Midway Drive-In

2008 US-63,
West Plains, MO 65775

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The Midway Drive-In is a short-lived drive-in located two miles south of West Plains on Highway 63 (Jan.Howard Expressway).

The Midway Drive-In opened its gates on April 25, 1957 with Cary Grant in “To Catch A Thief” along with a cartoon, and operated only for two seasons, closing after the 1958 season.

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Kenmore
Kenmore on December 24, 2023 at 5:34 pm

A closer address is 2008 US-63, West Plains, MO.

A 1980 aerial shows the drive-in demolished, but you can clearly see the outline, ramps, and the projector booth/concession stand appears to still be present.

Today, the property is the home to Duke Boyz, an automotive supply and repair shop. The property retains the distinctive fan-shape of the old drive-in.

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on December 25, 2023 at 6:48 pm

Looks like an average 150-to-200-car drive-in. I don’t see any ads right after the 1958 season, so that is just my guess.

Kenmore
Kenmore on December 26, 2023 at 2:47 pm

The projection booth/concession stand made it to at least 1995. Today, you can still see its foundation sitting between the two buildings.

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