The Transit Drive-In has been a safe and popular destination for family entertainment during Covid-19, but the uncertainty and sudden loss of life the pandemic has brought led third-generation owner Rick Cohen to a major life decision.
After 65 years of Cohen family ownership, and 35 years in which he worked as manager and later sole owner, Cohen has reached an agreement to sell the Lockport drive-in to Dipson Theatres, which plans to continue operating it as a drive-in.
Dipson began running the theater in March under a management agreement, with Cohen assisting the staff during the transition. The sale is expected to close in late spring or early summer. Cohen would not disclose the terms of the sale.
“I’ve had friends my age drop dead of a heart attack,” Cohen said. “They worked and worked and worked, and one day they were gone. After the last two years of Covid, I decided I don’t want to work until I’m no longer able to work, and I want to be able to enjoy some quality retirement time.”
Buffalo News 4-22-2022
The Transit Drive-In has been a safe and popular destination for family entertainment during Covid-19, but the uncertainty and sudden loss of life the pandemic has brought led third-generation owner Rick Cohen to a major life decision.
After 65 years of Cohen family ownership, and 35 years in which he worked as manager and later sole owner, Cohen has reached an agreement to sell the Lockport drive-in to Dipson Theatres, which plans to continue operating it as a drive-in.
Dipson began running the theater in March under a management agreement, with Cohen assisting the staff during the transition. The sale is expected to close in late spring or early summer. Cohen would not disclose the terms of the sale.
“I’ve had friends my age drop dead of a heart attack,” Cohen said. “They worked and worked and worked, and one day they were gone. After the last two years of Covid, I decided I don’t want to work until I’m no longer able to work, and I want to be able to enjoy some quality retirement time.”
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The Fairview has it own page on CT.
After double checking the location it is at 11040 FL-97, Walnut Hill, FL 32568 Florida.
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Thanks Muviebuf I thought it might have been where the storage locker place is at now?
The address is: 3302 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854 which is the Valley Baptist Church building. Which is close to the location.
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Video from 1996 Here
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It was a Burlesk Theatre in Dec,1950.
The address is: 2285 Appalachian Highway, Pineville, WV 24874
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Great pictures graymatters!!
Hope they just installed two new screen towers!!
You cannot read the movie ad it is too small?
Stoakley Rd & Prince Frederick Blvd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 is the correct address.
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Nice overview 50sSnipes…
Too bad you cannot read it!!
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The address is: Midway Exit Drive & Tulane Ave Opelousas, LA 70570
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You cannot read the ads very good..
Address is:2437 Norwood St SW,Lenoir, NC
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Levin Services never owned/operated the Auto-In or renamed it to the Captain Kidd. The ad was misprint.
The address is correct…I believe that was a misprint on the movie ad. The Auto-In opened as the Auto-In and closed as the Auto-In
Have a address for it?
The adress is 3711 Cleveland Road West
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