How Would You Like To Buy A Drive-In Theater?
Nothing brings back a memory like going to a Drive-In Theater. There is a th feeling of returning to a simpler era and enjoying a movie on the big screen. Thanks to Netflix and cable downloads, drive-ins are vanishing around the country. In the last report, there were less than ten left in the State of Michigan.
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For Sale: One Drive-in In Movie Theater The Cherry Bowl
For Sale: The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Movie Theater
Would you like to own a piece of history?
Nestled in Northern Michigan, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre is a testament to the golden era of drive-in cinemas. With nearly seven decades of delivering movies, memories, and family fun, this iconic venue is on the market. Century 21’s listing states, “Opened in 1953, this retro-themed theater invites you on a nostalgic journey.” A short 40-minute drive from Traverse City, it’s a unique opportunity to step back in time.
A Glimpse into the Cherry Bowl’s Past
The theater lit up the night on July 4, 1953, premiering “The Greatest Show on Earth” with James Stewart and “Bride of the Gorilla” with Barbara Payton. The sprawling 10-acre site accommodates 275 cars and features amenities like a mini-golf course, playground, pole barn for storage and office space, and a diner-style concession stand framed by vintage cars alongside iconic chicken and cow statues. The latest modernization in 2014 updated the projector system, ensuring the Cherry Bowl remains a beacon of nostalgia equipped for modern audiences.
What Drive-Ins Are Left In Michigan?
If you’re looking for the perfect road trip idea, you can’t beat a trip to a drive-in theater. Right in the comfort of your car, you can watch great movies with your favorite snacks and have a great time. Here’s a list of drive-ins, a gas tank of two drives in Michigan
- Capri Drive-In Coldwater Michigan
- 5 Mile Movie Theater in Dowagiac
- The Getty Drive-In Muskegon
- Ford Drive-In Dearborn
- Memory Lane in Monroe
- The Highway in Carsonville
- USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth
Memories Of The Gratiot Drive-In
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The Gratiot Drive-In Theater Roseville, Michigan
It opened in 1948 on the corner of Gratiot Avenue and Masonic Boulevard in Roseville, Michigan. The back of the movie screen was a 60-foot three-tiered waterfall and a hot pink neon sign that read ” Gratiot” and, in neon green, “Drive-In.” In 1948, it held the record for the most giant free-standing drive-in movie screen. Talk about the size! Over 1,000 cars on 22 acres could fit inside to watch a movie.
I remember most of the movies were second-run films. What fun we had on summer nights when they would show Dusk to Dawn horror films… one after the other. Dawn of the Dead is one of my favorites. In the ’60s and ’70s, drive-ins were all the rage. It was THE thing to do on the weekend for adults and teenagers. Kids loved the cartoons from Walt Disney shown before the preview trailers of upcoming flicks.