Grand opening was on August 4, 1948 with “It Happened On Fifth Avenue”, starring Victor Moore and Charles Ruggles. However, another paper outside the area (can’t remember which one) posted a grand opening ad for the Hi Way on August 7 with “Stallion Road” starring Ronald Reagan. The latter was the first one I came across and have in my scrapbook; I just stumbled upon the August 4 ad from the Latrobe Bulletin. The only explanation I could think of is that there may have been a three-day delay in opening; other than that I have no idea how such an error could occur.
Final night of operation, per last known ad in the Courier-Post, was September 21, 1989 with “Turner & Hooch” and “Three Fugitives” on the Blue Screen, and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Lethal Weapon 2” on the Red Screen.
The grand opening ads did not mention the feature movie, but it was most likely “Belle Of The Yukon” as shown in the following day’s paper. Final day of operation was November 15, 1959 with “Five Gates To Hell” and “The Oregon Trail”.
Grand opening feature was “Bwana Devil” as shown in the photo section. Final night of operation was September 6, 1987 with “Back To The Beach”, “Summer Rental”, “The Living Daylights” and “Spaceballs”
Grand opening of the Bucks County Drive-In was July 21, 1954 with “Knights Of The Round Table”. Final night of operation was November 13, 1998 with “Grease” and “Wayne’s World”
Grand opening of the South Park (as shown in the Photos section, submitted by DriveIn54) was August 27, 1940 with “The Housekeeper’s Daughter”. Very appropriate opening feature as the movie’s star, Adolphe Menjou, was a native Pittsburgher.
For the first several years, it was simply known as “Drive-In Theater” with no specific name. It was named South Park in 1947.
Also, to whoever is in charge of editing the overview: There was a change in restaurants in that area several years ago. Please change Taco Bell to Arby’s. Thank you,
Final day of operation was September 7, 1998 with “Knock Off”, “Dance With Me” and “The Mask Of Zorro” on Screen 1, and “Blade”, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” and “Snake Eyes” on Screen 2.
Opened on April 7, 1917 with “His Sweetheart”, starring George Beban. Last day of first-run operation was apparently November 30, 1958 with “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” and “When Andy Hardy Comes Home”. Reopened for stage productions on March 9, 1973 with “The Fantasticks”. Reopened as a movie theater December 21, 1979 with “Roller Boogie”. Closed for renovations after February 24, 1989; reopened less than three months later on May 19 with two screens (and renamed “Plaza II”) with “Rain Main” and “Full Moon In Blue Water”. Final day of operation was December 3, 1998 with “Rush Hour” and “Antz”.
The Sheridan Square opened as a vaudeville theater on October 20, 1913. The opening day acts included J.K. Emmett (Illustrious son of the famous “Fritz” Emmett) & Company, Doria Opera Trio, Les Montforts (comedy bar gymnasts), Musical Fredericks, and others.
Final day of operation at the Sheridan Square, according to newspaper listings, was June 1, 1977 with “The Together Brothers” and “Capone”. The theater sat dormant until demolition started in September 1987 and did not finish until summer 1989.
The Blue Ridge Drive-In can be seen from Historic Aerials via 1952 aerial map, located across from Oglevee Lane (road overlay T742b). To the southwest of this point you can see the Comet Drive-In at road overlay T976 (Morrell Rd.)
Final night of operation, according to the last known newspaper listing, was February 13, 1979 with “Smokey and The Bandit” and “Almost Summer”.
Final night of operation was May 19, 1991 with “One Good Cop” and “New Jack City”
Grand opening was on August 4, 1948 with “It Happened On Fifth Avenue”, starring Victor Moore and Charles Ruggles. However, another paper outside the area (can’t remember which one) posted a grand opening ad for the Hi Way on August 7 with “Stallion Road” starring Ronald Reagan. The latter was the first one I came across and have in my scrapbook; I just stumbled upon the August 4 ad from the Latrobe Bulletin. The only explanation I could think of is that there may have been a three-day delay in opening; other than that I have no idea how such an error could occur.
