State Drive-In
2805 Harmony Court,
Missoula,
MT
59801
2805 Harmony Court,
Missoula,
MT
59801
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Boxoffice, July 30, 1949: “MISSOULA, MONT. - Novel feature of the State Drive-In recently opened south of the city off U.S. 93 is a miniature electric train on which children are given free rides. Owned by the Theatre State Amusement Corp., the 450-car theatre was built under the supervision of Bill Powers. Contractors included the Pew Construction Co., the Electrical Shop, Ray Pew, C. W. Schmid Plumbing & Heating and the Montana Ready Mix Co.”
Boxoffice, Aug. 28, 1948: “MISSOULA, MONT. - A 440-car drive-in will be opened here soon, according to Manager Bill Fower. It will be the second drive-in in Montana. The first was built in Billings last June.”
Closed by Mann on October 2, 1976 with “The House Of Exorcism” and “The Night Visitor”.
Actually, The State Drive-In (Missoula) Opened Its Gates On July 12th, 1949 With RKO’s “Blood On The Moon”. It Was Owned And Operated By Conrad Shelhamer (Mr. And Mrs.???). During Its Last Couple Of Years, The State Drive-In Was Operated By Mann Theatres Until Its Closure In 1975.