Midway Drive-In
3115 Mt. Highway 40 W,
Columbia Falls,
MT
59912
3115 Mt. Highway 40 W,
Columbia Falls,
MT
59912
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Boxoffice, May 24, 1952: “WHITEFISH, MONT. - Two drive-ins are planned for this locality. One will be built on Highway 40 between Whitefish and Columbia Falls by E. A. Massman and Walter Thompson, owners of the Orpheum and Lake theatres in Whitefish and the Park in Columbia Falls, Mont. They have bought ten acres just west of Blue Moon and Massman has made a trip to Chicago to purchase equipment.”
Opened May 8th, 1953
You can consider this one demolished now since the screen was torn down as of March 10, 2015. While the fate of the property is to be determined, it is reportedly the spot for a Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply Store. The 10 acre site is a prime commercial corner at one of Flathead Valley’s busiest intersections.
Definately Closed.
Update informationa bove to closed based on Steve Swanson s post.
The Midway opened in 1952 and closed in 2008, due to problems with the well water. It found new life in the summer of 2011 as a weekend swap meet and concert venue. The screen, snack bar & ticket booth still stand.