Grand opening date was July 21, 1954
I heard that Paul and Sue were looking to sell. But God forbid this historic landmark be torn down
Incredibly awesome photo
The Ruthorn became the Evergreen on April 11, 1949
Final night of operation, per last known ad in the Courier-Post, was September 21, 1989 with “Turner & Hooch” and “Three Fugitives” on the Blue Screen, and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Lethal Weapon 2” on the Red Screen.
The grand opening ads did not mention the feature movie, but it was most likely “Belle Of The Yukon” as shown in the following day’s paper. Final day of operation was November 15, 1959 with “Five Gates To Hell” and “The Oregon Trail”.
Grand opening feature was “Bwana Devil” as shown in the photo section. Final night of operation was September 6, 1987 with “Back To The Beach”, “Summer Rental”, “The Living Daylights” and “Spaceballs”
Grand opening of the Bucks County Drive-In was July 21, 1954 with “Knights Of The Round Table”. Final night of operation was November 13, 1998 with “Grease” and “Wayne’s World”
Final day of operation at the Schenley was June 30, 1958 with “Long, Hot Summer” and “The Sheepman”
Final night of operation was August 31, 1986 with “Friday the 13th Part VI” and “Silver Bullet”
Final night of operation was September 28, 1986 with “Reform School Girls”, “Cut and Run”, and “The Vamp”
Grand opening of the South Park (as shown in the Photos section, submitted by DriveIn54) was August 27, 1940 with “The Housekeeper’s Daughter”. Very appropriate opening feature as the movie’s star, Adolphe Menjou, was a native Pittsburgher.
For the first several years, it was simply known as “Drive-In Theater” with no specific name. It was named South Park in 1947.
Also, to whoever is in charge of editing the overview: There was a change in restaurants in that area several years ago. Please change Taco Bell to Arby’s. Thank you,
Final day of operation was September 7, 1998 with “Knock Off”, “Dance With Me” and “The Mask Of Zorro” on Screen 1, and “Blade”, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” and “Snake Eyes” on Screen 2.
Opened on April 7, 1917 with “His Sweetheart”, starring George Beban. Last day of first-run operation was apparently November 30, 1958 with “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” and “When Andy Hardy Comes Home”. Reopened for stage productions on March 9, 1973 with “The Fantasticks”. Reopened as a movie theater December 21, 1979 with “Roller Boogie”. Closed for renovations after February 24, 1989; reopened less than three months later on May 19 with two screens (and renamed “Plaza II”) with “Rain Main” and “Full Moon In Blue Water”. Final day of operation was December 3, 1998 with “Rush Hour” and “Antz”.
Final day of operation was December 8, 1978 with, as mentioned above, “Cat and Mouse”
Final day of operation was July 4, 1978 with “The Great Smokey Roadblock” and “Dixie Dynamite”
Final day of operation was September 2, 2002 with “Scooby Doo”, “Mr. Deeds” and “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”
Final day of operation was July 28, 1985 with “Pale Rider”
Grand opening: May 27, 1964 with “From Russia, With Love” Final day of operation: May 21, 1989 with “She’s Out Of Control”
The Sheridan Square opened as a vaudeville theater on October 20, 1913. The opening day acts included J.K. Emmett (Illustrious son of the famous “Fritz” Emmett) & Company, Doria Opera Trio, Les Montforts (comedy bar gymnasts), Musical Fredericks, and others.
Final day of operation at the Sheridan Square, according to newspaper listings, was June 1, 1977 with “The Together Brothers” and “Capone”. The theater sat dormant until demolition started in September 1987 and did not finish until summer 1989.
I found what appears to be the actual grand opening date of June 2, 1946. The ad is now in the Photos section
The Blue Ridge Drive-In can be seen from Historic Aerials via 1952 aerial map, located across from Oglevee Lane (road overlay T742b). To the southwest of this point you can see the Comet Drive-In at road overlay T976 (Morrell Rd.)