Moonlite Theatre

Moonlite Theatre

Moonlight Theatre, July 2013
Location 17555 Lee Highway, near Abingdon, Virginia
Coordinates 36°40′26″N 82°03′00″W / 36.67389°N 82.05000°W / 36.67389; -82.05000Coordinates: 36°40′26″N 82°03′00″W / 36.67389°N 82.05000°W / 36.67389; -82.05000
Area 13.3 acres (5.4 ha)
Built 1949 (1949)
Architectural style Drive-in theatre
NRHP Reference # 07000802[1]
VLR # 095-5256
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 8, 2007
Designated VLR June 6, 2007[2]

The Moonlite Theatre, also known as the Moonlite Drive-In, is a historic drive-in theater located near Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1949. Remaining original building and structures include the 65-foot-tall screen tower and office wing, the ticket booth, the concession stand/projector booth building, and the neon-illuminated attraction board at the edge of the highway. The theatre includes 454 parking/viewing spaces designed as reverse-incline ramps.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, and is one of only four drive in theaters nationwide to be awarded that distinction.[1]

The Moonlite closed in 2013 and was in danger of being lost due to neglect. However, it was later purchased by a local business man who began renovations. Although these were not yet complete, it re-opened and began showing its traditional week-end double features in October of 2016.

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Michael J. Pulice (April 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Moonlite Theatre" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos


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