Weirs Beach Drive-In For Sale

minni on winni · 05-08-2015, 07:46 PM

Hope this isn't new to just me
Heard the drive in at the Weirs is up for sale.
Anyone know if it's true. Sad if it is. Another piece of the past gone.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 05-09-2015, 06:49 AM

I think everything on that corner has been for sale. The burned out saloon has some work being done. Hopefully the dump drive-in will go too.
I believe the new zoning to 'residential' has caused some property owners to act. The drive-in has preliminary approval to be a concert venue for Motorcycle Week. Foxwoods Resorts is a partner in this potential event. The concert venue will hold up to 30,000 people. No announcement of what bands will play but a rumor making the rounds is Aerosmith. Boxing was supposed to be part of the event but that looks like a no go. Here's a link to today's story.

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/index...-for-bike-week

Woodsy · 05-11-2015, 08:35 AM

The Drive In is for sale at a whopping $2.5 MILLION dollars (read that in your best Dr. Evil voice)

I doubt it will be sold anytime soon as any development of the property would require additional access points. That will not happen without the purchase of ROW's from either Thurston's Marine or Faro's Italian Grille. Not to mention, depending on the type of development, there is sure to be opposition in some manner from local residents.

The property that the Saloon was on is being paved over. The building have been torn down, the lot graded. Probably pave it this week? They were asking $1.8 MILLION for that lot... I do not see it for sale on the MLS anymore, but it is essentially unbuildable due to current setback rules...

As far the Concert venue goes.... GOOD LUCK! 30,000 people?? WHERE? Where would they park? What about the infrastructure needed to support that many people? 30,000 people drinking are going to go in Porta potties? And let me get this straight.... after the concert 30,000 people are going to leave the facility right by the Weirs Beach sign?? That's already a Bike Week choke point....

Just to give you an idea of how many people 30,000 works out to be in a concert venue...

Meadowbrook Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford seats 8,300 people...

Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester NH seats 10,050 people...

Xfinity Center in Mansfield MA seats 19,900 people...

TD Garden in Boston seats 19,600 people...

There is NO WAY the Weirs could support 30,000 people for a concert! The City of Laconia is out of their minds if they permit this!

Woodsy

topwater · 05-11-2015, 10:32 AM

Word on the streets is Aero Smith will be playing there on MC week-end. Don't ask me how I know...I just DO.

Scott · 05-11-2015, 11:03 AM

It will be interesting to see how two extremely loud concerts will work out. I'm about a half mile away across the channel from the bands that would play at the lobster pound and could sing along with them if I wanted to.

Two stages that close together just seems like it will ruin the experience for both.

VitaBene · 05-11-2015, 11:09 AM

Thanks Woodsy, you just saved me a lot of typing!

MeredithMan · 05-11-2015, 11:51 AM

....If Laconia allows those large concerts on the Friday and Saturday nights of Bike Week, they are going to need the national guard. Seriously. I, too, have heard the Aerosmith rumor. Anyone remember their concert from the late 60's/early 70's where they hired The Hell's Angels to be their stage security? Some knucklehead strung out on recreational substances tried to storm the stage and guess what? Skewered on a sword by a Hells' Angels dude.

This just has disaster written all over it....!!!

GTO · 05-11-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

....If Laconia allows those large concerts on the Friday and Saturday nights of Bike Week, they are going to need the national guard. Seriously. I, too, have heard the Aerosmith rumor. Anyone remember their concert from the late 60's/early 70's where they hired The Hell's Angels to be their stage security? Some knucklehead strung out on recreational substances tried to storm the stage and guess what? Skewered on a sword by a Hells' Angels dude.

This just has disaster written all over it....!!!

