66 Drive-In
17231 Old 66 Boulevard,
Carthage,
MO
64836
17231 Old 66 Boulevard,
Carthage,
MO
64836
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Originally opened in the early days of American post war drive-in boom in 1949. The 66 Drive-In had parking for 400 cars and a seating area for 18 walk-in patrons. It went dark as eventually most drive-ins did after the boom had gone bust.
The story of the 66 Drive-In didn’t end in darkness though. In one of the most ambitious efforts of the dozens that have succeeded in resurrecting abandoned drive-ins, the old 66 Drive-In was brought back from brink and reopened in 1997.
Now it is open seasonally and the big screen shows double features with the audio provided by local FM radio broadcast. Admission is $5.00 for 13 and up. Children 12 and under are a $1.00. No charge for a child if they are in a car set.
It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003
66 Drive-In ** (added 2003 – District – #03000182)
Also known as 66 Drive-In Historic District
17231 Old 66 Blvd., Carthage
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
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This is a night view of the 66 Drive-In.
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Here are a few July 2008 photos.
This photo is from 1998.
Another 2008 photo can be seen here.
This is a photo from 1992.
Here is a 2009 photo.