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Beverly Drive-in Theatre (Gone)
Hattiesburg, MS
Photos and info courtesy Steve/Back on Tack

After driving through nothing but the rural farmlands of Mississippi, the 100 x 75 foot screen of the Beverly Drive-In in Hattiesburg is a sight for sore eyes. The twin screen theater opened on May 29th, 1948. It suffered several closings during 1987 until it went under for good. In 2001 it was reopened and is being leased from the daughter on the original owners by the chain of Norton and Suick. Neon stars dance in blinking patterns on the backside which faces Route 49 and remnants of a miniature golf course are visible. The Beverly parks 500 cars.

The Beverly Drive-in was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

UPDATE 11/10 : The Beverly Drive-in had a fire back on Saturday October 30, 2010 in the early morning. According to the Hattiesburg American article, just the screen tower's metal framework remains. The drive-in had been closed since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 11-10

Valley Drive-in Theatre
AR
Photo courtesy Stewart Isbell

The Valley Drive-in Theatre still displays its lettering on the back of the screen tower.

Mt. View Drive-In Theatre
Stanton, KY
Photo courtesy Barry Wells

Another drive-in in the Kentucky area is the Mt. View Drive-in Theatre. Located in Stanton, the screen tower carries an interesting angle as it faces the road.

Eden Drive-in Theatre
Spindale, NC
Photo and info courtesy Richard Weiss

The Eden Drive-in Theatre still shows first run movies in the open air for folks that visit or are in Eden, NC. According to the Eden Drive-in Theatre website, the Eden shows double features every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also according to the website, the Eden was originally the Leakesville Drive-in. 04-08

Gaston Drive-in Theatre (Closed)
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Photos and info courtesy Tait Hilliard

Here is the Gaston Drive-In Theatre in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This drive-in was in service at least until the mid 80’s. Check out what's remaining of the marquee and the screen in this overgrown lot. 08-08

(Near right) The screen tower

(Far right) The blank marquee at the Gaston Drive-in Theatre in Roanoke Rapids

Keysville Drive-in Theatre
Keysville, VA
Photos and info courtesy Tait Hilliard

This appears to be the remains of the Keysville Drive-in Theatre in Keysville, VA. 08-08

(Near left) The old sign

(Far left) The broken up screen

UPDATE 11/10 : The Keysville Drive-In has re-opened again since the above photos were taken. The drive-In opened up back in the Spring of 2009. For more information, see the Keysville Drive-in Theatre website. Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 11-10

Cairo Drive-in Theatre (Closed)
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Photos and info courtesy Tait Hilliard

This old faded out marquee is what is left of the old Cairo Drive in Theatre in Fuquay Varina, NC. This drive-in is located just south of Raleigh. 08-08

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