The historic Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, recently received a new, bright sign installed on the back of its big screen. The venerable Ace Sign Co. of nearby Springfield, Illinois, did the work. Ace has its own neon sign museum that's worth checking out, by the way. The Skyview in March received a $25,000 … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield gets a bright, new sign on its screen
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Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau announces more details on state Route 66 funding
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau announced what it will do with more than $800,000 in state Route 66 funding. It includes an RV park and campground at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston; a mural at the Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield; a drive-through Route 66 shield at Country Classic Cars in Staunton; … Continue reading Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau announces more details on state Route 66 funding
Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield undergoes ownership change
The historic Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, landed a new owner earlier this month, and the operators pledge no big changes. Gene Hebenstreit closed on the purchase of the Route 66 theater on April 14, according to his daughter Chelsey Semplowski during a phone interview Friday. The purchase price was not disclosed. Hebenstreit owns … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield undergoes ownership change
Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield breaks world record for most dogs at a drive-in
The Skyview Drive-In theatre in Litchfield, Illinois, shattered the record for most dogs at a drive-in theater with 199 during the screening Saturday of "A Dog's Way Home." The previous Guinness world record was 120 dogs. The event at the Route 66 landmark over the weekend was part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield breaks world record for most dogs at a drive-in
Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15
The Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, will host another Guinness World Record attempt on Oct. 15 as part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" tour. According to the Edwardsville Intelligencer, the Route 66 theater co-owned by Mindy Patrovich will see whether it can host the most dogs ever at a drive-in. She said … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15
Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield put up for sale for $420,000
The historic Skyview Drive-In theater along Route 66 in Litchfield, Illinois, has been placed on the market for $420,000. The property is listed with the Barber Murphy Group of Shiloh, Illinois. The theater accommodates up to 700 vehicles. Drive-ins suddenly became more profitable during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release posted on the … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield put up for sale for $420,000