Twilite Drive-In
937 Phillips Lane,
Louisville,
KY
40209
937 Phillips Lane,
Louisville,
KY
40209
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Previously operated by: United Artists Theater Circuit Inc.
Architects: Louis A. Arru
Previous Names: Twin Drive-In
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The Twin Drive-In opened on June 30, 1950. The screen tower was located in the center of the site, with a screen on each side. There were two projection booths and concession stands. The Twin Drive-In could accommodate 1,800 cars and had two seating areas for walk-in patrons, each seating 300. There was a playground located at the base of the screen tower.
It was re-named Twilite Drive-In in March 1953. It was closed in late-September 1980. An amusement park now operates on the site.
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Ken Roe
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In 1956 it parked 1900 cars and was owned by Campbell.
PLEASE CHANGE SPELLING OF STREET NAME TO:
cRittenden
cHittenden makes Google Map show the Southern United States and Central America. Not very helpful in finding the location of the Drive-In.
Open for sure in 1967.
Open till ~1985 approximate? Your welcome to verify if this is the correct date.
Owned:
1955-1967 4th Avenue Amusements/Fourth Avenue Corp. of Louisville, Ky. D. Irving Long, President, which had 17 theaters in Kentucky an Indiana in 1967.
1969 United Artists Theater Circuit, Inc. of Great Neck, N.Y., Michael A. Naify, Honorary Chairman of the Board, Marshall Naify, President. In 1967 they had 310 theaters in California, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, and Kentucky.
Anyone have more info or photos?
The correct address is:937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
It is now the Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park
March 6th, 1953 reopening ad as Twilite Drive-In as well as the opening ad from June 30th, 1950 in the photo section for this drive-in.
I think it finally closed around 78 or 79. I remember leaving the fairgrounds and seeing the movies. I think it ended up showing porn.
Closed In Late September 1980, Right After The 1980 Season.