The state of Rhode Island hosted one of the first ten Drive-in theatres to be built in America: The Providence Drive-in, which opened in July of 1937. During the heydey of the outdoor cinema, there were as many as 15 Drive-ins operating in the smallest of the American states. Presently, only 1 remains: North Smithfield (Providence County) Rhode Island Rustic Tri-View Drive-in Theatre: ...