Marion Drive-In
1822 N. Court Street,
Marion,
IL
62959
1822 N. Court Street,
Marion,
IL
62959
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The Marion Drive-In was opened on September 8, 1955. It was closed in February 1984. Now WDDD-FM radio on the land. Some ramps are still visible behind the radio station.
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Boxoffice, Aug. 20, 1955: “Stewart Cluster of Johnston City, Ill., has tentatively set August 29 as the grand opening date for his 500-car Marion Drive-In on Highway 37 a mile and a half north of Marion”
Motion Picture Herald, Sept. 24, 1955: “The new Marion drive-in near Marion, Ill., has opened. It is owned by Stewart Cluster of Johnston City, Ill. The theatre lot has room for 500 automobiles.”
It also appears that the remains of the projection booth/concession stand are still present.
Opened on September 8, 1955.
Closed in February 1984, that’s when it was sold to the radio station.