Boots Drive In

120 S Garrison Ave., Carthage, MO 64836
Phone:

East < GO > West

In 1946 Arthur Boots opened the Streamline Modern styled Boots Drive-in across the street from his Boots Court motel. The Drive-in offered 24 hour service and a gift shop.

In 2016 it was being used as a Credit Union. The heavily modified building now features a tall parapet and a large canopy that was added later, apparently to shelter the drive thru banking windows and equipment. The rounded corners and windows are true to the original style of the building.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

(Front)
Boots Drive-in & Gift Shop
At the Crossroads of America
Junction U.S. 66 - 71 Carthage, Mo.

(Back)
Boots Drive-in & Gift Shop
GOOD FOOD
Junction U.S. 66 - 71 Carthage, Mo.

NOTE: The small signs on the front of this postcard say "Breakfast Any Hour", Souvenirs, Novelties, Gifts", and more. The back of the card adds "GOOD FOOD" and not much else. The card is undated but there is a 48 - 51 Hudson car in the image.
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Photo(s): 2013