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Spud History
 
   
 

 

 

 
 

Spud Drive-In Theater is one of the last American
drive-in theaters, and one heck of a roadside attraction.
It is most famous for Old Murphy, a 1946 Chevy cab-over truck that carries a 2 ton potato. Old Murphy sits in front
of the screen and has been photographed by travelers from
all over the world.  Of course, the always delicious Gladys' burger and family friendly films are also a local favorite.

The Spud was built in the spring of 1953
by Ace Wood and opened it's doors July 3rd, 1953.
It was a state-of-the-art facility back then, using mono-speakers that hung in the windows to broadcast the
audio and twin carbon ark real to real projectors.
Today, the audio is transmitted through FM stereo
and each car can tune in with great sound quality.
Some things have been updated at the drive-in,
but the spirit remains the same
.

For more than 55 years, the Spud Drive-in has
been a gathering spot for families and friends.
Let's meet under the stars with family
and friends for some making of great memories.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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