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Westgate Drive-In Theatre

8801 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie LA

Demolished Outdoor Theatre
Record #34779  
 Opened: April 29, 1965
 Closed: February 12, 1978
 Demolished: Yes (date unknown)
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Current Organ: none
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 Previously operated by: Joy Theatres, Gulf States Theatres

Joy Theatres was contracted to manage the Westgate when it opened, but was owned by Gulf States by the time a second screen was added in 1966. A tornado destroyed the screen in 1978 and the theater closed.



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Last featured 11/6/2009. Last edited 12/15/2012.


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