Pioneer Drive-In

8278 N. Allen Road,

Peoria, IL 61614

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dallasmovietheaters on July 7, 2026 at 4:53 pm

The Pioneer closed on September 5, 1983 at the end of its lease with “Last House on the Left” and “Don’t Look in the Basement.” It was still standing in the early 1990s and deemed to be ready to operate the next day if needed. It wasn’t and was later demolished.

Kenmore on June 19, 2025 at 9:58 am

A closer address is 8278 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL.

The very roads have changed in this area since the drive-in was closed. This puts it right about where the entrance road was present.

Today, several businesses sit on the property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.

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rivest266 on January 7, 2024 at 3:05 pm

Opened on September 6th, 1964. Grand opening ad posted.

JeffCarlson on January 23, 2010 at 2:17 pm

Link to a vintage photo:

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