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SPOTLIGHT FROM THE ROAD - THE MILES DRIVE-IN THEATRE

Sandusky Drive-in
Sandusky, OH
Photo courtesy Emily Steele

Sneak a peek at the Sandusky Drive-in Theatre screen tower that still stands tall after all these years.

Miles Drive-in
Cleveland, OH
Photo by Steve Felder

One of the "coolest" drive-ins in the Cleveland Metro area is the Miles Drive-in. The Miles stands out among the 4 within the region because of its great-looking screen. This theatre is believed to be virtually unchanged since it opened in the early 1950's.

Update 09/06 : The gorgeous art-deco Miles Drive-In in Cleveland has been torn down.  It stood dormant for years but was razed this past August.  This style of drive-in is the most sought-out, yet the rarest to find (let alone operating). Many thanks to Mark Hackett for update. 09-06

Update 01/07 : The Miles Drive-In in Cleveland, Ohio was located less than a mile from my house, and I got many chances to wander around there at various times of the year. This Drive-In had been closed for at least ten years but the place was like a time capsule, everything was still there as it was the day it closed. I am sad to say that she is no longer standing, the whole site was demolished this summer for redevelopment. . Many thanks to Michael Sawyer for update. 01-07

Here are more photos of the Miles Drive-in.

Skyview Drive-in
Belleville, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

An open-air theatre close to Route 66, the Skyview Drive-in Theatre sports a space age marquee. The Skyview still blasts off every evening, lighting the skies of Belleville, IL.

Skyview Drive-in Theatre
Belleville, IL
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Melody Drive-in
Springfield, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

How about another fantastic looking marquee in the Ohio area? The Melody Drive-In is still in business, offering its customers a look at a classic drive-in theater.

Lake Drive-in Theatre
Celina OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

In the mood for a relaxing drive-in movie while in the Celina, Ohio area? Stop by the Lake Drive-in. The Lake sports a great-looking marquee by the roadside. Also adding to the personality of this theatre are the red helmet-head lamps alongside the driveway.

Midway Drive-in Theatre
IN
Photo and info courtesy Steve Felder

Off of State Route 59 is the Midway Drive-In Theatre. This Ohio landmark still survives, possibly because of its proximity to Kent State University.

Belmont Auto Drive-in (Demolished)
Dayton OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Another fallen hero of the open-air theatre era, the Belmont Auto Theatre near Dayton, Ohio was recently torn down. Opening in 1947, the Belmont was the first in the area to offer sound to its guests in stereo. Unfortunately, like all good things that don't quite meet the test of time, the Belmont closed in 1997, much to the dismay of its fans.

Skyborn Theatre
Fairborn, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

In Fairborn, Ohio, adjacent to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is the Skyborn Drive-In. Although the sign say "closed", this drive-in is still open for business. Great colorful marquee!

Heath Drive-in (Closed)
Heath, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Off Route 79 in Heath, Ohio is a true abandoned theatre. The Heath Drive-In has been closed for at least 10 years, as estimated by one carbon-14 test. The screen is "nondescript and very weedy."

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