Boulevard Drive-In
556 Union Boulevard,
Allentown,
PA
18109
556 Union Boulevard,
Allentown,
PA
18109
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Opened in 1949, the Boulevard Drive-In was located on Union Boulevard in Allentown, not far from Walp’s Restaurant. It had a great location, with a steep hillside parking lot so the views were really unobstructed, and some radio towers nearby that had neon call letters on them (I think WAEB?).
Back in the 1960’s and 1970’s there was minimal development behind the theater so you’d be looking out over a bit of suburbia, and it was just a nice local drive-in. I think it finally closed up in the mid-to-late-1980’s.
I remember going there for the last time around 1981. The whole area nearby has now been developed.
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The Boulevard was built in 1949 and accommodated 900 cars, according to this lawsuit:
http://tinyurl.com/yl392x
This was a true gem. The large screen faced Union blvd. and one could see the film while driving by. Yes, it was the WAEB towers that could be seen from the drive in. I recall going to this drive in as late as the summer of 1984. (double feature…Breakin' and Beat Street!)
The lawsuit was close. In 1975 the Boulevard Drive-In had a capacity for 832 cars.
Using the address of 556 Union Boulevard, this is an aerial view circa 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/yacd4ld
Here is an update on the status of this Drive-In.
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-alentown-classic-car-driving-track-20130212,0,1464771.story