U.S. 29 Diane Drive-In
523 Diane 29 Theater Road,
Gastonia,
NC
28016
523 Diane 29 Theater Road,
Gastonia,
NC
28016
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One of several drive-in theatres in the greater Gastonia area, this was located just off US Route 29, to the West of the city.
The U.S. 29 Drive-In opened in 1955 with a car capacity of 300 and one screen. Closed as the twin screen U.S. 29 Diane Drive-In in 1985.
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Here’s Mike all set to explore the long-closed concessions & booth!
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Can,t keep Mike out of a closed theatre.
Can’t keep me out either…LOL! Here are a couple other shots:
The marquee in the weeds:
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Mike holding one really BIG reel next to a once beautiful brick fireplace inside the concessions building: View link
That was a beautiful Concession,with real wood burning Fireplace.I still have my “Make my Day” T-Shirt. I hope the members in North Carolina see this,raysson and PatricaNC.
I think Consolidated operated this drive in for a period of time… definitely in the 80’s, and probably some of the 70’s. I remember the name from my Consolidated days.
Mike, wow, that reel…. I hope you didn’t leave it there.
I bet its in his basement GM.What about it Mike?
You know i have So many reels I hate to say it,but I think I left it,unless Bill the guy with me took it,he might have being an old Projectionist.that fireplace was Beautiful and in a DRIVE-in.It was a real fireplace too.
not sure anyone will see this, but here goes: where can I find photos of the Diane 29 back in the day? My parents worked/met there and are celebrating their 50th anniversary next year. I would like to find a nice photo to enhance and frame for them. thanks!
Check with the local library and historical societies in the town. Pictures of drive-in theatres are tuff to find. Also try the former owners.
Approx. address for this drive-in was 500 Diane 29 Theater Rd (State Rte. 1311).
Though very overgrown, most ramps are still there behind Food Lion.