Ahh fantastic memories. Just outside the Drive in was the "original Hot Dog Charlies". Tiny little "Hembold" hot dogs made famous by a "still in existance" called interestingly enough Famous Lunch in Troy NY.

For 20.00 you could take a family of 6 people, get dinner at 6-8pm and get into the drive in to see such films as Tammy and the Doctor with the very young, very sexy Debbie Reynolds.

These days I would not trade for all the gold in the world.

Best,

Rtist!

That drive in didn't close in 1965. It was open through the early 80s because I remember seeing movies there while I was in high school. The photo is also incorrect. That photo is the Two Guys department Store and Albany Public Market which is across the street

The drive in was at 590 Broadway and the site is now occupied by a Fed Ex Terminal. 431 Broadway is where the Two Guys department store. I lived across the street from Two Guys.

Comments # 2 and 3, you are thinking of the Tri-City twin drive in.
The Menands Drive in was located where Two Guys used to be.
When I was young, my Mom and Dad took me to the Menands Drive in back in the mid-'50's. I also remember the Midget race track behind the drive in, as a race was going on while we watched the movie!
I, too, also attended the Tri-City Twin when it was open, and yes, it did close in the '80's.

I have since talked to some older (and wiser) relatives who confirm what you are saying and I stand corrected.