Peninsula Twin Drive-In

12073 Jefferson Avenue,
Newport News, VA 23606

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39Tale
39Tale on May 27, 2018 at 2:33 pm

I saw Halloween there in 1978-79. Sometime after it closed, but while it stood, the snack bar was being used as a Flea Market. The 1983-1984 time frame sounds right.

wsasser
wsasser on March 30, 2017 at 11:32 pm

The last ad that I found was dated Aug 30, 1983.

Feb. 18, 1984 Notice that property was sold to satisfy a $330,000 lien against Drive In by American International Pictures vs. Price Enterprises, Inc.

rivest266
rivest266 on March 22, 2017 at 11:43 pm

This opened on May 8th, 1970 and the 2nd screen a week later. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Sheet
Sheet on September 4, 2013 at 2:57 am

I worked there in 1972-73 and both screens were there then, I worked in the snack bar.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on March 3, 2011 at 4:08 pm

Closed ~1982? Can anyone verify the exact date?

After it closed the Snack Bar Building was used as an indoor firing range.

More info and photos are always welcome.