Semri Drive-In
1900 10th Street,
Silvis,
IL
61282
1900 10th Street,
Silvis,
IL
61282
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The Semri Drive-In was opened on August 4, 1951 with Claudette Colbert in “Three Came Home”, Rex Allen in “Hills of Oklahoma” & a ‘sneak preview’ at midnight. It was closed in 1982.
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An undated photo postcard of the Semri Drive-In in Silvis.
This was at 1900 10th Street. An senior home now stands on its site.
1965 photo added credit Jennifer Scott.
Why the name Semri?
Silvis-East Moline-Rock Island=Semri.
Opened on August 4 1951. Grand opening ad posted
Additional history and image added credit Retro Quad Cities.
“On May 24, 1950, it was announced that a drive in would be constructed during the summer on 10th Street in Silvis.
Note the architect’s sketch showing it as the Rustic Drive-In.
It would hold 700 cars and cost $100,000.”