Riviera Drive-In

Riviera Drive-In

Sep 8, 2010

The Riviera Drive-In was once one of south Oklahoma City”s floruishing theatres boasting  a 700 car capacity. The Riviera Drive-In closed in 1999 after thunderstorm in which the screen was blown down. The fallen screen, ticket booth, speaker poles, projection booth, concession stand, and marquee all remained vacant and seemingly forgotten for...

Location Class: •Commercial
City: •Oklahoma City
Photographer:Billy!
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Tee Pee Drive-IN

Tee Pee Drive-IN

Sep 18, 2009

 Located along historic Route 66, The Teepee Drive-In was built on the outskirts of Tulsa in 1950 with a capacity of 400 cars. Over its 50 years it has passed through numerous owners. The current owner tried to make a go of it in 1998 and 1999 but didn’t succeed. It did not re-open for the 2000 season. The current owner is looking for a person to take...

Location Class: •Commercial
City: •Sapulpa
Photographer:Fiend
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Lakeaire Drive-In

Lakeaire Drive-In

May 10, 2009

In 1950, the Lakeside Golf Course just east of Lake Overholser, changed from golf course, to drive-in theater. Built and operated by R.E. and C.B. McFarland, Lakeaire  had a 600 car lot, a 60 foot screen, and a top-of-the-line projection system. The brothers also owned the Coronado Theater in Warr Acres, which was the first home to the towns city...

Location Class: •Commercial
City: •Bethany
Photographer:AbandonedOK Team
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