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When and where did the drive-in theater boom begin?
- The drive-in theater boom first began on June 6, 1933.
- Richard Hollingshead opened the country’s first drive-in movie theater in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.
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How did drive-in theaters spread across the U.S.?
- Following that day, drive-in theaters began popping up across the United States.
- Many of these theaters appeared in California.
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When did drive-in theaters become especially popular?
- The trend really took off during the 1940s.
- This was due to the invention of in-car speakers, enhancing the viewing experience.
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Why do families still visit drive-in theaters today?
- Families continue to visit drive-in theaters for affordable, outdoor family fun.
- Drive-ins are especially popular during the summer season.
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What makes California drive-in theaters special?
- These California drive-in theaters offer their own unique piece of Americana.
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