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
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.
Apache
Drive-in Marquee (Demolished)
Tucson, AZ Photo and info courtesy George Cohn
Apache
Drive-in (Demolished)
Tucson, AZ Photo and info courtesy George Cohn
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.
Parker
Drive-in Theatre (Closed)
Parker, AZ Photo courtesy Rob Svirskas
Close-up
of the screen tower (Closed)
Parker, AZ Photo courtesy Rob Svirskas
The remains
of the projection booth (Closed)
Parker, AZ Photo courtesy Rob Svirskas
The entrance
in (Closed)
Parker, AZ Photo courtesy Rob Svirskas