Hillcrest Drive-In

Route 78,
Canton, IL 61520

506 cars

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MichaelKilgore on June 1, 2019 at 2:57 pm

The following week, BoxOffice magazine reported that the Hillcrest’s opening night featured the films Keep ‘Em Flying and Panhandle.

jwmovies on October 11, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Approx. location for this drive-in was Hwy 78 just NE of East Division St. in Norris, IL 61553. The screen foundation is still there.

rivest266 on May 26, 2012 at 4:35 pm

1973 photo added here.

Mike Rogers on September 4, 2010 at 7:42 am

THE HILLCREST DRIVE-IN in NORRIS,Illinois. parked 500 cars and in 1956 it was owned by E.Tukey and A.F. Stockberger.

Ret. AKC (NAC) CCC Bob Jensen, Manteno, Illinois on September 4, 2010 at 7:31 am

Sometimes listed as being in Norris which is only five miles North of Canton on Route 78.

Open for only a short time around ~1985 aproximate? Your welcome to research the exact dates.

Owned by Keasotes Theatres.

Mike Rogers on August 29, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Must have closed before 1956.Not the Motion Picture 1956 Almanac.