Diamond State Drive-In Theater; Felton, DE
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Just off Hwy 13 in Felton, Delaware, the Diamond State Drive-In Theater has been entertaining "auto-viewers" since August of 1949. Unfortunately, after the 2008 season, the screen will go dark.
Waymark Code: WM3VGX
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2008
Views: 118
In the 1950's Delaware had 9 drive-in theaters. Today, the Diamond State Drive-In Theater is the only drive-in left.
The Diamond State Drive-In Theatre opened for business on August 12, 1949, utilizing two large speakers on opposite sides of the screen, which could be heard 3 miles away! The theater changed hands in 1950, and the first "upgrade" was to in-car speakers.
The original screen was also quite different then, being constructed of fabric that could be raised and lowered for showings. A smaller permanent screen was put in place, and then in 1972, the screen that stands today was erected.
The Diamond State Drive-In, from its opening in 1947 until June, 2007, remained under the ownership of Mildred and Albert Steele. Mildred passed in 2005, and Albert followed in 2007...and ownership was transferred.
The new owners, upon appriasal of the land, were told it's value would be greater if the land was vacant. That said, 2008 will be the last season the Diamond State Drive-In Theater will ight this section of Hwy 13.
Movie Theater: Movie Theater
Web Address of Movie Theater: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
Hwy 13
Felton, DE USA
19943
Admission Price: 8.00
Opening/ Closing: From: 04/01/2008 To: 10/31/2008
Movie Title:
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