LAKEWOOD DRIVE-IN

Location:2100 E. Carson (S/E corner of Carson & Cherry), Lakewood.
Year built:1948/49.
Operated by:Pacific Theatres
Vehicle Capacity:904
Notes:One screen. Screen tower similar design to the El Monte, Van Nuys, and Vermont drive-in towers.
Closed in the 80's. Demolished but some remnants still visible including entrance and exit driveway,
concrete foundation to screen and marquee and the lot can be seen.

***July 1, 1998 update:No trace of the Lakewood remains. The property is being graded for commercial development.


Circa 1952 - Photo added 08/23/00


Long Beach Press Telegram 1951

Photo below added 12/24/02, courtesy Gary Ciriello Collection