Moonlite Theatre
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Moonlite Theatre | |
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Moonlight Theatre, July 2013 | |
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| Location | 17555 Lee Highway, near Abingdon, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°40′26″N 82°03′00″W / 36.67389°N 82.05000°WCoordinates: 36°40′26″N 82°03′00″W / 36.67389°N 82.05000°W |
| Area | 13.3 acres (5.4 ha) |
| Built | 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 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Michael J. Pulice (April 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Moonlite Theatre" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
