A representation of the Halifax Drive-In Theatre, Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, produced on a wood block by Hometowne Collectibles for the Halifax Area Historical Society.
On the back of the block is the following description of the Drive-In:
HALIFAX DRIVE-IN
Halifax, Pennsylvania
The Halifax Drive-In was located on the land where the Giant shopping plaza now resides. It opened in 1950 and ran continuously until October 4, 1992. The last two movies shown on the big screen were “Honeymoon in Vegas” and “Single White Female.”
Marvin Troutman of Martro Theatres purchased the Drive-In in 1960 and was the owner/operator until its demolition in 1993.
The Halifax Drive-In was of average size with a screen 75 to 90 feet wide and 50 feet high and ample parking for 450 vehicles.
This was the 14th in a series of these small block collectibles sponsored by the Halifax Area Historical Society. For information on the availability of this item and other items in the series, contact the society through its Facebook page.
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