West-Vue Drive-In
8601 Hickman Road,
Urbandale,
IA
50322
8601 Hickman Road,
Urbandale,
IA
50322
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Interesting that the buildings currently occupying the area were the ramps were located are aligned to face where the screen was located. Making the entire layout mimic that of the drive-in which was replaced.
Opened on June 1, 1951 with Gene Kelly in “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” and the Bowery Boys in “Lucky Losers” along with an unnamed cartoon.
The West-Vue’s last day of operation was September 20, 1977 with “Nasty Habits” and “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” along with two cartoons.
June 1st, 1951 grand opening ad in photo section.
Does anyone have some better photos of the West-Vue Drive-In theatre? Meanwhile, more info can be found here: http://www.drive-ins.com/detail/iatwest
A December 9, 1950 Box-Office Magazine article announces the incorporation of the original owner – The West-Vue Drive-In Theatre Corp. of Des Moines: View link