Starlite Drive-In
850 S. Highway 281,
Aberdeen,
SD
57401
850 S. Highway 281,
Aberdeen,
SD
57401
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Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the Starlite Drive-In parked 360 cars and was owned by Aberdeen Starlite Theatres. By 1955 it was operated by the Welworth Theater Co. chain.
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Yeah, I think that was a misprint. This theater was located at about 2029 134th Street or 691 US 281 (depending on where you click). There is new development along the edge of the property, but the ramps are still faintly visible.
I was going to post that address. In the 1997 view on GE, you can make out the first 6 rows or so, and that’s about it.. Screen was to the West, to the right where the little pond is now.
I KNEW it was a misprint,but went with the book I had I serached all over North Dakota for another Aberdeen.
Open ~1950-~1985? Anyone care to verify the exact dates?
Open for sure in 1967.
Owners:
1955-1964 Welworth Theaters
1969-1985 Midcontinent Theater Co. (Midco)
Need more info and photos.
A more accurate address for this theater is 850 S Highway 281, Aberdeen, SD 57401. This points directly to the entrance road. Sodak Sports sits at the entrance. An empty field is where the drive in stood. Please update.
Last season for this drive-in: 1984. 1935-1951 archives are missing.
Last operated by Midco.
The outline is still present along with faint hints of ramps, the remains of the projection booth/concession stand, some of which may still be standing (hard to tell), and the foundation of the screen.
The old entrance has been obliterated. But access to the property today is along the old exit road which also still exists.