75 Years of Drive-ins

Though Hollingshead's initial outlet closed after a few years, his idea caught on. By the end of 1934 theaters had opened in Texas, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles (above).
Courtesy Hollingshead family

Growth
Though Hollingshead's initial outlet closed after a few years, his idea caught on. By the end of 1934 theaters had opened in Texas, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles (above).

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