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 hall.
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After it was closed as a drive-in, it was turned into a go-cart track. I know…..I went to both! I grew up in Warr Acres.
Wow its very nice
When I go to route 66 park, right before I go on the bridge, I can look back and see it
Any explanation for why the words 'Bag Lady' are stencile over the door?
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I grew up in War Acres and remember this place well. After it closed as a theater, it had a go cart track at the west end of the property, then it was home to a driving range, and I think a small church went in there for a short time, and also it was someones residence for a while as well.
I grew up in War Acres and remember this place well. After it closed as a theater, it had a go cart track at the west end of the property, then it was home to a driving range, and I think a small church went in there for a short time, and also it was someones residence for a while as well. I remember the Coronado theater as well. The first place I saw " It's a Mad Mad Mad World" and "Vanishing Point". Anyone remember the Coronado Shopping Center that was behind the theater? There was a radio station… Read more »
Anyone have pictures of the Coronado theater and or shopping mall? Also looking for Twilight beach and Twilight Gardens Drive-in.
I have pictures of Twilight Gardens when it was first laid out. My father was the man that landscaped and laid out the water/plants/lights when it opened. He did such a great job on it, his next project was the very large Southwestern Bell plan on Reno between Rockwell and Council.
I am trying to put together a history of the Coronado…any help would be apreciated.
The Drive-In at 10th and Overholser Dr. was called the Circle Drive-In. The one on Rt.66, just west of Council Rd. was called the Lake-Air Drive-In (not Lakeside). I worked at the Lake-Air in the early 60's. Lots of good memories.
Yes to the man who said there was a drive-in on the south side of Lake Overholser, about 10th and Lakeside Drive, east of the 10th Street bridge on the hill on the north. This, I believe, was also the location of Jesse Chisholm's store. It blew away in a tornado sometime in the 1920s, from what I think I remember. I think this one was called Lakeside Drive-In. i'll ask my brother. I went to the Coronado too. I got kicked out several times in one night, and we went there Sat. mornings, and when I got older, every… Read more »
It is posted No Trespassing and is gated with a padlock. I took pictures in February, through the fence. This was the first movie I ever went to. I was 17 years old, with my boyfriend, whom I married. A couple from my church were caretakers in the 1950's and lived on the property. There is a house east of the building up the drive, barely visible on the east side of the drive. The poplar trees on the west were the backdrop for the screen. The site is at Rt. 66 & Canal Rd, across from the old Rt.… Read more »
Is this in gang territory at all? Would it be ideal for a photoshoot or not?
This is right on the north side of 39th Expressway, West of Council Road. It is not even close to "gang territoty". It is a safe area, and I think it would be a great place to shoot pics.
I've always wanted to go to a drive thru, but most of them went out before I was born. I've only seen one once, it was an abondoned screen and a parking lot. The rest of it looked like it was destoryed. It was somewhere in Alabama. I haven't seen any here in OK.
the winchester drive in is still opperational…. not sure where its at exactly
Sw 70th and Western Ave.
admiral twin in Tulsa is alive and well.
Trying to find Pictures of the Coronado Theater. I went there when I was a child and then went there when I was in Jr High School. The Theater burnt down and was looking for pictures of the theater in the 50's and 60's
I remember going to the Coronado in about 63. Think Elizabeth Taylor was starring in Cleopatra. Seems it had a balcony and stairs.
been doing some memory lane surfing , found this
http://www.drive-ins.com/gallery/oktlake
as i remember there was another drive-in at the south end of overhosler lake
Wow, I grew up near this place and have always wanted to check it out. So glad to see someone has explored it! Thank you!
The new interior pictures are great as always. Thanks!
Were you not able to get into the building? There must have been some interesting things inside there.
hey dan, this is on a list of things to do. There is a fence halfway in and I never crossed the property line. I like to research places before going in to have an idea of dangers and also to be aware of the ownership. The pictures were taken while out scouting locations and we haven't made a trip back yet.
Prior to being a driving range, it was the Lakeside Drive-In.
Thats what we thought, but I couldn’t find any information on the location. on the back side of the building, you can see the projector windows on the top floor. I’ll see if I can dig up anything on the drive in.