or so miles of our house. Oh the excitement of getting PJs on because you were supposed to fall asleep! And getting in the car to go to the movies. Had my 1st taste of pizza at a drive-in! By the time teen years came, more indoor theaters around that had AC and no mosquitos! When we moved to VA in 79 there was a drive-in which got taken out by a tornado in mid 80s. There are still a couple left within an hours drive. Nah! Big screen tv is good!! Very interesting. Brought back memories. Think of the love that couple put into that place for all those years!!
Thanks for taking us with you. Take care and stay safe. ~~Deb from VA
I loved this place, I still go to the drive in every summer
Abandoned Urbex Canada It’s cooler up there ☺️Mosquitos?
Deborah Rogers mosquitos so bad you can’t be outside for longer than a minute or two. You have to drench yourself in bug spray, and even then you are eaten alive. Lol
Wow Brent. This is really neat to see. I have not been to a drive in. Thanks for showing me this. Take care.
I really miss drive ins!
terri lawson There are still some around get on google and find one in your area.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada closest one is 40 miles away
There are only 2 even remotely close. They may not be there now I don't know. Been down all summer from surgery
terri lawson Get better soon Terri wish you luck on your recovery. Thanks for watching
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada thank you very much!
When I first moved to this State of AZ. US 1976 there were about Drive Ins I believe the last one closed about 10 yrs ago. Thanks for the video
Your welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada I see I left out how many LOL 7
Wow, thanks for taking me back to my childhood. I’ve been too that drive-in many times when I was at the cottage. Double headers were the best.
Your welcome! I still go to the drive in just not this one 😂
Always loved the concession stand, intermission commercials, hot coffee, dancing hot dogs, buttered popcorn…
If this was close or in a city it would have met the redevelopment machine. Nice find use to run the projection at my uncle place back in the early 80s. Its now the paint shop for a Ford plant.
Ya this place was really cool 😁👍
Those soft drink vending units are quite expensive - I always wonder why they seem to never recover them.
Oh how FABULOUS!! Yet another trip down memory lane❤❤❤😂 I can never thank you enough dear Brent! Allowing this old grey haired lady who can't get around like she used to, tag along with you at an old drive-in theatre brings me such joy! Having grown up in northwestern Indiana, and lived half my life there, I watched many movies sitting in a car with the speaker hooked over the partially rolled up window. Of course, the drive in was fine & dandy as long as my daddy & mommy were in the car also😅. They weren't too pleased if my dates took me to one😂. Thanks for the memories!
There is still a drive-in movie theatre open near my Indiana home!!! Im going to see if my husband would drive me back over there this summer. (If there's a movie these days descent for us oldies to watch😢
Abandoned Drive Ins are a rare find...I used to go to the drive in quite often in Southern California when i was younger. Im 52.
You think with the new Pandemic and social distancing Drive Ins would make a comeback!!
We still have a few open and I go every summer. This one not so much 😁
Love to see this back in the day when packed with action. Lived in cottage country for some years (Dalrymple) but remember no drive-in in the area, wonder where this one was...🍁✨
Talked to an old projectionist years ago and he told me they used to "out of focus" once in a while for fun to see how many people would honk their horns and yell focus etc. Just a fun part of drive ins. I sure miss our "Starlite" theater here in Minnesota.
Miss the days of drive in movies so many good things gone
Huge shoutout to the Auburn-Garrett Drive in thats been open since 1950.
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Those cameras honestly need to be put in a museum
Kids just burnt down the place 😞
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada there are still three
I honestly have a huge fascination with drive in theaters
It’s a shame that most of them are left to rot and abandoned
I like the novelty of watching a double feature at night outside
That's a cool find!!!! We still have a few drive in's down here in the US but most are long gone!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Pat
Wow this place is insane.
Slacking Packing Yes it sure was I’m glad I had a chance to explore it. Thanks for watching!
Love it.
I just stumbled upon your video and immediately liked and subbed.
I know of 2 drive inns here in Virginia that's in business.
One is the Hulls drive inn and the other is called the Starlight.
I know of one abandoned one just outside.
Hey Nick, thanks for watching and subscribing. I still go to drive ins every summer. But they are all slowly shutting down.
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Yes and that's really sad part of my childhood is dying.
I forgot about another drive inn in Richmond Virginia, that closed years ago and now it's being used as a flea market.
The Bellwood drive inn.
Now it's the Bellwood flea market.
Yes sad, one day they will all be gone.
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada
Yes, it's really sad. Just like the Kmarts going out of business.
That was my first job and I loved it.
The managers and supervisors were cool and friendly.
Long before greedy Wal-Mart came to town
We were closed holidays and closed opened like 9 am to 9 pm something like that.
I was probably 16 and worked after school not a care in the world and going to the drive inn with my friends or family.
My first date at the drive inn.
Nice explore! I recently explored a similar spot in the states. Unfortunately it didn’t have nearly as much, only a large screen and lots of overgrowth
Go Trespassing Thanks Kevin! And thank you for subscribing.
