Flamingo Drive-In.
2051 E. 5th Street,
Winston-Salem,
NC
27101
2051 E. 5th Street,
Winston-Salem,
NC
27101
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Previously operated by: Piedmont Amusement Co. Inc., Queen City Booking
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The Flamingo Drive-In opened on August 3, 1949 with Jeanne Crain in “Apartment for Peggy”. The capacity given for the drive-in was 500. The first Manager of the Flamingo Drive-In was Mr. M.F. George. This ozoner lasted until the mid-to late-1980’s. Operators for the ozoner were Queen City Booking followed by Piedmont Theatres. Not listed in the 1950 or back Hills City Directories. First listing was in 1951.
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Old Greensboro Rd at E 5th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which was on Old Greensboro Road at the intersection of E 5th St.
More accurately:
Now the Winston-Salem Journal newspaper headquarters @ 2051 E 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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The Flamingo Drive-In opened on August 3rd, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.