Riverside Drive-In

1114 Lee's Lake Lane,
Vandergrift, PA 15690

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MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on March 7, 2022 at 3:41 am

Boxoffice, Aug. 4, 1958: “Harold V. Lee of Lee’s Woodland Drive-In Theatre on the Apollo-Leechburg Road, Route 66, is one of the hardest workers in the area. A Keppel Hill resident, he owns in excess of 200 acres of farm land in the general Vandergrift section. Here he operates sheep and turkey ranches, also he has a number of gas wells; he hold additional gas interests elsewhere; members of his family operate Lee’s long established general store. His motorized farm equipment are modern and "in use.” Harold drives a handsome ranch wagon on his visits to (Pittsburgh) Filmrow. His Woodland Drive-In is “up to date” in appointment and attractions and he operates his own concession business to the satisfaction of his good customers. An artificial lake on his property is “home” for area fishermen, and he operates a boat-rental service."

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on August 19, 2020 at 7:27 pm

“Night of the Living Dead” coming to Riverside Drive-In.

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/night-of-the-living-dead-coming-to-local-drive-in-as-part-of-nationwide-tour/Content?oid=17833584&fbclid=IwAR3WOY0hZxPQ2fL6zF0YGtpdSUMi6vss5OAgeSNEKhvzpQ7M_b35bsOJ3b8

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on December 7, 2017 at 11:41 pm

The Woodland was advertising itself “between Apollo and Leechburg” in May 1949.

The 1952 Theatre Catalog listed it as Lee’s Woodland, Exec: Harold A. Lee.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on February 6, 2016 at 5:08 pm

July 4, 1968 print ad as Woodland Drive-In added, courtesy of the Riverside Drive-In Facebook page.

Chris1982
Chris1982 on October 7, 2014 at 11:52 am

Reply to an email that I sent to the Riverside Drive-In: Yes, we installed a Christie CP2230 in January.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 8, 2010 at 12:23 pm

Yes, it parked 250 cars and in 1956 it was operated by Hanna Theatre Services.Which ran quite a few Drive-ins in that state.

BobNJ
BobNJ on May 8, 2010 at 9:17 am

Q: “Is it near a river?”

A: Kiskiminetas River

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiskiminetas_River

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on February 18, 2010 at 12:24 am

Is it near a river?

KRYPTONCOWBOY
KRYPTONCOWBOY on July 8, 2005 at 2:34 pm

The Galaxy Drive in will re-open under new ownership on July 20, 2005.
It’s name has been changed to the Riverside Drive-In.

The name change was made by the new owner Ament Theatres, Inc. to avoid any connection with the debts or other problems associated with the former Galaxy Drive-In operators. The opening features will be “Herbie The Love Bug” and “Madagascar”

teecee
teecee on March 9, 2005 at 1:01 pm

Link for more information & photo:
http://www.drive-ins.com/theater/patgala

Most recent user comment states that demolition is forthcoming shortly.