231 Drive-In
Memorial Parkway NW and Winchester Road NW,
Huntsville,
AL
35810
Memorial Parkway NW and Winchester Road NW,
Huntsville,
AL
35810
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Previously operated by: Cobb Theatres, R.C. Cobb Inc.
Previous Names: Regal Drive-In
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The Regal Drive-In opened on August 12, 1951 as an African-American theatre. It was closed in 1952. It reopened as the 231 Drive-In on April 3, 1953 for ‘white’ people only. It was closed in 1960. The screen was later destroyed in a storm.
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Memorial Pkwy NW & Winchester Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Looks like it held more than 200 cars too
Plus, the twinned drive in appears on the 1968, 1976 and 1982 topographical maps which would indicate that it was open after 1960.
I would submit the possibility of either the information or the location being wrong in some manner.
The 231 was not a twin drive-in. What you are seeing in the aerial view is the Parkway Drive-In that was butted up next to the 231 drive-In.
Mister Comics you are correct on layout of both drive-ins. I’m surprise they did not open the Parkway at the old location of the 231 DI.
231 Drive-In ticket images added courtesy Cenzo Mustangs.
Boxoffice, Feb. 15, 1960: “The 231 Drive-In, Huntsville, Ala., was shuttered for a week due to wind damage to the screen tower. The 231 is a R. C. Cobb circuit situation.”
Opened as Regal Drive-In on August 12th, 1951 “for Negros” and closed in late 1952. It reopened as the 231 Drive-In “For White Patronage only” on April 3rd, 1953. 1953 grand opening ad posted.