Dixie Drive-In Theater, located on U.S. 60 South across from Ammonia Plant. 1949
The first ad for the Dixie appeared in the Evansville, IN papers on 8/12/49, and the last ad (shown) on 10/2/49
A few more details in the Aug. 20, 1949 issue of BoxOffice:
HENDERSON, KY. – The Dixie Drive-In on South 60 across from the ammonia plant has been opened here by Walter Miller and a partner. The drive-in now accommodates 100 cars and an expansion to a 750-car capacity is being planned.
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References:
KY Transportation Cabinet Historical Maps
Larry Berning