Franklin in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

41 Twin Outdoor Theatre

Photographed by Paul F, September 17, 2010

1. 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre Marker

Inscription. The 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre, the second drive-in built in Wisconsin, occupied this site from July 1, 1948 until September 16, 2001. The 41 Twin was one of a handful of outdoor theaters throughout the United States to make use of a double-sided screen tower. Two additional single screens were added in 1981, making the 41 Twin one of the largest drive-ins in the country with space for nearly 3,000 cars. During its 53 years of operation, the theater showed over 8,240 feature films. A wide variety of promotions – including Dusk to Dawn Horror Shows and Buck Nights – helped attract countless patrons to the 41 Twin throughout its history.

Erected by Milwaukee County Historical Society Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1948.

Location. 42° 54.375′ N, 87° 57.048′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is on South 27th Street ¼ mile north of West Drexel Avenue. Marker is located on the western side of the landscape wall around the Northwestern Mutual parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Northwestern Mutual Way, Franklin WI 53132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Painesville Chapel (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gazebo is Our 'Gathering Place' (approx. 3.3 miles away); Alonzo Hauser (1909 - 1988) (approx. 3.3 miles away); Eleanor Was Here! (approx. 3.3 miles away); An Ideal Location (approx. 3.3 miles away); 6600 Schoolway (approx. 3.3 miles away); Greendale is 'Alphabetized' (approx. 3.3 miles away); Greendale Was Roosevelt's Idea (approx. 3.3 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Greendale, Wisconsin (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre. (Submitted on September 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Paul F, September 17, 2010

2. 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre Marker

Looking south along Northwestern Mutual Way.

Photographed by Paul F, September 17, 2010

3. 41 Twin Outdoor Theatre Marker

Looking east toward South 27th Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,612 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.