Wigwam Drive-In
4299 Birch Avenue,
Hawarden,
IA
51023
4299 Birch Avenue,
Hawarden,
IA
51023
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The Wigwam Drive-In opened on June 11, 1953 with Rod Cameron in “Woman of the North Country”. At that time it was owned by Mr. Harry Lankhorst. In 1963 it was sold to Mr. B.N. Brown and then in 1974 it was sold to Mr. Gary Mossenbren. Car capacity was 200 cars. On July 14, 1970 the screen was destroyed by a tornado. The screen was replaced on July 22, 1970. It was closed for good on June 26, 1983 with Sally Field in “Kiss Me Goodbye” & Kate Nelligan in “Without a Trace”. It was demolished in December 1986.
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The Drive-In was located north of the town on at the present address of 4299 Birch Avenue on the west side of the road. https://goo.gl/maps/F6E7F
Nothing remains of the drive in.
Did they screen any Indian language movies?
Harry J. Lankhorst, Jr. announced the Wigwam in February of 1953 between Highway 10 and “the swimming pit.” The first advertised film was June 11, 1953 with"Woman of North Country."
Sneaking into the drive-in on July 14, 1970 prior to showtimes was a tornado that destroyed the screen tower. It would reopened with a new tower on July 22, 1970 with its previous shows moved to the downtown hardtop theatre. The last ad for the Wigwam is June 26, 1983 with “Kiss Me Goodbye” and “Without a Trace.” Although a full slate of movies is promised in July of 1983, it’s likely someone pointed out that the 30-year leasing agreement ended in June. It was demolished in December of 1986.