We (as teenagers) used to pass by all of these places going and coming from the McClendon Triple Drive-In way at the end of S. Main somewhere.
My mom said this was the place to be during the heyday of the Shamrock Hotel later 1940's.
The agenda was
1. Go jitterbug dancing at the Big Band Clubs.
2. Go eat afterwards at these places, not to mention PRINCE"S DRIVE-IN!!! You would see all of your friends there & hang out.
Even before the 50's ala American Graffitti.