Kilgore Drive-In

3250 S. Henderson Boulevard,
Kilgore, TX 75662

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davidcoppock
davidcoppock on April 15, 2020 at 3:53 am

Is there a photo of the restored marquee?

davidcoppock
davidcoppock on April 15, 2020 at 3:51 am

Wow, that is a very big and tall marquee!! How did they the letters and numbers on and off that tall marquee? Are those big square holes on the tall post part of the marquee, windows?

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on April 14, 2020 at 2:55 pm

The Kilgore held its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1950, based on extensive coverage in the Kilgore News Herald. The opening program was “It’s a Great Feeling” with Doris Day, plus a color cartoon and a fireworks display between showings. “After the fireworks show, (owner) Liggett was host to a number of press, radio and theater folks at a chicken barbecue at the Crim residence.”

Kenmore
Kenmore on September 2, 2015 at 2:08 pm

It appears from the latest Google maps that the marquee has been saved and updated.

jwmovies
jwmovies on October 16, 2012 at 8:46 pm

Approx. address for this drive-in was 3250 South Henderson Boulevard.

localcitizen
localcitizen on March 14, 2012 at 8:54 am

The Kilgore ISD has recently purchased this tract of land on which to build schools. It is their intent to update and incorporate the marquee into modern use.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 27, 2011 at 8:00 pm

impressive Marquee.i have it being owned by Jefferson Amusements in 1956.

Lauren Durbin
Lauren Durbin on June 20, 2005 at 1:09 pm

Some photos of the marquee are at View link