Starlite Drive-In

850 S. Highway 281,
Aberdeen, SD 57401

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Kenmore
Kenmore on June 3, 2026 at 6:16 pm

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.

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on June 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Last operated by Midco.

rivest266
rivest266 on June 3, 2026 at 10:41 am

Last season for this drive-in: 1984. 1935-1951 archives are missing.

jwmovies
jwmovies on February 16, 2019 at 2:41 am

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.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois
Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on October 30, 2010 at 8:08 am

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.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on October 27, 2010 at 3:56 am

I KNEW it was a misprint,but went with the book I had I serached all over North Dakota for another Aberdeen.

Silicon Sam
Silicon Sam on October 26, 2010 at 8:47 pm

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.

AndyCallahanMajorMajor
AndyCallahanMajorMajor on October 26, 2010 at 4:20 pm

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.