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Kansas Drive-ins

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Boulevard Drive-in
Kansas City, KS		 Chief Drive-in
Topeka, KS
The Boulevard Drive-in opened in 1950 and it remains a single screen. The screen was replaced in 1971. The Boulevard features a "Swap n' Shop" on weekends year-round. The sign was restored in 2025 just before this photo was taken. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Chief Drive-in opened in 1953 and closed in 1982. The drive-in was demolished in 1994. The marquee sign was saved and restored for a nearby Wal-Mart where it advertises for the store. The sign is lit at night. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Sky Vu Drive-in
Russell, KS		 South Drive-in
Dodge City, KS
The Sky Vu Drive-in opened around 1950 and closed around 1985. All that remains is this sign. For more, see this website. [map]

The South Drive-in opened in 1947 and is still operating. [map]

Star Vue Drive-in
Anthony, KS

2011:
2023:
The Star Vue Drive-in opened in 1950 and closed in 2003. By 2015, only a skeleton of the screen tower was left. For more, see this website. [map]

More Kansas:
Great Western Drive-in (Liberal) [gone]
54 Drive-in (Wichita) [vintage; gone]
Meadow Lark Drive-in: 1, 2 (Wichita) [vintage; gone]

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