Swan Drive-In Theater; Blue Ridge, GA
N 34° 51.489 W 084° 19.583
16S E 744423 N 3860573
The Swan is located in Blue Ridge, Ga and is still in operation.
Waymark Code: WM9RF
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2006
Views: 232
WHY THE DRIVE-IN THEATRE WAS NAMED SWAN
During World War 11, Mr. Tilley was stationed in England part of the time before being sent into The Omaha Beach Landing in the Normandy Invasion, while in England he admired the Swans swimming on the lakes and ponds. They were so beautiful and peaceful he suggested this name "Swan" for the new drive-in. Mr. Jones also liked the name as it was short and would be easy to use a neon sign with. This is why the drive-in was named "SWAN". Mr. Jones served in the Marines before World War 11. During the first part of the World War 11, he was stationed in Panama helping build an Air Force Base, next he helped in the construction of an Air Force Base in West Palm Beach Florida.
Jack Jones Sr. and W.H. Tilley, jr. operated these theatres until 1959 when Mr. Tilley sold to Mr. Jones. The Swan Drive-In is still operating and is one of four Drive-In theatres left in the state of Georgia. The old Royal Theatre is still standing on East Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. and has been converted into Doctor's Offices. the Rialto Theatre was partially burned in 1963 and has been re-built as a Retail store.
Movie Theater: Movie Theater
Web Address of Movie Theater: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
651 Summit Street
Blue Ridge, GA USA
00000
Admission Price: 6.00
Opening/ Closing: From: 02/01/2007 To: 11/30/2007
Movie Title:
Vpr Ntr 2 [decrypt]
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