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WISCONSIN: DRIVE-INS

Penquin Drive-in
Manitowoc, WI

The Penquin Drive-in started out as a frozen custard stand in 1936. In 1946, a drive-in building was constructed. That building burned down in 1961 and was replaced. Indoor seating was added in 1973. The drive-in closed in 2006 but reopened in 2007. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Ardy & Ed's Drive-in
Oshkosh, WI

The Ardy & Ed's Drive-in opened in 1948 as an A&W Root Beer stand. It's been Ardy & Ed's since the 1970s. The restaurant continues to make its own root beer which is available in take-home containers. The car hops wear roller skates. For more, see this website.

Chopper's Drive Inn
Sparta, WI

Chopper's Drive Inn was an A&W Root Beer until 2007. The business uses this giant hamburger as its sign. Sparta is home to FAST Corporation which surely produced this display.

More WI Drive-ins:
Charlie's Drive-in (Hortonville)
Rudy's Drive-in (La Crosse)
Kiltie Drive-in (Oconomowoc)
various

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