Harlan Drive-In

50sSNIPES on September 14, 2023 at 1:25 pm

Edited from my April 30, 2020 (11:46 AM) comment: The Harlem Drive-In opened its gates on May 21, 1949 with Larry Parks in “The Swordsman” along with a few short subjects, with an original screen size of 48x55ft. It was first operated by Alfred Haals.

Once remodeled before the 1952 season, the original screen blew down by heavy winds in July 1958 forcing a short closure until screen replacement. The original speakers operated until 1977 when it was replaced with radio.

The Harlan Drive-In closed after the 1984 season.