This was never called “drive-in”, It opened as the St. Croix Valley Drive-In Theatre on August 15, 1953 with “The Life of Will Rogers” aka “The Story of Will Rogers”.
Interestingly, it appears a drive-in at the same location opened in April 1949. This was reported in the Tabor City Tribune on 30th March, 1949:
“The drive-in theater at Finklea crossroads will open Friday night, April 1. Two shows will be presented every night except Sunday, beginning at 7:30. The new theater is owned by H V. Hewett and O.L. Coleman of Tabor City, who also are owners of the Conway Drive-In Theater.”
So it appears it was either damaged and rebuilt and/or renovated around 1950-51.
There looks to have been a drive-in under construction at the major intersection at Finklea in a 1951 aerial photo, I’m not sure on what address to give though.
Found it, the address is 68 South Terrace, Penola SA 5277. The bio-box (projection building) appears to still exist, the concession building may still exist. The screen foundation and ramp markings can also still be seen.
Not sure if it was actually a drive-in or an open air theatre. In October 1958 a licence was granted for an open air theatre situated on Dangar St, Pilliga with 450 seats.
This actually opened on the 24th not the 25th, and the opening films were “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Assignment South Pacific”. “State Fair” was screened the next night. I’ve uploaded the opening weeks program ad in two parts.
I also agree that it was never actually built. The two proposed locations (Gooding Rd and Tupelo St) show no signs at all of any drive-in construction.
I’m thinking it was one of those temporary setups, since they didn’t even have in-car speakers, so the land was probably sold and built upon.
This may have originally been called Waterford West Drive-In.
I also can’t find any trace, newspaper ads said it was west of the fairground (the oval with a running track around it).
This was open as early as 1955, it’s present in an aerial photo from that year.
The formatting of the name was “Bar-T Drive-In”
Opened prior to 1967 and closed sometime in the 90’s.
This was still operating in 1995.
This was never called “drive-in”, It opened as the St. Croix Valley Drive-In Theatre on August 15, 1953 with “The Life of Will Rogers” aka “The Story of Will Rogers”.
Interestingly, it appears a drive-in at the same location opened in April 1949. This was reported in the Tabor City Tribune on 30th March, 1949:
“The drive-in theater at Finklea crossroads will open Friday night, April 1. Two shows will be presented every night except Sunday, beginning at 7:30. The new theater is owned by H V. Hewett and O.L. Coleman of Tabor City, who also are owners of the Conway Drive-In Theater.”
So it appears it was either damaged and rebuilt and/or renovated around 1950-51.
Operated by Papuan Skyline Drive-In Theatres Limited. Also they held a liquor licence, presumably for the restaurant.
There looks to have been a drive-in under construction at the major intersection at Finklea in a 1951 aerial photo, I’m not sure on what address to give though.
Approximate address is 36 Loudon St.
Needs to be updated to demolished, the entire site has now been cleared.
Found it, the address is 68 South Terrace, Penola SA 5277. The bio-box (projection building) appears to still exist, the concession building may still exist. The screen foundation and ramp markings can also still be seen.
The original name was “South Coast Motor-Vu Drive-In Theatre”. Also the correct capacity was 600 cars.
Opened with an invite-only screening of “The Last Wagon” on 13/11/56. Public opening was the next night, 14/11/56.
Not sure if it was actually a drive-in or an open air theatre. In October 1958 a licence was granted for an open air theatre situated on Dangar St, Pilliga with 450 seats.
Opened on January 14, 1955 with “Roman Holiday”.
This actually opened on the 24th not the 25th, and the opening films were “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “Assignment South Pacific”. “State Fair” was screened the next night. I’ve uploaded the opening weeks program ad in two parts.
Opened on March 21st, 1957.
Actually opened on September 29th, 1949 with “Johnny Stool Pigeon” and “Roughshod”.
Looks like its final season was 1998, a tornado ended up taking out the screen.
Actually opened in June-July 1937.
Opened on June 3, 1954 with “The Caddy” and “Arrowhead”.
I also agree that it was never actually built. The two proposed locations (Gooding Rd and Tupelo St) show no signs at all of any drive-in construction.