Lake Lanier Drive-In

3320 Thompson Bridge Road,
Gainesville, GA 30506

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Lake Lanier Drive-In's Marquee From 1978...

This drive-in opened on August 15, 1957 with Pat Boone in “Bernadine”. Capacity was about 400 cars. It closed in the mid-1980’s and has been razed and replaced by a supermarket.

Contributed by Ken McIntyre

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on April 19, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Here is a 1983 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y3vbzp6

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on April 26, 2010 at 9:56 pm

It was owned by Storey Theaters and held Fleamarkets.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 26, 2010 at 11:02 pm

Thanks for the marquee photos Chuck.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on July 27, 2010 at 2:17 am

1983 marquee “CLOSED IN WINTER OPEN IN SPRING”

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 27, 2010 at 2:39 am

Never saw that movie,sorry off topic again,How many fleas did they sale at the fleamarket Bob? Great 1983 photo ken mc.

NYozoner
NYozoner on February 4, 2011 at 1:36 pm

3320 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.

Here is a USGS topo map noting the location of the drive-in, courtesy of MSRMaps.com.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 12, 2012 at 11:43 pm

USGS aerial photo posted here.

driveinvixen
driveinvixen on March 24, 2014 at 5:44 am

Brings back some great memories. Remember making lots of “memories” there. :0

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on September 6, 2024 at 2:34 pm

Actual opening date is August 15, 1957 with Pat Boone in “Bernardine” (unknown if extras added).

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