Kane Road Drive-In

2971 Kane Road,
Aliquippa, PA 15001

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Denny Pine
Denny Pine on August 6, 2021 at 7:53 am

Owner Steve Gray passed away on January 2, 2020 at age 91. He owned and ran the Kane Road Drive-In for its entire duration. Last time I saw him was the day after the screen tower was torn down; I ran out there after work (since I work in nearby Moon Township) and took one of the cement blocks that had the black print from the back. Steve and I had a nice talk that day about the Kane Road and other things in general. He was a good friend; I really miss him and the Kane Road.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on December 16, 2019 at 7:25 am

David Coppock: Of course if I had had my way I would’ve bought the Kane Road Drive-In and moved into the screen tower house. It would’ve been so cool to live there and keep the drive-in going, and I couldn’t be the only one who had the same sentiments.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on October 12, 2018 at 3:08 am

There was a house under the screen too.

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on October 11, 2018 at 8:38 pm

Opened on 26/5/1953 with “Someboy loves me”. Site is now Kane at Grays Landing Apartment Complex.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on October 27, 2015 at 5:38 am

The screen tower came down last week on October 21. Everything else from the speakers and poles, snack bar and playground equipment was already gone and the field was overgrown.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on September 16, 2013 at 5:43 pm

A moment of silence for the passing of a fine, classic drive-in theater. Photos from the final night coming soon.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on September 13, 2013 at 5:06 am

The Beaver County Times' website, Timesonline, has reported that this is the Kane Road’s final weekend. The movies featured this Friday, Saturday and Sunday are Blue Jasmine and World War Z. There will also be a flea market on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on August 27, 2013 at 4:22 am

I don’t have confirmation of the exact reasons, Chuck. It may have something to do with the transferring to digital equiment, but that’s only speculation. A definite fact is that the Kane Road Drive-In is going to be sadly, sadly missed. I’ve been going there since 1997.

I found out that the final tentative night of the Kane Road is going to be Sunday, September 15. This all depends on attendance in the next couple of weekends. So, for all who read this, mark this date down but call the drive-in first for verification.

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on August 13, 2013 at 4:05 am

It is with deep regret that I report the upcoming end of an era as the Kane Road Drive-In, after 59 wonderful years, will be closing its doors for good in a few weekends. There was a tailgate party this past Saturday the 10th, but I missed it since I didn’t know about it until now (ARGH!). But I do plan on being there on their final night. I suggested to owner Steve Gray to show a couple of classic films on their last night to go out with a big bang…something like Rebel Without A Cause, Love Me Tender, A Hard Day’s Night, West Side Story, Viva Las Vegas, Bye Bye Birdie, or something like that.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on April 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm

It played “BATMAN"and "LETHAL WAEPON II” on the same weekend.

rivest266
rivest266 on December 5, 2010 at 9:58 am

The oldest ad can be found at may 26 1953. ad: View link

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on May 31, 2010 at 2:25 pm

Great lots of photos on this site.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 31, 2010 at 1:53 pm

Wow, a theatre where change overs are actually made. It parked 350 cars in the late 50’s and was owned by HANNA THEATRE SERVICE which owned quite a few screens in that state.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on December 26, 2009 at 4:09 pm

There are some additional photos here:
http://tinyurl.com/yc65kr3

Denny Pine
Denny Pine on May 9, 2007 at 2:38 am

If you want genuine drive-in nostalgia, the Kane Road Drive-In is the place to go! 98% of the lot still has speakers, including the classic round Motiographs! Two separate signs out on the road include the marquee with Coca-Cola logo and ENTRANCE sign with classic Sprite logo. Snack bar includes three 40’s style candy machines. The drive-in itself is on a reverse incline with playground in front of the screen. Located in a residential area, across from an elementary school. Owned by Steve Gray. Used to have flea markets, but apparently have been discontinued since the words FLEA MARKET are covered on both side of the sign at the Kane Road turnoff on PA 151.