Westchester County’s first drive-in movie theatre was opened in Croton in 1948. It was designed, owned and operated by Jerome Britchey. Eventually a miniature golf course and driving range were added to the complex. The theatre was built on farmland that was part of the original Van Cortlandt Manor. The theatre had room for 500 cars and ran two shows nightly. It closed in 1972.
Croton also had a 24 lane bowling alley on property adjacent to the theatre. The Starlight Lanes Bowling Center opened in 1959 and lasted about 20 years. The building now houses the NY Sports Club.
