July 8, 2024 – Topeka, KS – It has to be one of the most non-traditional accomplishments a community ever won vs. a big-box store.
In Topeka the Kansas State historical Society recognized Walmart Stores Inc. for the preservation of the Chief Drive-in sign. According to the plaque, the sign was a visually important part of Topeka’s heritage. Made in 1953 it is a reminder of the days when porcelain and neon signs were a common form of advertising images of Indians often used commercially in the 1950s.
The Chief Drive-in was established in 1952 and for the next 30 years provided outdoor automobile entertainment for the community. Originally the drive-in was open year-round. Propane heaters were provided in the winter when the Chief Drive-in was established.
The sign was at the southern edge of town on Topeka Boulevard. The sign helped maintain an image from the competition of…. Click HERE to read more at theBiKeWriTer.com