I think it was the Rolling Stones and they paid the Hell's Angels in beer

SIKSUKR · 05-11-2015, 01:58 PM

That concert was also at Altamont Ca.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...bleed-19700121

MeredithMan · 05-11-2015, 02:34 PM

stones and aerosmith.....both bands are: skinny, ugly, old, neither one can sing....I know it's hard to confuse them, but somehow I did.....

georgeisallheart · 05-12-2015, 11:34 PM

I saw this on WMUR's homepage.

http://www.wmur.com/news/weirs-beach...-sale/32990954

fatlazyless · 05-13-2015, 04:33 PM

In today's LaDaSun article, the listing broker for this old drive-in movie property said it would require a buyer-developer with imagination, and it could become an 8-acre, waterfront retail shopping mall and restaurant venue that would unlock the potential of the Weirs.

... indeed! ...... bring it on! ..... let's get the waterfront shopping mall and restaurant venue construction rolling....plus don't forget the Wow Trail is designed for that spot too! ..... viva le transformation! .... with just a wee bit of imagination!

Misha888 · 05-13-2015, 06:27 PM

because based on Debt Service, it's worth half of what they're asking.

Good grief.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

In today's LaDaSun article, the listing broker for this old drive-in movie property said it would require a buyer-developer with imagination, and it could become an 8-acre, waterfront retail shopping mall and restaurant venue that would unlock the potential of the Weirs.

... indeed! ...... bring it on! ..... let's get the waterfront shopping mall and restaurant venue construction rolling....plus don't forget the Wow Trail is designed for that spot too! ..... viva le transformation! .... with just a wee bit of imagination!

Donzi Minx · 05-14-2015, 05:33 AM

Geeez,
Saw the first Star Wars there.
My times are a changing!
Broaden that tax base rules.....wait that's only in Mass.

Scott · 05-14-2015, 07:55 AM

A large, gently sloping pre-cleared lot next to a beach.

The Weirs is going to lose yet another reason to visit and gain another subdivision of cookie-cutter homes/condos that are probably empty more often than occupied.

jetlag100 · 05-14-2015, 09:19 AM

I saw "The Phantom of The Opera" there when I was maybe 6.....50 yrs. ago...never been back since!

Pineedles · 05-14-2015, 01:01 PM

It was "Old Yeller" for me. Just reread the story on Wiki, since I only remember pieces of it. Sad story. I wonder what my parent were thinking?

Happy Gourmand · 05-14-2015, 01:21 PM

Does this seem like a great opportunity for somebody with deep pockets to develop that land to become the beginning of the revitalization of Weirs Beach?
Rusty? Alex?

rsmlp · 05-14-2015, 04:19 PM

bout time. it's an eyesore.

songkrai · 05-14-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

bout time. it's an eyesore.

More cheap condos !

05-08-2015, 07:46 PM	#1
minni on winni Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 105 Thanks: 184 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Weirs Beach Drive-In For Sale Hope this isn't new to just me Heard the drive in at the Weirs is up for sale. Anyone know if it's true. Sad if it is. Another piece of the past gone.

05-11-2015, 08:35 AM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	The Drive In is for sale at a whopping $2.5 MILLION dollars (read that in your best Dr. Evil voice) I doubt it will be sold anytime soon as any development of the property would require additional access points. That will not happen without the purchase of ROW's from either Thurston's Marine or Faro's Italian Grille. Not to mention, depending on the type of development, there is sure to be opposition in some manner from local residents. The property that the Saloon was on is being paved over. The building have been torn down, the lot graded. Probably pave it this week? They were asking $1.8 MILLION for that lot... I do not see it for sale on the MLS anymore, but it is essentially unbuildable due to current setback rules... As far the Concert venue goes.... GOOD LUCK! 30,000 people?? WHERE? Where would they park? What about the infrastructure needed to support that many people? 30,000 people drinking are going to go in Porta potties? And let me get this straight.... after the concert 30,000 people are going to leave the facility right by the Weirs Beach sign?? That's already a Bike Week choke point.... Just to give you an idea of how many people 30,000 works out to be in a concert venue... Meadowbrook Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford seats 8,300 people... Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester NH seats 10,050 people... Xfinity Center in Mansfield MA seats 19,900 people... TD Garden in Boston seats 19,600 people... There is NO WAY the Weirs could support 30,000 people for a concert! The City of Laconia is out of their minds if they permit this! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid. Last edited by Woodsy; 05-11-2015 at 07:24 PM.