I miss drive ins. Bet your glad you don't have to carry around those camera's. Wowsers. Thanks Brent
Nice place at one time
We don't have such places here in the UK, so always interested in your videos. Why do people have to trash places, and spray paint is beyond me.Great filming , subscribed, thank you .
Hey thank you!
That's the biggest concession building I've ever seen! Great video Brent, many thanks! The last drive-in I went to was in Waco, TX, when I was in college. I wish I could remember the movie I saw. I lived in Atlanta, GA in 1989, and they had 2 drive-ins. Unfortunately, I never made the time to go to either while I was there. I'm now off to test my Google-fu and see if there is a site devoted to drive-in theaters, and how many remain open today.
Your welcome! I still go to drive ins in my area every summer. Only a few are still open
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Excellent! It's better to have 1 than none. There is a drive-in here in Austin, but it's small. It'll accommodate 50 cars, plus a walk-in crowd. When the global madness ends, and I can find a way to not be unemployed, I'll go check it out.
People can just be so icky that safe was a heirloom antique of a time past SAD
Wow, it just looks like one day they have just said 🤬 it and close the doors. Left everything there. Even though the cameras are technically ancient they are a museum piece or worth something surely.
Drive in cinemas are coming back too especially with Covid 19. It makes sense really and less chance of infection. But still to enjoy a movie.
Really good video Brent I enjoyed that one. Cheers
Just to watch it I wish I had driven to there 😂👍
I still go to drive ins during the summer 😁👍
Im very tempted to go to one, there doesn't seem to be many over here. My dad tells me they were a big thing in the 70's but I've never seen or been to one before. If our lockdown ever lifts I may go to one. 👍
The good ol' days of 35mm films weighing up to 80lbs or so for each print(depending if it was 2,3 or the occasional 4 cans) . Actually worked in this industry on the distribution side for a while many moons ago, definitely would have seen these owner(s) every tuesday or wednesday when they would pick up and return their prints.
i think we all need to go there and clean it up and fix it up
Back in college I worked with a guy whose uncle owned a house that backed up to a field. A company wanted to put a drive in in the field, but had to get the approval of the neighbors. My buddy’s uncle agreed under the condition they put a speaker from two of the screens in his kids treehouse. How cool would that have even.
Awesome!
Theres a place in town here that does its own drive in theatre with the big projector screen outside, etc, its not very often tho but cool when they do it. Ussually happens in the summer, obviously, cause its nice out..lol
Yes I have seen towns do this it’s pretty nice 😁👍
if you had the moey you could have that up and running in no time the concessions stand is in great shape
Why isn't someting like this sold and repurposed, it's such a waste . Love your videos Brent thourly enjoy walking threw these abandoned places with you . I'm left with an Erie feeling with some of them wanting to know what happened to the people in some of the circumstances .Cant imagine what it's like for you being right there.,you can almost imagine the people talking and laughing it's so sad some of them. Do you do research to see what has happened in some of the situations. Again really enjoy your videos .Thanks so much for posting Dale
Hey thanks Dale glad you enjoyed it. This place is now sold so maybe they will re open it one day
How sad they had to shut that place down. I tried to go to the drive in, and all the people were blowing cigarette smoke everywhere so me and my husband left. I used to love the drive in as a kid. I remember seeing twister(now my favorite movie) and grumpier old men together
Twister is is good movie but doesn’t a tornado rip through the drive in? 😂
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada yea it does hah
thanks for posting this video....it a crying shame to see this drive inn go to the state it in wright now special with a fire that broke out or started inside by somebody ,,,, i been at it a few times when i was young and was going to see kung fu panda 2 with some friends but ate dinner late and so we didn't go ,,,,,,but not realizing that would be it last ....would like to see it come back to life but it would take a quite a lot of money to do so, somebody that a millionaire would help
The Retro Decade Revival Project will get Drive-In Theatres like this restored to working order.
Watched. Spaghetti western. At drive in. Alberta. Ate my popcorn !!
when i was a kid my family would take me here, so sad to see how it looks now..
I heard it caught fire
In the projection booth I see two Strong model X-60-C xenon lamphouses (likely operating 4,000 watt xenon bulbs), a Century model "SA" 35mm projector head sitting on top of a Century optical soundhead. The platter system and makeup table is a Strong or Potts brand. In the snack bar I see both soda pop vending machines are still there and un-molested! Also, I see a "glass front" candy/chip vending machine with a portable radio on top. The portable radio was so patrons could still hear the movie soundtrack while they waited in line at the snack bar. Judging by the 3 toilets in the womens room and three urinals and one toilet in the men's room, this theater was likely built between 1955 and 1960. Outside, the screen is all metal construction and would be easy to repair and replace the missing/damaged panels. The picture area (the white portion you project onto) of the screen appears to be 40 feet high by about 94 feet wide (a pretty good size for a drive-in theater)
they why dont you fix it up
Hmmm... now I'm craving a hotdog with lots of mustard...
Its down my street. The property sold last year... Next day the building burned. Strange how that happens.
Happens all the time, costs a lot demolish a building
I'm surprised the pop machines are still there. I would have thought the vendors want them returned, theyre not making money at an abandoned drive in
Wow they left everything in that one eh!
