Midway Drive-In
3541 E. Center Street,
North Kingsville,
OH
44068
3541 E. Center Street,
North Kingsville,
OH
44068
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Previously operated by: Co-Operative Theatres of Ohio, Selected Theatres Co., Shea Theatres
Previous Names: Shea's Midway Drive-In
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The Mid-Way (or Midway) Drive-In was active by 1952. In April 1955 its owner, Foster Hathaway had an auto accident per a note in Motion Picture Daily. A 1956 handbill described the drive-in as “Midway between Ashtabula and Conneaut”. Famed photographer John Margolies took a picture of the Midway’s marquee in 1977; that photo is in a Library of Congress collection.
The Motion Picture Almanac listed it with a 400-car capacity under Kingsville. It had been demolished by 1982.
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List of Owners: 1950-1955 Co-Operative Theatres 1975-1985 Selected Theatres Company Theater closed in 1985.
A 1982 aerial photo shows the drive-in to be demolished. The only remaining indication is the projection booth/concession stand which is still in place.
Once known as Shea’s Midway Drive-In.
A 1952 aerial view shows the drive-in operating, so this opened as early as 1952.