About this property
Beverly Drive-In Theatre opened May 29, 1948, as a cinema structure in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was operated continuously by the original owners until 1987, then reopened in 2001 under new management. Following substantial damage to the infrastructure by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Beverly Drive-In never recovered. In 2008, the drive-in was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, a fire of unknown origin destroyed the facility.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000761. It was listed on July 29, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Beverly Drive-In Theatre listed on the National Register?
Beverly Drive-In Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Beverly Drive-In Theatre?
Beverly Drive-In Theatre is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beverly Drive-In Theatre?
The period of significance for Beverly Drive-In Theatre is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1948.
Can I research the history near Beverly Drive-In Theatre?
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