The era of the automobile not only changed how people lived and worked but also created new opportunities for entertainment. The Family Drive-In Theatre is one of the few survivors of the many drive-ins that dotted the nation in the mid-twentieth century. This well-preserved complex features streamlined forms and the pastel colors that evoke the post

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World War II era. The glass ticket booth is topped by an oversized shed roof supported by slim metal poles. The snack bar, with projection room above, features a stainless steel interior, counters, and large plate-glass windows. The drive-in is the most intact example of its type in the lower Shenandoah Valley.