A reader flagged this recent four-minute video where the owners of the Sky View Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, is seeking new caretakers for their historic business along Route 66.
The video also extols the virtues of the theater and the community. It does a really good job explaning why it might be a good fit for a prospective buyer:
More from the video description:
Join Nick and Mindy as they talk about who would be great new owners and just a few of the many ideas and things that could be built into this unique attraction! The Litchfield Skyview Drive-in is one of 4 drive-ins nationwide that are still open today, from the beginning of the outdoor movie theater craze. They are the only one actually on Historic 66 in Illinois! This little gem of a drive-in has one screen, and can hold over 800 cars at full capacity! The Skyview is open May through mid-October and hosts new Movies on Friday and Saturday nights weekly. The second Sunday of the month is throwback night at the Litchfield Skyview. Looking for info on all our up-and-coming events and movies? You can find that, our menu, merch, and much more on our website: www.litchfieldskyview.com
For more about the Sky View being put on the market, go here.
The Sky View opened in 1950 by Frisina Enterprises, but much of its history is owed to Norman and Del Paul, who owned it for more than 30 years. It is the last remaining original Route 66 drive-in in Illinois and was inducted into the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame.
(Hat tip to Brian Gregory)