Family Drive-In
New Kensington,
PA
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Opened in 1948. Architect was Robert F. Beatty. Capacity was 750 cars.
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Ken McIntyre
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Here is a 1948 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/39pesb
Just obtained some information from a community library near the area where this drive-in was. Opening date of the Family D-I was May 20, 1948. Located four miles east of New Kensington on Leechburg Rd./former PA 56. I believe the Family closed in the early 70’s (will try to confirm the actual date soon). Today, the drive-in (½ mile off the current PA 56 route) is occupied by abandoned buildings that housed Montgomery Ward and J.C. Penney.
It was still open in 1970, according to the IMPA of that year. Operator was Associated Theaters.
Car capacity in 1975 was 400.
Sorrell Naft, who had operated this drive-in in its final several seasons, passed away within the past few months.
THE FAMILY DRIVE IN HAD IN 1956 PARKING FOR 400 CARS AND WAS OWNED BY HANNA THEATRE SERVICE.
Approx. address for this drive-in was 3150 Leechburg Road.