Plainville Drive-In

39 Massachusetts 152,
Plainville, MA 02762

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A 1950’s and 1960’s era drive-in located on State Route 152 in Plainville. I remember a major attraction for kids was a ride on the custom made miniature “hook and ladder” fire truck during intermissions. The truck was customized from a “Crosley”.

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James Fisher
James Fisher on November 6, 2005 at 6:45 am

Another Great Drive in and yes on Rt 152 site for years held the screen til burning down some few years ago. back in the mid 80’s after the Drive-in had been closed i bought out all the Office equipment and restrooms to include the marquee letters i worked in this Drive-In three times. i rememebr one night the cars were two miles long waiting to get in that was a night the box office got hit and the car stuck Fond Memeries the Popcorn Machine was siting back stage in the Union Theatre along with a couple of speakers/heaters

James Fisher
James Fisher on April 29, 2007 at 1:15 am

Today in History 1978 Disney Cartoon Festival At Dusk appro 8:15 and at 9:50 Petes Dragon get this Free fire truck then enjoy Merry go round along with Ferris wheel ride and play gorund Admission adults 2.50 Children .50 and all children under 6 Free!!! This was a Galo Holiday Disney Festival phone 695-6022

NYozoner
NYozoner on February 15, 2011 at 11:31 am

39 Massachusetts 152, Plainville, MA 02762

The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in, which is visible on Google Earth using present day imagery.

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