Shankweiler's Drive-In

4540 Shankweiler Road,
Orefield, PA 18069

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The historic Shankweiler’s Drive-In was the second drive-in to open in the United States when it was built in 1934.

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lostmemory
lostmemory on October 19, 2004 at 11:07 am

The address for this drive-in is 4540 Shankweiler Rd, Orefield, PA 18069.
This drive-in was the first drive-in to open in Pennsylvania. It has a capacity of 300 cars.

RobertR
RobertR on October 19, 2004 at 11:18 am

How great that this drive-in has lasted seventy years.

teecee
teecee on March 8, 2005 at 8:40 am

Official website:

http://www.shankweilers.com/

This is another great place within an easy drive of greater Phila/central NJ.

DRIVEIN101
DRIVEIN101 on May 6, 2009 at 9:58 pm

HAPPY 75TH ANNIVERSARY (BELATED), SHANKWEILER’S DRIVE-IN!!!

I’ve been there twice, and I plan on getting there this year. Wonderful place! I know Mr. Shankweiler and Mr. Hollingstead are celebrating this incredible landmark in Drive-In Heaven.

Speaking of landmarks, Shankweiler’s should DEFINITELTY be designated as a National Historic Landmark.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on June 3, 2010 at 6:15 am

Very cool the 2nd drive-in ever and is still open.

BobFurmanek
BobFurmanek on June 3, 2010 at 7:35 am

I have also been there for a show and it’s a FABULOUS place with a good presentation and nice people.

It truly is a National Historic Landmark!

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