Beverly Drive-In

The address that I have for the Beverly 1 & 2 Drive-In is Highway 49 S, Hattiesburg, Ms.

There is a pic here from when it was closed
http://www.phototour.com/echtml/beverly.html

Address for the Beverly Twin Drive-In: 5320 US Highway 49.

This drive-in was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and is closed. I don't know if or when it is going to reopen:

"The end of the road for the venerable Beverly Drive Inn in Hattiesburg. Theres not enough insurance coverage to come in and fix everything. At this point and time, I personally will not reopen the drive-in. Screen number 2 is gone and damage to screen number one.
See this would be a perfect example of some of the fraud occuring with the red cross that money could be going to a historic landmark in Hattiesburg".

Here are some recent photos of the Beverly Drive-In. Click each photo to expand it.

Another photo of the Beverly Drive-In can be seen here. Status should be Closed.

Opened on May 29, 1948. Its feature presentation was "Swell Guy," with Sonny Tufts and Ann Blyth. And as Chuck already mentioned in 2006, the address is:

5320 U S Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

This is a 2008 photo. As you can see, its still closed.

The Beverly Drive-In is for sale. Asking price is $1,069,000. Details here.

Here is a recent photo and it still appears to be closed.

Was mentioned in the documentary "Drive-In Movie Memories" in 2001.

Here is a July 2004 article, predating the aforementiond post-Katrina closure:
http://tinyurl.com/6jzuzq

Here are more photos.

This is another recent photo and it still looks closed.

A group has formed on Facebook to try to do something about the Beverly. You can read about it at http://misspreservation.com/2009/02/12/friends-of-the-beverly-on-facebook/

The Beverly Drive In Theare in Hattiesburg, Ms is still for sale. The last I heard they were asking one and a half million for the property. The back screen is still down, but they seem to be keeping the grass cut. Hope someone or a group will purchase and persevere the Beverly for future generations of movie goers.

Quite a lot, does anyone know whom to contact, please send me a email, thanks!

theatreman1, As far I as know, the Beverly is still for sale. I read that another group was looking at it in May, but I do not know the outcome. In Sept of 2008 the Beverly was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi. So any rehab work could possibly qualify for tax credits. I understand there has been some moisture damage in the booth and concession areas. The asking price was $1,069,000 for the Beverly and its 12.27 acres of property. Below is the realtor listing link. http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5320-Hwy-49-South_Hattiesburg_MS_39401_1105906881
I sure hope that someone or group will get together and save this old Drive-In before its too late.

Here is a 2009 photo.

What is the best way to contact the current owner of the Beverly Drive-In?

ADJ119, the last time I was in the area, the Beverly looked the same, looks like no repairs of any kind have been performed since Katrina in 2005. I have been told there is moisture damage in the concession and booth building. Screen two is down. The Beverly was listed in 2008 on the National Register of Historical places in Mississippi. This means it should be eligible for tax credits for the remodeling and rehab of the drive-in to get it operating again. The link below is for the National Register Registration of the Beverly. It should give you a lot of information you need.
http://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/weekly_features/BeverlyDriveIn.pdf

ADJ119, If you do not find the contact information you need in the Beverly's Historical Registration, I will be glad to furnish you the owners contact information.

Back in 1956 it parked 200 cars and was owned by H.Hargroder.

The Beverly, the second Drive In Theatre opened in the state of Mississippi, is still owned by the family of Herb and Sue Hargroder. It had been leased to another operator, who ran it up to its closing due to damage by hurricaine Katrina in 2005.