Americans have always had a love for cars, so it was only a matter of time before someone combined this passion for cars with one of America’s past – movies. Origins A movie theater found in New Jersey by Richard Hollingshead. For a cover he used a sheet hung on some trees. He then takes […]
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Sonic drive-in has been feeding hungry customers for more than 50 years, and with approximately 3,300 restaurants in the United States, it has become an American pastime. While many patrons dine at Sonic for lunch or dinner, it’s also a hot spot for tons of cool dessert items. Featuring dozens of flavors, Sonic Slush is […]
Today, the drive-in theater is a thing of the past; they are scattered sparsely across the United States in nostalgic last-stab attempts at success and the novelty projects of millionaires. Out of the nearly 5000 theaters which swept across America in the 1950’s, less than one-tenth still stand in working condition today (Tompkins). But what […]
When people think of drive-ins, they usually think of Sonic. Sonic Drive-Ins are one of the few chain drive-ins that have been able to stand the test of time. But, it wasn’t always like this. There was a time when Sonic Drive-Ins almost failed. There was even a time when they weren’t called Sonic Drive-Ins. […]
Drive-in movie theaters were once a popular destination for people of all ages. Everyone loved the private-yet-public aspect of watching a movie in the comfort of their own car. Parents could let their children roam freely without bothering other movie-goers, and teens loved the chance to snuggle up without mom and dad around. In the […]
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Costa Mesa, located near the Pacific coast in south central Orange County, has had an interesting history. It was originally part of a land grant called Santiago Del Santa Ana, given by Spain to Jose Antonio Yorba. In 1880, settlers bought part of the land from the Yorba family and established the town of Fairview. […]