Pawnee Drive-In
North Platte,
NE
69101
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Pawnee Drive-In was opened prior to 1955. It has been closed for some 20+ years.
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Randy A Carlisle
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Randy it parked 350 cars and was owned in 1956 by COMMONWEALTH THEATRES.
Commonwealth operated this theatre from 1955 thru its closing in 1985. It was located about 2 and ½ miles NE of town.
A long run for one theatre chain.
This Photo & more can be seen on flickr.com. Photo(s) taken in November of 2007.. Enjoy
Randy A Carlisle – Historical Photographer
Randy…Did the owner say anything about why it is still standing after 20 years? Maybe reopen?
hispeed54… Can’t remember right off but it seems like it was where the drive in would need more than he could afford.?? & if I remember correctly, he was an older man & just didn’t have the interest in him anymore.?? (Guessing from what I remember – Remember this was almost 5 yrs ago I took the shots). I would think that the snack bar would either have to be totally renovated or demolish it & start over.. The screen was still in good shape as you can see in the photo(s).. Just sum paint mainly needed. TO bad someone couldn’t get it going again. It was kind of out in the country if I remember right…..
Randy A Carlisle
What is the exact address?
Approx. address for this drive-in was 4426 Rodeo Road.