June 6, 1933, was just like any other summer day for many I am sure. But did you know o this day in history that the first drive-in opens? Now you might be underwhelmed at this discovery but for me, it’s a trip down memory lane. I freaking love the drive-in, and I only have a solid memory of one drive-in experience. Star Wars! Get comfy, get your snacks, and get the speaker placed on your door, all of these are lead-ups to what is guaranteed to be an incredible moment. My mom says I also saw Herbie, the Love Bug at the theatre. You will forgive me if I do not recall the details, I was still baking in the belly.
Camden, New Jersey! and the creative inspiration of Park-In Theaters–the term “drive-in” developed and created by Richard Hollingshead, a self-proclaimed movie fan and a sales manager at his father’s company, Whiz Auto Products, in Camden. Keep in mind this was probably surreal to many. The world is still feeling the aftershocks of the Great Depression, which will last for at least a decade to fully recover. The drive-in had to be a social hotspot where teenagers gathered to be teenagers, couples nuzzled, and families shared movie encounters. The original fee was 25 cents per car, 25 cents per person and nobody paid more than $1. Personally, I think this is an incredible trend that needs to be reignited! #historymysteries
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