Galaxy Drive-In Theater, Ennis, TX 75119 - Image Galery

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Added: 4/29/2004

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Added: 4/29/2004

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Screen #1

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Screens #2 & #3. You can also see the projection booth in the field.

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Added: 4/29/2004

All 3 Screens are visible in this shot.

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Added: 4/29/2004

Marquee not completed at this time (March 2004) in this photo. Screen #1 is to the right.

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Added: 4/29/2004

Another shot of All 3 Screens. A real nice looking Theatre in the Making.!!

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Added: 4/29/2004

Here is an UpDated picture of the Marquee for The Galaxy Drive In..

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Added: 7/13/2004

This is the Screen closest to I-45. Marquee is in the background.

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Added: 7/13/2004

This is another look at the screen to the right of the ticket booths as you come in. It's now called Screen 1.

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Added: 9/4/2007

concession building

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Added: 9/4/2007

Here's a view of what is now Screen 3 from the back of the Screen 2 lot.

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Added: 9/4/2007

These are cows grazing in a field that borders the back of the drive-in property.

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Added: 9/4/2007

Here's a look at Screens 1 and 4 from the back of the drive-in property.

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another angle of the concession building

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Here's yet another view of the concession building.

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concession stand

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concession stand

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concession stand

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Added: 7/14/2004

the marquee at night

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Added: 9/4/2007

This is the movie "Failure to Launch."

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Added: 9/4/2007

At the end of the evening, owner Martin Murray removes some previews from the platter for what would now be Screen 3.

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Added: 9/4/2007

"Grand Opening" night patrons line up outside Texas' newest theatre- The Galaxy.

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Added: 12/16/2004

"Grand Opening" night marquee from the Galaxy Drive In Theatre

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Added: 12/16/2004

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Added: 7/14/2004

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Building the Concession Stand.!! More progress has been made. Ticket Booth Up-front....

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Added: 8/17/2004

Inside the Concession Stand of the Galaxy Drive In.

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Added: 9/18/2004

Another Angle (Or opposite side) of inside the Concession Stand of the Galaxy Drive In.

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Added: 9/18/2004

Outside shot of the Concession Stand of the Galaxy Drive In. More work to be done, BUT closer to opening.! POSSIBLY, If all goes to plan, Sometime in October.....

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Added: 9/18/2004

Grand Opening: December 17, 2004!

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Added: 12/12/2004

The GRAND OPENING of the Galaxy Drive In. This was shot from the Bridge just South of the Drive In. Drive In Fans are in line to get in on the First Nite of Business. Congradulations Galaxy Drive In.!!

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Added: 12/16/2004

Shot from the opposite side of I-45 on GRAND OPENING Nite. You can see Screens #1 (Left) and #2 (Right), and the Marquee.

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Added: 12/16/2004

The Marquee and the line of cars waiting to enter. Better get there a little early. There's a New Theatre in town. And its' called the Galaxy Drive In Theatre.

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Added: 12/16/2004

The #1 Screen & the projection Booth for both #1 & #2 screens. The projection light from the booth is aimed at the #2 screen. The projection booth serves both #1 & #2 screens. This is from the movie "The Polar Express"..

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Added: 12/16/2004

The #2 Screen. The Movie showing is None other than "SpongeBob". (Obvious huh?) A crystal clear picture.! And excellent sound as well.! The Red Lights is a "Walk-way" thru the middle of the lot.

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Added: 12/16/2004

Screen #3. Also, you see the Projection booth and Ticket Booth..

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The Front of the Concessions Stand.

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Added: 12/16/2004

Inside the Concessions Stand. Doing Great Business. Great Prices!! Hamburgers, Nachos, Fries, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy and Soft Drinks! What more could you ask for.! And of course, Plenty of Popcorn!! Melted Butter if You like..

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Added: 12/16/2004

Another shot of Screen #1. The Movie "Polar Express" is showing.. The Red Lighting is for the "Walk-way" thru the middle of the lot. Screen #2 has one as well...

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Another shot of Screen #2. The Movie "SpongeBob" is showing..

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Added: 12/16/2004

Cars line up at the entrance on New Year's night.

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Added: 1/1/2005

Screen one before showtime.

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Added: 1/1/2005

Screen One before showtime.

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Added: 1/1/2005

Patrons line up at the snack bar before showtime.

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Added: 1/1/2005

Entrance and Marquee. Screen #1 is in the Far (Left) Background. Back of Screen #3 is to the Right.. Along with the Ticket Booth, Projection Booth for Screen #3, and Snack Bar..

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Added: 1/15/2005

Ticket Booth

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Screen #1 and Projection Booth for Both Screens #1 & #2....

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Screen #2

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Screen #3 & Projection Booth

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The NEW Ticket Booth being Built. Two Booths To Help handle those Busy Weekends.! Come on Down to the Galaxy Drive In. 2 Movies for 1 Price.!!

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Added: 3/22/2005

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Added: 7/8/2005

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The start of the Movie 'American Graffiti'. Quite a few Hot Rods came out to see the 32 year old Movie. A few car clubs came out as well. Had a Real Good Turn out.!

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Added: 7/22/2005

A Mustang club was here to See American Graffiti..

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Added: 7/22/2005

John Milners' Coupe?? Naw, but it was a close liking..

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Some more of the Hot Rods showing up to See 'American Graffifi'..

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From American Graffiti. MELS Drive In. A Sad note, Soon After the completion of the Movie, MELS was Demolished..

