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Starlite
Drive-In
US 29, midway between Chatham and Gretna, Va.
capacity: 250 cars
years of operation: 1950-75
currently: propane dealership
New management in 1975 attempted to move it to a family orientation with (older) G and PG movies, but failed. Founding operator was Everett Haley.
Click here to see the 1990 USGS map depicting the
drive-in and surrounding area.
Click here to see a 1994 aerial photo depicting the
drive-in's remains. The ramp pattern is faintly outlined.
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formerly the Starlite Drive-In
marquee. Photo taken Sept. 1999.