Sundown Drive-in Theatre
Whittier, CA

Sundown Theatre, H.W. Bruen/ Pacific Theatres
1954 - 1999
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Yes, it's the Sundown Drive-in Theatre in Whittier, California. Come and see the latest movie flick in this single screen wonderland. Enjoy a glimpse of the googie screen tower, complete with the retro script lettering. And just take a moment to appreciate its grandeur.

The Sundown Drive-in opened in August 1954 as Hugh Bruen's Sundown Drive-in along Washington Blvd. The drive-in closed in September 1990 and was eventually torn down in 1999 after operating as a swap meet.

Yes, the screen even has googie like holes in its support. Alas, the Sundown met its fate with a construction crew in February of 1999 and is now showing first-run movies at the "big drive-in in the sky."

Say goodbye to the Sundown as its laid down to rest for good. The Sundown is now home to a Home Depot, with other stores such as Carl's Jr., Verizon Wireless, Flame Broiler, and Togo's located along the perimeter.

Sundown Screen close-up Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Screen tower down Photo by RoadsidePeek.com	Another view Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

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