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Added: 7/22/2005

Falfa And Milner on the Blvd. Testing each others patience...
American Graffiti

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Added: 7/22/2005

Milner and His little Yellow Coupe...
American Graffiti

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Added: 7/22/2005

One of the Greatest DJ's of them all.!
WOLFMAN JACK
From The Movie..American Graffiti..

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Added: 7/22/2005

Toad, Curt, and Steven and his 1958 Impala. Notice the '58 Impala on the left and the Little Yellow Coupe on the Right.
From the Movie..American Graffiti..

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Added: 7/22/2005

The "Blonde" in the 56 T-Bird.

From the Movie..American Graffiti..

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The Ending..

From The Movie..American Graffiti..

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Added: 7/22/2005

marquee

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Added: 8/5/2005

ticket booths at entrance

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Added: 8/5/2005

concessions building

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Added: 8/5/2005

Owner Martin Murray says he has the best drive-in marquee in the country, and he might be right. As you can see in this picture, it's so big, there's room to park a car in it.

Credit: Jeff Edling

Added: 9/15/2005

concessions building

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Added: 8/5/2005

marquee at sundown with screen in background

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Added: 8/5/2005

This is the entrance from across the access road that runs along Interstate 45.

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Added: 9/15/2005

ticket booths with screen 2 in the background

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Added: 9/15/2005

This is the screen 3 projection booth. They can run off reels and make changeovers with this duel-projector setup if they need to. The platter is being used in the photo.

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Added: 9/15/2005

screen 1 lot on a Friday night

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screen 2 field

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Added: 9/15/2005

This the screen 3 field taken from the concession building. It's the one closest to the entrance. The projection booth is to the right.

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Added: 9/15/2005

In this photo, they were in the process of adding about 4 rows to the back of the screen 1 field. With the addition, screen 1 would have the biggest capacity.

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Added: 9/15/2005

concession building

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This is the projection booth for screen 2 on the left and screen 1 on the right.

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This is a side view of the concession building with screen 3 in the background.

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concession stand

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concession stand

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concession stand

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cars lining up at the ticket booth on a Friday night

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This photo was taken near the entrance. It gives you an idea of how long the driveway is going up to the ticket booth.

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Added: 9/15/2005

Owner Martin Murray has gone out of his way to install in-car speakers on all 3 of his fields. This is my rental car. When it got dark, someone walked into the cord, so I hung up the speaker. I used the radio sound which was excellent.

Credit: Jeff Edling

Added: 9/15/2005

As I was leaving, I got this nighttime photo of the marquee.

Credit: Jeff Edling

Added: 9/15/2005

The newest Addition!! The 4th screen, on the left, is up and going. Painting at the bottom of the screen was completed shortly after this picture was taken.
Randy

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Added: 12/27/2005

The Marquee, right, and the NEWEST Addition, SCREEN #4 on the left.
Randy

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Added: 12/27/2005

A Night Shot of the Completed Screen #4. Its a bit to dark to tell, but the bottom has been Finished...

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Added: 12/27/2005

How about a Funnel Cake? WOW! This Drive In has it all! Shrek 3 on 2 Screens! BIG Crowd!! Come on Down. Open 7 Days A Week.

Credit: Randy A. Carlisle -- Preserving Americas History Thru Photograph

Added: 5/20/2007

Some of the Regulars in the White Dodge Truck, coming to the Drive In! Great bunch of Folks! They KNOW Where to go for Great Movie Entertainment.

Credit: Randy A. Carlisle -- Preserving Americas History Thru Photograph

Added: 5/20/2007

The 4th Screen at the Galaxy Drive In Theatre!

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Added: 5/20/2007

MORE Goodies at the Concessions Stand too! They've also added More Concessions Stands to the Drive In. To get you in & Out Faster than Before. Better Get Here EARLY!!

Credit: Randy A. Carlisle -- Preserving Americas History Thru Photograph

Added: 5/20/2007

Screen #2 Field. Getting Fuller By the Minute! Taken At Sunset.

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Added: 5/20/2007

Just a -NORMAL- Saturday Evening! ALL 4 Lines out to the Service Road!! AND! Down the Service Road Too! Get Here Early for a Good Spot! randycarlisle@tx.rr.com

Credit: Randy A. Carlisle -- Preserving Americas History Thru Photograph

Added: 5/20/2007

These are the ticket booths and the new screen 4.

Credit: Jeff Edling

Added: 9/4/2007

Owner Martin Murray wanted to have the best marquee in the country, and he may have succeeded.

Credit: Jeff Edling

Added: 9/4/2007

Here's a shot looking down the entrance driveway with the sun in your eyes.

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Added: 9/4/2007

This is the screen to the right of the tickets booths as you enter. At the time this photo was taken, it was called Screen 3 but was later changed to Screen 1.

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Added: 9/4/2007

Here's a look at the new Screen 4 next to the ticket booths.

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Added: 9/4/2007

Here's a closer look at the new Screen 4.

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Added: 9/4/2007

This is now Screen 3 but was still called Screen 1 when this photo was taken in 2006.

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Added: 9/4/2007

This is Screen 2.

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Added: 9/4/2007

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Back of the screen

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Paying at the tickey booth.

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Paying at the ticket booth.

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Paying at the ticket booth.

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Speakers

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Inside the concession stand

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Galaxy screen

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Added: 1/25/2010

Galaxy snack bar at sunset

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Added: 1/25/2010

Movie night.

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Added: 6/28/2013