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Jun 19, 2020 · Drive-in theaters were an American staple, and Louisville had plenty of them. (Photo by Eric Bartley/Flickr) Back in the 1950s, the drive-in movie theater was an American staple, a place where families would sit in their cars, one muffled speaker perched on a window, watching family movies and eating family-sized feasts of popcorn, candy and soda.
Feb 26, 2015 · In my memory, the glorious end of Movie Row came in a short period in the mid-1960s. Louisville was a certified big city in my childhood; in the 1950s and 1960s it was among the nation’s top 25 or 30. But rarely did we have a Hollywood premiere with Klieg lights, tuxedos and the like. It did happen once in my childhood, on the eve of my ...
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Dec 12, 2018 · This collection consists of theater broadsides from the mid-19th through mid-20th centuries, which document the performing arts scene in Louisville, Kentucky. The broadsides advertise performances at Louisville theaters, including productions of plays, concerts, comedic routines, dance performances, variety shows, and other entertainment events.
Oct 3, 2023 · The Moonlite Drive-In in Owsley County (photograph below) operated from 1949 to 2012, and looks like it could easily reopen at any time. Looking toward the screen and the road. Moonlite Drive-In, Booneville, Kentucky. Many company towns in Eastern Kentucky had movie theaters in the early 20th century. The Pastime Theater in Vicco, in Hazard ...
Jul 25, 2023 · Check out this list of 12 historic theaters that can be found across the Bluegrass State from Russell Springs to Maysville, Hopkinsville to Elizabethtown and more. Plan a special visit to appreciate the theaters’ architecture and try to take in a tour or show while you’re there! #1 Star Theater, Russell Springs
Jun 19, 2023 · How Many Drive-In Movie Theaters Are in Kentucky? Drive-In Movie says that out of the approximate 120 drive-ins that were in Kentucky, there are only seven of them still operational. SEVEN!
Apr 28, 2022 · 12 Best Fishing Lodges In Kentucky, USA - Updated 2024. 1. Calvert Drive-In. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Calvert Drive-In (@calvert_drive_in) Editor’s note: This drive-in theater is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
