Apache Drive-in Theatre (Closed)
Globe, AZ
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Apache Drive-in Theatre of Globe, Arizona is an example of the recent fate of drive-in theaters throughout the country. Seemingly in decent shape, weeds on lot notwithstanding, the Apache sports its proud single-screen right next to the major highway.

UPDATE 07/13 : This (2013) is the last season for the Apache Drive-in. They plan to close the drive-in around Labor Day weekend, as they don't want to or plan to go digital. Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 07-13

UPDATE 10/13 : Here's the update for the Apache Drive In in Globe. The final weekend for the drive-in is Sept. 27 and 28th. they are planning a farewell party at the drive-in theatre on Saturday night. and playing American Graffiti for the last show forever. Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 10-13

For more, see Roadside Peek's Lost Treasures Feature on the Apache Drive-in Theatre.

The Apache Drive-in Theatre was one of the last of the many Tucson Drive-ins to close down. Starting off as a single-screener, it was made into a triple in 1977. One of the screens was then torn down in 1991 and the drive-in itself closed in 1994. The property now belongs to the sheriffs department and they recently built a huge records center on the former Apache site off of Benson Highway. Many thanks to George Cohn for photos and info.

Here are some shots of the Parker Drive-in Theatre in Parker, Arizona. The drive-in itself appears to have been closed down for quite some time. Check out the missing pieces on the screen tower and the slab that used to be the projection booth.