Indiana, Pa Drive In’s | Indiana, PA Photography | { Personal }

The drive-in theater has been a fixture of American culture since 1930’s. Friday & Saturday nights during the summer  (and all year round in warmer climates), millions of viewers pay the admission fee for themselves and their friends (at least the ones who aren’t hiding in the trunk), get some snacks at the concession stand, and watch two  movies projected on an outdoor screen from the privacy and comfort of their cars-or their lawn chairs and blankets. Although drive-ins are most popular in the United States, I’ve found out that they do exist around the world. The drive-in is an enduring symbol of Americana and I’ve had the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” (literally) and check out exactly what it takes to project the moving picture up on the big screen.

Thanks to a former client of mine Luke-which you may remember some of these photos I posted on the blog a while back.  There’s one pictured below. He had told me once or twice that if I came to the drive In’s and happened to bring my camera that he’d take me into the room where all the action happens. One thing that is extra special about the Indiana, PA Drive In’s is that they are still running on their original projection equipment purchased back in the 1950’s. In other words, they haven’t switched to the modern day digital way, they are still “burning the flame”. I have a greater appreciation for how everything works and although I’m cursed with always noticing the “black dot” on the screen, it’s just another reason I love the good old fashion American past times! I told you….I think I’m an old soul with a kids heart! 🙂

Mallory thoroughly enjoyed it and she even stayed awake 3/4 of the way thru the second movie! Memories were made tonight, she giggled at the funny spots and sat in complete suspense at others with her popcorn in her lap. We didn’t hear a peep out of her the whole movie!

Thanks again 🙂