Johnstown, Pennsylvania remains a great place to catch an open air show.
Can you resist the all-American colors of the Silver Drive-In Theatre?
The marquee's display of "movies" is roadside advertisement
at its best.
Grand View Drive-In Theatre (Demolished)
Angola, NY Photo courtesy Steve Felder
Angola, New York is home to the Grand View Drive-in. Featuring
businesses in the screen tower, including a beauty salon out front, the
Grand View makes efficient use of its space. Now you can stop, do your
hair, and catch a feature presentation to boot!
(Top) The beauty salon out front
(Right) Super Freeze stand underneath the tower of the Grand
View. Grab a good snack to eat, while waiting the few hours for the drive-in
movie to begin.
UPDATE 12/10 : The Grandview Drive-in closed up back in October of 2005 after the 2005 drive-in season. The drive-in was torn down in March of 2009 to make way for a new Walmart Super Center which is open now. Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 12-10
Greater Pittsburgh 5 Drive-in (Demolished)
North Versailles, PA
"The famous 2 wheeler" Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
Yes it is the Greater Pittsburgh 5 Drive-In which opened back in 1954. This screen is currently
on the hot list for demolition, despite its tremendous googie-esque marquee
out in front. In fact, the marquee is so eye-catching, many passersby
end up swooping into the parking lot on two wheels! Unfortunately, the theatre closed down in 1997.
UPDATE 09/99 : Despite it's great googish marquee and tendency to excite passersby,
the Greater Pittsburgh 5 has been torn down. Many thanks to Mark Hackett for update. 09-99
Deer Lake Drive-in
Atlas PA Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
Speaking of pastel colors, the Deer Lake Drive-in of Pennsylvania
holds its own in pastels. Alas, this drive-in is now defunct.
Twin Hi-Way Drive-In
Pittsburgh, PA Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
Sneak a peek at this great drive-in marquee. The Twin Hi-Way Drive-In in Pennsylvania sports a colorful sign with "a mural to boot!"
This drive-in is closed, but remains in good shape. Let's hope the 'dozer
doesn't roll by soon.
UPDATE 01/07 : Good news on the status of the Twin Hi-Way Drive-in. Regency Cinema Services Inc., a PA Based Corporation, has signed a lease to reopen the drive-in in the Spring of 2007. The sign and the rest of the drive-in will be restored to its original 1950's glory. This massive 400 car lot will provide state of the art entertainment and plans are almost definite to twin this magnificent drive-in after thirteen years of silence. Many thanks to Jerry Salnoris for update. 01-07
UPDATE 01/08 : Here's a shot of the Twin Hi-Way Drive-in Theatre and its screen tower. Many thanks to Jim Zahniser for photo update. 01-08
Twin Hi-Way Drive-in screen tower
Pittsburgh, PA Photo courtesy Jim Zahniser
UPDATE 12/10 : The Twin Hi-Way Drive-in is really doing great. They added a second screen to their drive-in in the Spring of 2009. Many thanks to David Hughes for update. 12-10
Silver Drive-in
Grand View Drive-In Theatre (Demolished)
Angola, New York is home to the Grand View Drive-in. Featuring
businesses in the screen tower, including a beauty salon out front, the
Grand View makes efficient use of its space. Now you can stop, do your
hair, and catch a feature presentation to boot!
Greater Pittsburgh 5 Drive-in (Demolished)
Deer Lake Drive-in
Twin Hi-Way Drive-In
