The state of Rhode Island hosted one of the
first ten Drive-in theatres to be built in America:
The Providence Drive-in, which opened in July of 1937.

During the heydey of the outdoor cinema, there were
as many as 15 Drive-ins operating in the smallest
of the American states. Presently, only 1 remains:

North Smithfield (Providence County) Rhode Island Rustic Tri-View Drive-in Theatre:  401-769-7601 located on Route 146 - Eddie Dowling Highway, (midway between Providence & Woonsocket). Originally, a solo screen when it opened back in 1951. Two more screens were added in 1988 after the Drive-in was acquired by a new owner who also introduced AM & FM radio broadcasting of the movie audio. Open seasonally, April thru September, with a capacity for over 500 cars.

If you are aware of any Drive-in
that we seem to have missed, or
would like to contribute any
information to our efforts,
please use this envelope
to send a letter to us.

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