Monster Mini-Golf lasted until about 2018 when the western half was razzed & remodeled into a Planet Fitness. It was only then that the bars that once held the marquee were removed.
The owners were able to acquire two used, affordable digital projectors late last summer. With little competition and the insane popularity, my hometown theatre isn’t going anywhere.
@telliott No, just over saturation. The Phoenix Big Cinemas 20, formerly Destinta, is about two miles away in a better location. There is nothing in the general vicinity of the old theatre.
Monster Mini-Golf lasted until about 2018 when the western half was razzed & remodeled into a Planet Fitness. It was only then that the bars that once held the marquee were removed.
With the sale of the Mall & it’s impending demolition, this theatre isn’t long for the world. Nice place to watch a movie.
Currently sitting inside. This place is incredible.
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Won a Lot of speakers & a Lot of marquee letters. $442.75. Bittersweet but I own a bit of my hometown.
New owners are auctioning off the drive-in piece by piece in March 2023. 75 years of history being sold off in three weeks…
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When I went home for Thanksgiving, the marquee had a message along the lines of “See You In The Spring”. No pic unfortunately.
Closing at the end of business Monday September 5th. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsburgh/news/another-pittsburgh-movie-theater-is-closing/
The married owners died of COVID-19 in October 2021 a week apart. The drive-in is closed until further notice. I doubt it reopens.
Closed for good July 18th, per mall security. Took pics.
Permanently closed, per Regal’s website. According to local media, Regal was being sued for $300k in back rent.
Never renovated nor repaired in 23 years of operation. More expensive than some newer & nicer theaters closer to Pittsburgh. Good riddance!
Dying mall in a lower middle class area plus shrinking movie-going audience overall plus expiring lease. Damn shame. Beautiful place to see a movie.
The theatre has been demolished within the past month.
This theatre has been torn down within the past two months.
Stopped by this place while my wife took pre-wedding pictures. Took a few pics & uploaded them here.
The owners were able to acquire two used, affordable digital projectors late last summer. With little competition and the insane popularity, my hometown theatre isn’t going anywhere.
@telliott No, just over saturation. The Phoenix Big Cinemas 20, formerly Destinta, is about two miles away in a better location. There is nothing in the general vicinity of the old theatre.
@muviebuf The old theatre building shares a parking lot with a WalMart. A true two-headed monster took down the Greater Pittsburgh Drive-In.
The street view above is wrong. Photo needs to be about a mile to the south. Grew up about two miles from there. Wonderful place to watch a movie.
Demolished about a year ago. Now the site of a Sheetz, a regional convenience gas station, a hotel & a small strip mall.