Vineland Drive-in Theater
before remodel Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Although not technically a "lost treasure" as this drive-in
is still operating as a theater and swap meet, the Vineland recently replaced
both its signature main screen tower and marquee.
Word is the screen tower became structurally unsafe, hence is replacement
back in October 2003. But why the marquee?
The good news is
this drive-in is still operating, though its the only one left open in
Los Angeles and Orange Counties as of April 2004. The bad news is this
treasure has been stripped of its character, now relegated to literally
just a shell of its old self.
The screen undergoing demo Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Vineland new marquee and tower Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here are a couple of shots of the Vineland as it stands as of April 2004.
Move your cursor over the photos to get an "after" vs. "before"
view of this drive-in. Check out the difference in size of the screen
tower when comparing the old to the new.
Many thanks to Sal Garcia for tip on marquee replacement.
Vineland Drive-in Theater
before remodel
Word is the screen tower became structurally unsafe, hence is replacement
back in October 2003. But why the marquee?
The good news is
this drive-in is still operating, though its the only one left open in
Los Angeles and Orange Counties as of April 2004. The bad news is this
treasure has been stripped of its character, now relegated to literally
just a shell of its old self. 