05-11-2015, 11:03 AM	#5
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	It will be interesting to see how two extremely loud concerts will work out. I'm about a half mile away across the channel from the bands that would play at the lobster pound and could sing along with them if I wanted to. Two stages that close together just seems like it will ruin the experience for both. __________________ Scott

05-11-2015, 11:51 AM	#7
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 864 Thanks: 233 Thanked 768 Times in 302 Posts	Call out the tanks and the national guard... ....If Laconia allows those large concerts on the Friday and Saturday nights of Bike Week, they are going to need the national guard. Seriously. I, too, have heard the Aerosmith rumor. Anyone remember their concert from the late 60's/early 70's where they hired The Hell's Angels to be their stage security? Some knucklehead strung out on recreational substances tried to storm the stage and guess what? Skewered on a sword by a Hells' Angels dude. This just has disaster written all over it....!!!

05-11-2015, 01:58 PM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	That concert was also at Altamont Ca. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...bleed-19700121 __________________ SIKSUKR

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05-09-2015, 06:49 AM	#2
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	I think everything on that corner has been for sale. The burned out saloon has some work being done. Hopefully the dump drive-in will go too. I believe the new zoning to 'residential' has caused some property owners to act. The drive-in has preliminary approval to be a concert venue for Motorcycle Week. Foxwoods Resorts is a partner in this potential event. The concert venue will hold up to 30,000 people. No announcement of what bands will play but a rumor making the rounds is Aerosmith. Boxing was supposed to be part of the event but that looks like a no go. Here's a link to today's story. http://www.laconiadailysun.com/index...-for-bike-week

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05-11-2015, 10:32 AM	#4
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Word on the streets is Aero Smith will be playing there on MC week-end. Don't ask me how I know...I just DO.

05-11-2015, 11:09 AM	#6
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MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 864 Thanks: 233 Thanked 768 Times in 302 Posts	got them confused.... stones and aerosmith.....both bands are: skinny, ugly, old, neither one can sing....I know it's hard to confuse them, but somehow I did.....

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05-12-2015, 11:34 PM	#11
georgeisallheart Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 13 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Weirs Beach Drive-In For Sale I saw this on WMUR's homepage. http://www.wmur.com/news/weirs-beach...-sale/32990954

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05-13-2015, 04:33 PM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,525 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	In today's LaDaSun article, the listing broker for this old drive-in movie property said it would require a buyer-developer with imagination, and it could become an 8-acre, waterfront retail shopping mall and restaurant venue that would unlock the potential of the Weirs. ... indeed! ...... bring it on! ..... let's get the waterfront shopping mall and restaurant venue construction rolling....plus don't forget the Wow Trail is designed for that spot too! ..... viva le transformation! .... with just a wee bit of imagination! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

05-14-2015, 05:33 AM	#14
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Drive In Geeez, Saw the first Star Wars there. My times are a changing! Broaden that tax base rules.....wait that's only in Mass.

05-14-2015, 07:55 AM	#15
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	A large, gently sloping pre-cleared lot next to a beach. The Weirs is going to lose yet another reason to visit and gain another subdivision of cookie-cutter homes/condos that are probably empty more often than occupied. __________________ Scott

05-14-2015, 09:19 AM	#16
jetlag100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Revere, Massachusetts and Moultonborough, N.H. Posts: 311 Thanks: 228 Thanked 79 Times in 50 Posts	Weirs Drive In I saw "The Phantom of The Opera" there when I was maybe 6.....50 yrs. ago...never been back since!

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Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,535 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	It was "Old Yeller" for me. Just reread the story on Wiki, since I only remember pieces of it. Sad story. I wonder what my parent were thinking?

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Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Does this seem like a great opportunity for somebody with deep pockets to develop that land to become the beginning of the revitalization of Weirs Beach? Rusty? Alex?

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05-14-2015, 04:19 PM	#19
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 462 Thanks: 5 Thanked 160 Times in 81 Posts	bout time. it's an eyesore.