Carmel Drive-In

2400 N. Cherry Street,
Mount Carmel, IL 62863

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shawnh
shawnh on January 24, 2020 at 7:44 pm

I worked there the last season and a few years prior, helped to build the mini golf course. Was a wonderful time before the digital age…

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on July 19, 2018 at 3:34 am

The Carmel Drive-In Theatre launched on June 23, 1950 with “Sitting Pretty.” The $75,000 facility had a 38' by 50' screen image on its 60' high tower. The Carmel had a playground and a miniature golf course to keep patrons entertained. It also hosted a weekend flea market during the daylight hours. The Carmel Drive-In closed on Halloween Night of 1982 in style with a triple feature of “Son of the Blob,” “Banana Monster” and “The Werewolf v. Vampire Woman.” The Carmel Church of Christ purchased the drive-in property for other purposes.

jwmovies
jwmovies on September 17, 2012 at 10:43 pm

Approx. address for this drive-in was 2400 North Cherry St.

rivest266
rivest266 on June 17, 2012 at 12:55 am

This was on N. Cherry St just past Cherry Hill Drive. The Church of Christ now stands on its site. USGS aerial photo posted here.