Soldier Creek Drive-In
1621 S. Douglas Boulevard,
Midwest City,
OK
73130
1621 S. Douglas Boulevard,
Midwest City,
OK
73130
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This was actually renamed the Soldier Creek Drive-In on July 29, 1964. Prior to that theater’s renaming, the screen was moved from the north end to the south end of the lot early that same year because of many reports of vehicle accidents caused by people driving down Douglas Boulevard and watching the movie at the same time.
The drive-in was still called the Bomber in a December 1962 Daily Oklahoman article. OTOH, I found it listed in an ad in July 1966 as the Soldier Creek, and it was included in a merger with Gulf States in June 1968, so I’m not sure how long it stayed open.
This opened as the Bomber Drive-In on May 23rd, 1952. Grand opening ad in the photo section for this theatre.
Drive-in 54,
Just wanted to let you know, your picture is actually of the “BOMBER” drive in. Same location, but the Barton Family rebuilt it with a different orientation and larger capacity in the early 60’s, renaming it the Soldier creek Drive-in.
Here is a aerial view
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Approx. address for this drive-in was 1621 South Douglas Boulevard.