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Re: DeAnza
From: William V. Sutherland Can't find the listing quickly but it states: "Great for retail developement" and goes on to list the demographics of the area. The reality of the situation is that unless
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #211 ·
Re: DeAnza
Could it be they were trying to make it attractive for purchase by another drive-in theatre owner or chain? Bill Sutherland Tucson
By William V. Sutherland <wvsaz@...> · #210 ·
Re: Anyone remember the "Giant Slide" or "Goofy Golf" on Alvernon?
Hey Carlos, I used to go to the mini golf with my Auntee. It was right behind that gas station that was Vickers across the side street frm the bowling alley. I have not thought of that in years makes
By Grown_ass_Folks@... · #209 ·
Re: DeAnza
Elizabeth wrote: You have to understand, the name of the company is the DeAnza LAND and Leisure Corp. They have no interest in running the drive-in long term. It's just a land-holding venture for them
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #208 ·
Re: Who or what was a Rubitom and Orange Julius?
During the mid '60's, Rubitom's was located on Speedway, just east of the university. At the time, they were just a record store. I used to buy 45's there all of the time. I think they were around 59
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #207 ·
Re: Who or what was a Rubitom and Orange Julius?
Cute story about Orange Julius from their website. A Sweet Idea Becomes A Classic True Story! In 1926 when Julius Freed wanted to open an orange juice stand in California, he asked his friend, Bill
By Cherlyn Strong <cnbstrong@...> · #206 ·
Re: Who or what was a Rubitom and Orange Julius?
Rubitom's is an appliance store on Nogales Highway. Tom Jones, owner, does TV/VCR Repair. The business opened in 1953. Orange Julius (now merged with Dairy Queen) serves that dreamy orange drink I
By Cherlyn Strong <cnbstrong@...> · #205 ·
Who or what was a Rubitom and Orange Julius?
Hi All, Just curious. I've heard people mention them, and recently noticed them in the 1966 Yellow Pages. Thanks, Carlos
By mistercopacetic · #204 ·
DeAnza
We went to the DeAnza tonight. While we were there, I was thinking about things they could do to increase profits. First I thought I or someone else might volunteer to make a website for them. A fan
By Bjay <groups@...> · #203 ·
Re: Digest Number 60
Yup, I vaguely remember it. I grew up around that area. It was located right next to the Cactus Bowl, on the lot where the 76 Gas station currently is located. I was a pretty small when it shut down.
By A. Aguilar <hope2recycle@...> · #202 ·
Re: Anyone remember the "Giant Slide" or "Goofy Golf" on Alvernon?
mistercopacetic wrote: Yep, 25 cents to slide down the thing on a burlap sack. I mention it in some of my notes on the Cactus DI. http://www.driveinmemories.com/drivein/cactus.htm George Cohn Tucson
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #201 ·
Anyone remember the "Giant Slide" or "Goofy Golf" on Alvernon?
Hi All, I was looking at the 1970 Yellow Pages, and noticed the Cactus "Giant Slide" 1550 S. Alvernon, and "Goofy Golf" at 1450 S. Alvernon. These were both before my time. Anyone go to these? Were
By mistercopacetic · #200 ·
Re: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Too cool! The DVD player allowed me to freeze and zoom in on street signs in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore". When Alice passes the "leaving New Mexico sign" in the movie, you can clearly see a
By Cherlyn Strong <cnbstrong@...> · #199 ·
Re: Church @ Drive-in Theater!!
Hi Gretchen, Our mutual friend recalls that these were early morning services, scheduled to feature the glorious sunrise. He also recalled similar services at a church near Sabino Canyon, complete
By mistercopacetic · #198 ·
Re: Question
From: Bjay We've had a number of fine candidates run in the past half dozen years. The problem is that money talks and the big business coalition throws enough money at it that they can start all
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #197 ·
Question
I don't want to start a political debate...just interested in your opinions. In my opinion, Mayor Walkup is very business-oriented and seems to put a priority on business development - regardless of
By Bjay <groups@...> · #196 ·
Re: Tucson Films...
Of those, Can't Buy Me Love, from the 80's, caught a lot of the streets. Much of it is obviously filmed on Speedway and the old neighborhood around El Con. It's is such a flashback to see Tucson High
By Bjay <groups@...> · #195 ·
Re: Church @ Drive-in Theater!!
Gretchen wrote: Long gone. See my website at http://www.driveinmemories.com However, there is a church on Park avenue that bought some of the speakers and poles and I believe they still do a "Drive-In
By George Cohn <gwcohn@...> · #194 ·
Church @ Drive-in Theater!!
I don't know if it's still in operation but the old 1964 Rodeo Drive- In was being used as a church. It was used as such for @ least 10 years. The church-goers used the old speakers. It was @ 5101 S.
By gretchenannjane · #193 ·
Re: Tucson Films...
<cnbstrong@p...> wrote: scenes in listed film it any Tucson "C.C. and Company" stinks! But there are scenes in the 22nd Street/Craycroft area that can't be anywhere BUT Tucson, so it's fun for that.
By Linda · #192 ·