Chester Pike Drive-In
Route 13,
Ridley Township,
PA
19013
Route 13,
Ridley Township,
PA
19013
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The Chester Pike Drive-In was opened by Ellis Theatres in June 1949. It had a capacity for 915 cars. There was a fully equipped childrens playground beneath the screen. The combined concession/projection rooms also contained a dance floor. In later years it had THX sound. Closed in 1979 or 1980.
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I believe the drive-in was actually in Ridley Township. It was located on Chester Pike hence the name. Was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a movie and your youth. Great snack bar with french fries that came in a wooden tub. Had live music at times and a small playground for kids. I95 runs through part of it now and there is nothing left but the lovely memories.
I remember going to the Chester Pike Drive-In as a child. We would get there before dark and my sister and I would play in the playground, and we even wore our pjs! It was a different and lovely world.
Car capacity in 1975 was 700.
Here is a March 1970 ad from the Delaware County Daily Times:
http://tinyurl.com/o6vxbg
Someone correct me if I am wrong.
THX was only first incorporated in 1981 and was first used for Return of the Jedi in 1983.
It is not seperate equipment but rather a certification that the venue meets certain standards focusing on the entire experience (e.g. the doors to the auditorium do not slam shut0.
I fail to see how a drive in could have THX certification.