Main Street Drive-In
5752 Main Street N,
Jacksonville,
FL
32208
5752 Main Street N,
Jacksonville,
FL
32208
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The Main Street Drive-In was opened September 1, 1950 with Esther Williams in “The Duchess of Idaho”. It was operated by the Talgar Theatre Company chain. Owned by Clark Film, it had a capacity for 700 cars. By 1968 it was operated by Kent Theatres Inc. It was closed in 1981.
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5752 Main St N, Jacksonville, FL 32208
The above address will map accurately to the location of the drive-in.
Here is a 1960 aerial view of the drive-in, courtesy of HistoricAerials.com.
Talgar Theatres Circuit launched its Main Street Drive-In Theatre on October 1, 1950. C.L. Clyatt Jr. managed the 700-car facility which had a cafeteria-style concession stand. A seating area for non-drivers was added, as well.
It opened September 1st, 1950, and closed in 1981. Grand opening ad posted.