145 Comments for Hartford Drive-In

We had a old fashioned drive in just like this here in Cleveland and it closed and the next month it had been demolished. They didn't waste anytime at all getting rid of it. It was sad. We used to go there all the time when I was a kid.

it was a nice place when it was new like everything not any more we all must age sooner or later

I grew up in Newington CT, and have pictures of this place. where do i send them, or talk to?

Thanks Mott for an awesome but sad memory of the Magnificent Hartford Drive In ~~ as the back of he screen said WE WILL MISS YOU MR. B and we shall carry the memories of drive ins everywhere... with us forever.. an era forever gone

Wonder how much $$ I spent right there of course we were not paying for the people in the trunk of my 69 Chevy Impala

I agree Caroline The high school would have been a better choice

Did you know Mott that Dick Buzzell had been in the theater business since 1935, when he ran a vaudeville theater. And in case you hadn't noticed the goodbye Mr. B painted on the back of the screen. That was painted by the 5 remaining employees of which my sister was one :)

Yeah right across from McD's , Sadness when it closed ..grew up right down the road and lived there most weekends. Fortunately my children experienced it in all its glory before its closing , I can still remember the hot dogs and soda characters dancing across the screen begging you to go to the concession stand . Thx Mott for your pictures of a bye gone era

I remember that sign lit up now. IT was a sight to see. How convienent it was located near mcdonalds and the many area motels.

This picture saddens me in its expression of mortality of the things we see as new and modern. This is truly a superb shot and I too say:
Wallpaper

You can just kind of capture the once thought bliss of certain places Motts. I commend you.

Very shattered film noir nostalgic. Lovely.

I live only about 20 minutes from there. I used to go there ALL the time.

I work not too far from this old Drive in. Theres a similar one in Burrville, CT as well. You can still see the sign and the screen. Its not too overgrown either.

That is an amazing photograph. A book is an awesome idea.