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TerraServer image.  The theater is near the top of the picture.

Credit: Shadow King

Added: 8/24/2004

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During a recent trip up US219 in eastern West Virginia, I came across this old drive in.  I was AMAZED that the equipment was still there.  It was clearly a land that time forgot.  The entire place was falling in on top of itself.  However, I took some re

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a picture of the movie marquis letters inside the ticket house.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a picture of the ticket house.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a picture of the dual projectors inside the movie house.  As you can see, the roof has completely collapsed on top of them.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Picture of the Movie Director's Chair with reels on the right.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Photo of the production table.  You can see the microphone for announcement... "Last call for concessions"  :)

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a shot of the projection house.  As you can see, its completely run down.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a picture of the reels 'as is'.  These have not been touched in YEARS!  You can still see the film in them.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Splicing unit for the film

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Left projector...  Just as they left it.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Reel storage

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Picture of the concession stand with its room collapsed on top of it.

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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Here is a photo looking behind the counter.  I found it interesting that the cups are still in the same place in the back and that the old cash register read .10.  I didn't even think to look for money!  :)  Hope you enjoyed the pictures and I look forwar

Credit: Greg Puckett

Added: 5/9/2007

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