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The Capri Drive-In Theater sits on approximately 16 acres of land. The theater complex includes two screen towers (one original, one added in 1986), the concession stand and projection building, the parking area and driveway system, a fence, ticket booth and canopy, backstop and light screen. It also
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and leased the theater to William Clarke. In 1980 Tom and John Jr. resumed operation of the theater. In 1986 a second screen was installed; over time both the sound and video operations were improved. As of 2023, the theater is still in operation and run by the Magocs family.
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In the 1950s and 60s, the Chicago Road was a major thoroughfare. Seeing an opportunity, in 1963 John and Mary Magocs (owners of a
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includes lighting and signage, including the main entrance sign, reconstructed in 2001.
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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Capri Drive-In Theater
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National Register of Historic Places in Branch County, Michigan
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Capri Drive-In Theater is located in Michigan
Capri Drive-In Theater is located in the United States
Batavia Township, Michigan
41°56′2″N 85°3′38″W / 41.93389°N 85.06056°W / 41.93389; -85.06056
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drive-in theater
Batavia Township, Michigan
Coldwater
National Register
Detroit
Trenton, Michigan
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