Can I guess where that drive in was ? I know there is one somewhere out of Lindsay Ontario that is abandoned
So sad.
Good old days when ma & pa packed the car and shuck us kids in for a good ole drive in movie.
Good times back then
Yes did that a lot when I was a kid. I still go the the drive in 😁
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Awesome
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada Ehh...lol how old are you?. I thought drive ins were from the 50's tbh and you dont look that old... but hey let me know what age cream your using, its obviously working lol.
Maybe i need a history lession🙁.
and i deffinitly dont remember seeing drive ins in my time🙁, maybe i just wasnt looking for them tho..
Nikki I am 45, and grew up going to the drive in during the 80’s. We still have a drive in a little ways outside the city. Still go every summer. There are none left in the city, though.
The poster.. Love Happens (2009 film)
I'm really surprised the "Coke" machines were left, with Coke not returning to get them..
Anyone know the camera he uses in this? Great film!
GoPro hero 5 but now I use a Panasonic Lumex g85 4K
Yep, sometimes progress just ruins the fun
I can't understand why they fell from favour. They were an essential part of my teens in the early 70s
great video! Is this drive in still abandoned?
Yes
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada they should reopen it due to covid
Burnt down a few months 😞
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada then rebuild it
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada it is still standing till this day
That looks like the old 400 drive in
can you share the location and details of the owner i would love to visit it
I’m sorry I don’t post addresses and I don’t know the owner here
It was located on your way into Wasaga beach...my cottage was on Deanlea beach....about 10 minutes away. I have been there at least 20 times as we would all meet there when a new movie was playing. 8 of us would get in the trunk of Chesters new yorker....ticket guy was like how many....2....lol....so much fun....drive home on the dark roads with headlamps off.....crazy but true.
Too bad they never kept it up and running...this summer will be the summer for Drive-ins
why dont you go fix it up then
come fix it up them
@@kristinacountrybathbombs2050 if I had the money I would most likely do it...that is if I could acquire the property
I've always wondered is it human natured to destroy
what others have built ? I would like to know.
7:41 OMG, I forgot about Nestea!
i just went there like 2 weeks ago and it caught on fire but it was pretty cool in there still but the projectors are all burnt
Oh that’s too bad, hate when losers burn down abandoned places
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada yes me too , it ruins the experience tbh but im glad it wasnt fully burnt down and i was still able to explore
some one need to fix it up
Vandals are angry losers
The salvage of all the metal would bring in some money.
These places wouldn't have to close down if they would just make movies in both formats digital and other way
I wonder what this place looks like 5 years later....
Where is this...looks like the one i worked at as a kid.
Near Barrie 😁
@@AbandonedUrbexCanada yup been there. I remember so well
If they were making money I'm surprised that they could have gotten a bank loan for the digital projector and paid it back.
Updat this place was set on fire in the building nothing left inside its a shame
Yes I heard this 😞
Yes Right
Why is it abandoned, and why hasn't anybody rescued it?
People stopped going so they closed it down
they need to fix it up
I will never understand vandalism. Trashing someplace just because you can. Too bad they closed - could have made a fortune over the summer with covid.
Miss drive inns I'm surprised no one came for those coke machines
Looks like there was a fire there.
yes but some one need to fix it up
Remember going out west evey summer and I met Teddy's parents had a drive in and used to go during the week ends there's had carbon arc projectors where they have to strike an arc and keep it going looking through the side door dark green window to watch the arc and the bowl shaped mirror in the back to reflect the light to the film I remember Ted telling me that the mirror itself was close to $ 1,000. back in the late '70's. But I have read and heard that the carbon arc was the brightest light compared to any bulbs they used to use them as search lights and on movie sets as well ...
I really appreciate your video that projector looked like look like thay are newer bulb type projectors they don't look anything like the carbon arc projectors.. it really brings back memories... It would be nice to see it restored and opened again as a part of our history from the '50's to the '90's
They need to find the people that's doing the vandalism prosecute them and told the book at they need to do a movie on that it's really sickening for someone to go in and Tara place up they need to have their stuff tore up to maybe they'll stop
They didn't really think there was money in safe did they ?? Do me a favour. !!!!!
Wat Wer Those Flexible tubes Connected To The Top Of The Movie Projectors...!!!!
15 minutes from where I live
Did you ever watch a movie here? 😁
Nope, only at the one in Midland which just recently closed its doors as well
@@trishparadis6538 save the midland driver in group on facebook
@@trishparadis6538 my family own that ` 1
Once again NEW fancy technology ruined this place cus of the projector upgrades./ hope you are all happy gen z
they just took this place down
I would like to visit your finds, can you send me addresses. thanks
Sorry I don’t post addresses of the places I explore
I'm going to tell on you for going into the girls bathroom lol.
😂🤫
PLEASE - If you're ever here again, try to lock the place back up, before vandals do irreparable damage. As it stands, at the time this video was shot, this Drive-In is very much reopenable!!! Thank you!!!
Sorry but it has been demolished