tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post8846366431682390570..comments2023-11-10T04:34:59.019-08:00Comments on LOL/OMG: Save the Cottage View Drive-Inl'étoile magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11750549729253099171noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-38406709202304910112010-11-19T16:58:38.625-08:002010-11-19T16:58:38.625-08:00I don't believe Mann actually owns the land. ...I don't believe Mann actually owns the land. I think it is something like Heridges who built it and still owns it.<br /><br />I'm guessing Mann will continue to run it as long as it makes them money. They lease it yearly.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about Wal-mart developing it. It doesn't have great highway access, probably not enough space either and the elevation would require a lot of work to develop it.<br /><br />Look at the Target - Cottage Grove is known as a dead spot for retail and if you notice Target and the other retailers really aren't spending money on their stores in that part of Cottage Grove.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-45794294431844814112010-07-17T08:35:48.715-07:002010-07-17T08:35:48.715-07:00we're almost over 12,000 members.we're almost over 12,000 members.- Thomas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17507480308175845965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-27823846212686858032010-06-28T06:46:31.930-07:002010-06-28T06:46:31.930-07:00This is a perfect example of something that is not...This is a perfect example of something that is not acknowleged til it's threaten to be gone. This is a wake up call for me to get out and enjoy this very unique experience before it is extinct. <br />I do believe many of us would pay a "surcharge" or a "tax" to save this species of movie going. I like the idea of creating additional uses of the drive-in such as, giving the project to the Cottage Grove High School business organization to submit plans to increase revenue for the space.<br />-stage for outdoor community concerts,community theater, children's summer programs<br />-use the concession area for birthday parties- add a some outdoor umbrellas and it could be a fun atmosphere that people would drive miles to.<br />Perhaps the large corporate businesses in Cottage Grove could see the benefit in supporting this unique icon. Not only could this new life for the Cottage View bring revenue to the area, I believe that people would honor that kind of support.<br />My first movie at the drive in was LOVE BUG,for my 9th birthday,with my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-39524168067804227452010-06-25T09:46:28.361-07:002010-06-25T09:46:28.361-07:00...we're past 9,000 now......we're past 9,000 now...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365931065636023348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-78812325161617296362010-06-22T00:03:59.789-07:002010-06-22T00:03:59.789-07:00Of the 8000 people on facebook who like this post,...Of the 8000 people on facebook who like this post, one must have a contact with Mann's find out what they would sell it for and create (if one isn't already there) and fund a community foundation for the Cottage Grove Area. If there are endowments made the cash could be there to not only run, but renovate the place. Mann's is only interested in profitability, if the price is right, they would sell to Wall Mart, the City, or a Foundation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-33270366103806543812010-06-19T18:26:57.022-07:002010-06-19T18:26:57.022-07:00I LOVE this drive-in!! I don't want to see it ...I LOVE this drive-in!! I don't want to see it go either. But, ya know, it probably doesn't matter what anyone does, or how much we pay or even if some millionaire donated a few million to fix it up. Mann theaters probably aren't interestd in fixing it up, they'd make more money of selling the land for a Wlmart or something. GREEDY corporate world!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-66549955938295630332010-06-19T15:12:37.447-07:002010-06-19T15:12:37.447-07:00We need to save itWe need to save itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-87864044671324728272010-06-19T08:35:13.202-07:002010-06-19T08:35:13.202-07:00I would gladly pay $3 extra dollars to help save C...I would gladly pay $3 extra dollars to help save Cottage View Drive in. Please don't shut it down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-7624828697766254602010-06-19T06:53:04.916-07:002010-06-19T06:53:04.916-07:00WOW! Thanks for the write-up!WOW! Thanks for the write-up!- Thomas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17507480308175845965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071289436443241157.post-7877514057869437382010-06-19T06:41:37.615-07:002010-06-19T06:41:37.615-07:00Like we need more Walmarts!!!Like we need more Walmarts!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com