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Drive-In Theater

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Entrance to outdoor drive-in theater. The billboard reads: "Mid City Outdoor." There is a white picket fence blocking the driveway. In the background are long, one-story buildings, perhaps a trailer park.

Creator:
Simon, Michael

Publication Information

Creator
Simon, Michael

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012BY3
Legacy ID
WHi 67276

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