1955 movie "Picnic" filming locations ? (Salina, Hutchinson: neighborhoods, live, friendly)

[PPJ]

I'm doing research on the filming of the 1955 movie "Picnic", and will be travelling to the cities of Hutchinson, Halstead, Nickerson, Salina, and Sterling, where location shoots took place. Can anyone local provide exact locations where I might begin (ie: street names, intersections, neighborhoods, etc.) ? Although it's been over 50 years since the filming took place, I'm hoping someone can share some details. I do plan to visit Riverside Park in Halstead and the grain elevators in Hutchinson. I plan to start with Nickerson first but want to visit all of the towns. Any info would sure be appreciated.

[ashleyrw88]

I couldnt give you any information, but I would say that you should try the hutchinson newspaper, Im sure someone there would be able to help you out with some archival information. They are very friendly helpful people. They have a website and The Hutchinson News Online Edition Good Luck!

[PPJ]

I will do just that...sounds like a good place to start! Many thanks.

[medicguy231]

The Chamber of Commerce in Halstead will give you all you need.....and then some. on second thought you may be better off at the city library, Enough said. I've lived in Halstead for 11 years and believe me if you let them the people that promote that burg will drive you nuts with B.S. about that movie.

[PPJ]

Sounds like the Halstead Chamber of Commerce is really proud of their history, so hopefully they will have a treasure trove of trivia! And I'll visit the library there, too. Thanks again for the information.