J-H Drive-In
1901 Winnfield Highway,
Jonesboro,
LA
71251
1901 Winnfield Highway,
Jonesboro,
LA
71251
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A closer address is 1901 Winnfield Hwy, Jonesboro, LA
This puts it right on the property, which was south of Jonesboro.
The drive-in appears intact and probably operational in a 1967 aerial. But by 1980 had been closed for some time. It was demolished by 1998.
Today, the property remains undeveloped and you can still see the outline, ramps, fragments of the entrance and exit roads, and the foundation of the projection booth.
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The J-H Drive-in opened its gates on August 15, 1952 with Zachary Scott in “The Secret Of Convict Lake” (unknown if extras added), featuring installations of two RCA projectors designed to draw 90 amperes at a distance of 250ft as well as RCA sound.
The original screen tower measures 70x55ft with the screen measuring 37x51ft built on an 8-foot deep concrete foundation. The screen covering is made out of light-colored asbestos siding. Both the fireproof concession stand and projection booths measure 20x42ft with materials made out of cinder block. Patio tables and chairs are also presented with a capacity of 40 to 50 seats. There are two ramps complete with ticket booth and concession stand were also constructed for whites and the colored.
Probably short for Jonesboro-Hodge Drive-In, the two closest towns which it served.
Why was it called J-H?