#1 Drive-In
409 US Highway 98,
Apalachicola,
FL
32320
409 US Highway 98,
Apalachicola,
FL
32320
2 people
favorited this theater
Additional Info
Previous Names: Shell Drive-In
Nearby Theaters
P.J. Nichols purchased the Shell Drive-In in 1955 and renamed it the #1 Drive-In. It closed around 1970. Capacity was 150 cars.
Contributed by
Ken McIntyre
Want to be emailed when a new comment is posted about this theater?
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater.
Recent comments (view all 6 comments)
Thanks Lost.
This address should work:
409 US Highway 98 Apalachicola, FL 32320
When did the Shell Drive-In (original name) open and who was the architect? Ken McIntyre says P.J. Nichols bought the theater in 1955, renaming it #1 Drive-In. Who the hell was P.J. Nichols anyway? Ken says it closed around 1970.
The drive-in, at 409 Avenue E – U.S. Hwy. 98 @ 26th St., was demolished and is now home to an Ace Hardware.
If anyone can add more to these comments, please do — and thank you!
The site is now a hardware store(Ace), a supermarket(IGA), and a Family Savers store(and possibly Burger King restaurant too?).
Boxoffice, March 19, 1955: “James Nichols is the new owner of the Shell Drive-In and has changed its name to the No. 1 Drive-In. An improvement program will be started at once which will include the installation of CinemaScope. Stereophonic sound, new equipment and other improvements are planned. There is to be a new concession stand and it is probable that short order hot snacks will be available.”