270 Drive-In
2925 Dunn Road,
Florissant,
MO
63033
2925 Dunn Road,
Florissant,
MO
63033
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The 270 Drive-In opened in 1964 by Arthur Theatres with a capacity of 1,200 cars making it the largest drive-in in the St. Louis area. Located on Dunn Road and West Florissant Avenue just off I-270, its large marquee with the yellow tower and flashing red ball on top was visible for miles coming up and down the interstate.
This was one of the last theatres that the Arthurs operated when they went into financial dificulties and finally went out of business. It was demolished in 1981 to make way for the Clock Tower Shopping Center.
Contributed by
Chuck Van Bibber
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So Mr. Stivers was the one that bought the hand truck.
When exactly did the 270 open in 1964? I’m doing some research on what movies played in St. Louis at certain drive-ins and I’m up thru August 1964 and I have yet to come across any advertising for the 270 Drive-In.
Due to problems, the 1964 planned opening was missed. Venue finally opened on September 1, 1965.
The last season was that of 1984.
Does anyone know what caused Arthur Enterprises to go bankrupt?
Does anyone know what became of Marvin Stiver or Joan/Mary Shook?
Operation held on until September 1984. Final bill: Bolero & Last
American Virgin.
You can see an aerial view from 1971 if you enter the theater address on this site.
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No thanks. Too much typing involved. I’ll wait for a photo to be posted.
Thanks for posting the photo Chuck. I knew if I waited long enough one would appear. :)
More pics of the 270 (and other St. Louis area theatres & drive-ins) here: St. Louis Flashback Movie & Drive-In Theatres
I worked at 270 drive inn , with Marv Stivers, my mom and dad worked for him in the very early 50’s and introduced them ,I will ask my dad which theater it was in st. louis