Marshalltown Drive-In
101 Iowa Avenue W.,
Marshalltown,
IA
50158
101 Iowa Avenue W.,
Marshalltown,
IA
50158
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The Marshalltown Drive-In opened in 1951, car capacity was 300 cars. The drive-in was still open in the late-1970’s. The site became a Staples Office Supply store.
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The address above is incorrect.
Now American Home Patient (Staples has since closed) and BeMobile (Verizon dealer).
Address: 101 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158.
Berle did not exist when this theater was open as it runs through the actual location.
A note in the July 13, 1970 issue of Boxoffice implied that the Marshalltown was built in 1948, though that might not be accurate. Manager Walter Gary spent $2000 on refurbishment, some of it repainting the 20x70-foot screen, “the first major improvements made at the Drive-In Theatre since it was built here 22 years ago”.
Michael, according to a newspaper clipping added to the photos section, it opened in May 1949.