Endless Nights

Endless Nights (HM2JZW)

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N 39° 11.124', W 89° 39.868'

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The Sky View Drive-In

During intermission, hotdogs dance across the screen, luring moviegoers to the Sky View's concession stand.

Like most outdoor theaters, the Sky View always had a busy playground below the screen where the children played before the movie began.

The Sky View is the last original Route 66 drive-in theater in Illinois. Enjoying movies under the stars was a novel experience in 1950 when this theater opened - a time when most people didn't own a black-and-white TV. Drive-ins were popular gathering places for families, friends and couples.

An automobile provided privacy for couples on romantic dates or for families to tuck in the youngsters for a night's sleep while mom and dad watched the movie.

Photo caption: The Sky View's grand opening in 1950

"It did more to upset life in Litchfield than when Walmart came to town. It was unthinkable that you would wait till dark to watch a movie and stay out so late. This was a farm community you know." - Walter "Chic" Bishop

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HM NumberHM2JZW
Series This marker is part of the U.S. Route 66 series
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Placed ByIllinois Route 66 Scenic Byway
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at 11:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 269865 N 4340733
Decimal Degrees39.18540000, -89.66446667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 11.124', W 89° 39.868'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 11' 7.44" N, 89° 39' 52.08" W
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