laf213pa is correct. The Park Drive-in was located in Mill Hall just outside of Lock Haven. It had one screen and rows of wired speakers on posts that allowed for a car on either side. There was a concession stand that made wonderful popcorn. Also, in front of the screen, there was a playground with swings, merry-go-round, slides, watches' hat, etc.
Carol remembers seeing many family appropriate films there from 1956 or 1957 to the mid-1960s. The family would eat a picnic supper on a blanket next to the car and socialize with other families. Then the children went to the playground until the movie started.
Eventually the drive-in closed and later was demolished. The lot was vacant for many years until a local church bought it and built their worship hall there. The only physical remnants of the Park Drive-in are some of the playground units that were placed in a nearby park.
Fond memories: that starry sky, the peepers chirping and curling up in a blanket in the backseat, the magic of watching characters on a big screen.
The original building that housed the Garden Theater still exists. It was renovated and now houses the Clinton County offices such as Domestic Relations, Child Protective Services, etc. The interior retains a three story atria where the seating used to be and also contains memorabilia from the theater and city. Worth a look if you are in area. So is the Roxy Theater, its competitor for years, right down the street. Restored (especially the murals), expanded and technologically updated, it is currently in operation with three screens. The Martin theater is gone, no traces physically.
There is an article about the Hudson in the Centre Daily times of State College, PA today with two black and white photos. One is from 1903 of a portion of the viewing boxes, showing the mosaic tiles which originally decorated them. The second is a close-up of the tiles recently uncovered during the renovation which started in November.
Just the black and white shot shows the intricate beauty of the Tiffany mosaics, but I yearn to see it in color. Unable to make the visit myself, but does anyone know if there is a Website that might have color photos?
My best regards to the restorers, there are things worth saving.
laf213pa is correct. The Park Drive-in was located in Mill Hall just outside of Lock Haven. It had one screen and rows of wired speakers on posts that allowed for a car on either side. There was a concession stand that made wonderful popcorn. Also, in front of the screen, there was a playground with swings, merry-go-round, slides, watches' hat, etc. Carol remembers seeing many family appropriate films there from 1956 or 1957 to the mid-1960s. The family would eat a picnic supper on a blanket next to the car and socialize with other families. Then the children went to the playground until the movie started. Eventually the drive-in closed and later was demolished. The lot was vacant for many years until a local church bought it and built their worship hall there. The only physical remnants of the Park Drive-in are some of the playground units that were placed in a nearby park. Fond memories: that starry sky, the peepers chirping and curling up in a blanket in the backseat, the magic of watching characters on a big screen.
The original building that housed the Garden Theater still exists. It was renovated and now houses the Clinton County offices such as Domestic Relations, Child Protective Services, etc. The interior retains a three story atria where the seating used to be and also contains memorabilia from the theater and city. Worth a look if you are in area. So is the Roxy Theater, its competitor for years, right down the street. Restored (especially the murals), expanded and technologically updated, it is currently in operation with three screens. The Martin theater is gone, no traces physically.
There is an article about the Hudson in the Centre Daily times of State College, PA today with two black and white photos. One is from 1903 of a portion of the viewing boxes, showing the mosaic tiles which originally decorated them. The second is a close-up of the tiles recently uncovered during the renovation which started in November.
Just the black and white shot shows the intricate beauty of the Tiffany mosaics, but I yearn to see it in color. Unable to make the visit myself, but does anyone know if there is a Website that might have color photos?
My best regards to the restorers, there are things worth saving.