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The lease is renewed and the Keno Drive-In will keep its lights on for another season. I am physically drained from this fight but the relief of knowing our history is safe makes every bit of the struggle feel worth it. We will be keeping a close eye on the …

July 6, 2015

Keep the Keno Drive In Operating

Keep the Keno Drive In Operating

🏆 Won — 945 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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Michael P.
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Dori C.
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McKenna D.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 2 months ago

Mr. Steve Mills

Bear Realty - Kenosha 
4011 80th Street
Kenosha , WI 53142 

[email protected]


We, the undersigned fully support the continued operation of the Keno Drive-In as an operating outdoor theater located at 9102 Sheridan Road, within the Village of Pleasant Prairie, in the County of Kenosha, State of Wisconsin. Mr. Mills, the Keno Drive-In has been in operation since the 1940's and is truly a historical icon to the Kenosha area as well the entire State of Wisconsin. Presently there's only a select few remaining drive-in theaters in our area. The closest two drive-in theater's to the Kenosha area are the McHenry Outdoor Theatre in Illinois, and the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson Wisconsin. It is clearly understood, that you own the Keno Drive-in property for investment purposes. Whereas we the undersigned, duly request that you seriously consider renewing the lease with the present theater operator so that the Drive-In can remain operational during the presently needed conversion to a digital format. As stated above, it is clearly known that you own the property for investment purposes. Whereas if the Keno Drive-In were allowed to remain operational, it can remain a profitable drive-in theater to provide many memories for the current generation of families & children, as it has for the generations over the past sixty plus years. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request.

Updates

April 19, 2015

The path forward has been long and exhausting but we are nearing the final push toward a thousand signatures. I need you to pull this toward the finish line by sending the link to anyone who values this history. We cannot afford to lose momentum now while those in power are finally forced to look at our numbers.

July 29, 2013

One hundred people have signed on to keep this place open. It is a long road ahead but seeing this initial support helps me keep moving forward.

Reached 100 supporters

July 29, 2013

178 Comments

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Jerome Knull
11 years ago Featured

Please keep the 66 year old icon. It has and CAN entertain generations for years to come. We do not need another Walmart. We have 3 within driving distance from Pleasant Prairie. They can revamp their old building in the city of Kenosha that has been sitting vacant for 7 years!

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Mandy Weimann
11 years ago Featured

There is no place like the nice summer family nights that we pack the car and go see a movie. My kids look forward to it every year...Even if the price doubled we would still come just for the experience. Please let it continue and be a part of southeast Wi!

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Susan Iselin
11 years ago Featured

The Keno Drive in must stay open. It is a treasure that has been shared by many generations of families. I can't imagine hearing my children say, "remember when." Or, grandchildren say, "what was there?" It would be so sad for so many people....for generations.

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Larry Wimmer
11 years ago Featured

The Keno is a historical and cultural landmark and it has been a source of great entertainment and a place for affordable family activities. Dont get sucked in by corporate expansionism. Save this wonderful place!!

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Linda Verbracken
11 years ago Featured

I went there as a teenager brought my kids there to me it is a Landmark and would be heart breaking to see it torn down and have stores or apartments there instead. Why not build a 50's diner there open all year round along with the drive in staying there.?

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Lonnie L. HEWUSE
11 years ago Featured

I grew up going to the Keno with my family. I now live 2.5 hours away but bring my son there at least once a month along with my family that still resides in Kenosha. I hope the travesty of closing the Keno is averted.

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Michael Perion
11 years ago

Please save the keno!!

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Michael Perion
11 years ago

Please save the keno!!