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Mooney Drive-in Theatre (Closed)
Visalia, CA
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The Mooney Drive-in Theatre of Visalia, California not only features a fantastic marquee, it's still open! Drop by on any summer evening and join the throng of cars entering the driveway. Or else say hello to "Mr. Mooney" on the marquee.

Update 12/06 : Below are more photos of the Mooney Drive-in prior to its closure on September 9, 2006 after being open since the late 1940's. The property is to be the future site of office buildings. The last two films shown at the Mooney were Grease and Viva Las Vegas.

Check out this YouTube video showing the last day of the Mooney. 12-06

Mooney marquee at dusk
Visalia, CA
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Mooney ready for business
Visalia, CA
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The drive-in screen
Visalia, CA
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Mooney ticket booth
Visalia, CA
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Mooney screen
Visalia, CA
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Snack bar and projection booth
Visalia, CA
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Hi-way Drive-in Theatre
Santa Maria, CA
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Travelers to Santa Maria will be happy to find that the Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre is still sporting its unique googie sign. An "open" open-air theatre, the Hi-Way appeared to be in great condition. The grounds were immaculate and the screen tower, marquee, and ticket booth well kept up.

(Far left) The screen tower

(Left) Nicely kept up ticket booth


101 Drive-in Theatre (Demolished)
Ventura, CA
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For the past few years, the 101 Drive-in operated seasonally because the city would not allow "swap meet only" business on the property.

Update : Many thanks to drive-in sleuth Warren Meyers for 101 drive-in comments and info above

Well, like many of its fellow ozoners, the 101 Drive-in Theatre in Ventura was demolished sometime in early August, 2001.

Update 09/01 : Many thanks to Jeff Babb for September update on the 101's fate. 09-01

 

 

 

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