Holiday Drive-In
4078 US-51,
Tamaroa,
IL
62888
4078 US-51,
Tamaroa,
IL
62888
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Previous Names: Melody Drive-In
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This drive-in was actually across the highway from this address (the address is for a truck parts shop). It was opened in summer of 1948 as the Melody Drive-In and retained this name until May 1965 when it was renamed Holiday Drive-In. it was still open in 1977. It had been demolished by 1982. Ramps can still be seen from aerials.
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James Monroe
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This drive in was open till at least 1977.
Boxoffice, May 10, 1965: “Mr. and Mrs. Al Spargur, owners of the Grand Theatre (in Du Quoin IL), have reopened the former Melody Drive-In under the name of Holiday Drive-In. Located several miles south of Tamaroa, it has been closed since February for repairs and renovation. The concession stand and projection room have been remodeled and some new equipment added. Repairs have been made to the 45x80-foot screen. New lighting has been added to the entrance and speakers have been tuned and repaired.”
It looks like the theater was immediately demolished after closure. A 1982 aerial view looks like the entire theater is almost gone except for the entrance trails.
Opened in the summer of 1948.