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Circle 25 Drive-In Theatre
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1071 E New Circle Rd
Lexington KY
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| Record #9617 |
Opened: April 26, 1956
Closed: 1982
Demolished: Yes (date unknown)
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Capacity: 1250 cars
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Current Organ: none |
| Also Known As: Circle 25 Auto |
| Previously operated by: Mid-States Theatres, Hallmark Releasing |
Information for this tour was contributed by Tim Reed. Opened in 1956, across the street from the Family Drive-In. Built by J. Waller Rhodes, the Lexington Sheriff. This huge theatre was under construction for 2 years and featured space for 1250 cars. It was originally built to accomodate horizontal Vista-Vision projection, but the format waned before the theatre opened. Leased to Hallmark in 1973, leased to Mid-States Theatres, 1975. Closed 1982.
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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 7/16/2023.
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