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The Midway Drive-In located in Sterling, Illinois is home to the oldest standing drive-in theatre screen in Illinois, one of only 12 left in the state.
History
Opened in 1950, it is named for being located midway between Dixon and Sterling, Illinois.
In 2007, the Midway Drive-In was purchased by Mike and Mia Kerz (who are also the founders of the Flashback Weekend Movie Conventions in Rosemont, Illinois). The facility then underwent a two-year renovation. The historic Drive-In Screen Tower was refurbished and painted, the projection booth equipment was upgraded, and the concession stand was restored to its original '50's diner decor, including the retro "spaceship" ticket booth and the children's playground.
References
Midway Drive-In (Illinois) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA