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Indiana Drive-ins (page 1)

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Frazier's Dairy Maid
Anderson, IN
Frazier's Dairy Maid opened in 1954. [map]

former Pole Drive-in
Indianapolis, IN
This former Pole Drive-in was built in 1953. The entire quarter circle-shaped building was faced with glass. By the 1970s, it was housing a tire store. It now houses the Connect Truck & Van Center. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Kunkel's Drive-in
Connersville, IN
Kunkel's Drive-in opened in 1954 and has car hops and cruise nights. [map]

Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-in
Highland, IN
Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-in opened in 1938 with a smaller building. The restaurant featured car hops from the beginning. In 1964, a new building which allowed indoor seating was built. The canopy and 28-foot tall neon sign were also built then. For more, see this website. [map]

Steer-In
Indianapolis, IN
The Steer-In opened in 1960 as Laughner's Steer-In. It previously housed Laughner's Drive-in. In 1964, it became Harold's Steer-In. For more, see this website. [map]

Dons Drive-in
Kentland, IN
Don's Drive-in opened in 1974 and closed around 2025. The building originally housed a Tastee-Freez which opened in 1956. [map]

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