Pocomoke Drive-In
830 Ocean Highway,
Pocomoke City,
MD
21851
830 Ocean Highway,
Pocomoke City,
MD
21851
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Previous Names: State Line Drive-In
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The Pocomoke Drive-In opened August 14, 1953 with Debra Paget in “Bird of Paradise”. It was closed sometime in the mid-1980’s. This drive-in had a capacity for 270 cars.
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Robbery in April 1973:
POCOMOKE CITY â€" A Virginia man has been charged with robbery in connection with the theft of $350 from the Pocomoke Drive-in Theater Friday, State Police said today. Being held in Worcester County Jail under $10,000 bond is Willie Adolphus Howard Jr., 23, of Horn town. The suspect was apprehended Sunday at Line Rd., Pocomoke City.
880 U.S. 13, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible using Google Earth historic aerial imagery.
Opened August 14, 1953 with the film, “Bird of Paradise.” The first 250 cards to the 270-space drive-in lot would receive free Hawaiian leis and free popcorn. The 35' by 25' screen was built to accommodate wide screen presentations as well as traditional films. Stage atop the screening booth allowed for live stage shows prior to showtime. Owner William G. Myers also had a bottle warming service for those bringing babies to screenings. The theater’s lot is still somewhat visible and its entrance is at 872 Ocean Highway / Route 13 two miles south of town. However, the drive-in was demolished though visible in the 1967 Historical Aerial satellite shot and the 1972 Topos.
Now Hensler Auto/UHaul.
The correct address for this Drive-in is 830 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.
Please update.
It would appear that the base that was used for the marquee is still in use for the company currently on site.
It also appears that the projection booth/concession stand is still standing.
What is the current use of this site?
Opened with “Bird of paradise” and “Smokey”.
I doubt that this was unique, but it’s the first story I’ve read of an ozoner garden.
Boxoffice, Aug. 26, 1968: “Bill Meyers, owner of the Pocomoke Drive-In sent George Brehm, general manager of the Westview Cinema, some tomatoes he raised in his garden at the airer.”