Echo Drive-In
380 Wray Large Road,
Jefferson Hills,
PA
15025
380 Wray Large Road,
Jefferson Hills,
PA
15025
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One of the ‘3 Musketeers’ of Route 51, along with the Colonia Drive-In and South Hills Drive-In. The Echo Drive-In was near the township of Large, and was opened onJuly 2, 1955 with Robert Taylor in “Many Rivers to Cross” & Donna Corcoran in “Gypsy Colt”. Closed on September 15, 1985 with Clint Eastwood in “Pale Rider” & Mel Gibson in “Mad Max”. A nursing home sits on the old Echo Drive-In site now.
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no, nothing except for an all too level looking empty space next to the assisted living center. I do remember the screen still being there in the late 80’s, early 90’s.
I was fortunate to have gotten photos of the field, screen, and snack bar before it was all torn down. You can find these on www.drive-ins.com Unfortunately, the marquee was already removed from Route 51. I also missed getting the marquees for the neighboring Colonial and South Hills Drive-Ins too. Eventually somebody out there has photos of these marquees and can post them on the Internet. Anyone?
I wish I did.. I only have the South Hills one in my head. I looked on pittsburgh signs website.. not there.
Here is a 1987 view of the South Hills Drive-In:
http://tinyurl.com/yedrna8
The main photo is not anwhwere near where the drive in was. It was miles down the road.
I remember going here for several movies, including a double bill of “The Sting” and “The Hindenburg”. My Dad noticed there was a Hudson Truck parked behing the screen. Hudson built mostly cars, so this was a rare vehicle. It must of been owned by somebody that worked there.
Does anybody have any photos of this drive-in that they could post?
Now Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. Approx. address for this drive-in was 380 Wray Large Road, Jefferson Hills.
Grand opening was on July 2, 1955 with “Many Rivers To Cross” and “Gypsy Colt”. Final night of operation was on September 15, 1985 with “Pale Rider” and “Mad Max”.
the ramps and ticketbooth still stand as of 2019 possibly even the concession stand