{"title":"Bel-Air Drive-In","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City, with Ride, Vaquero and The Vanquished. Sources give December 24 or 25. Children got toys on opening night. It was built by the Komm theater interests of St. Louis, and Louis Jablonow later told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he had built it. It held about 500 cars at first, along with a seating area for walk-in customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt meant to run all winter. In January 1955 the Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters, and the trade press reported 200 of them going in. There was also an air-conditioned building by the ramps. In November 1957 a Knights of Columbus council condemned the Bel-Air and two sister theaters over the films they showed and told its members to stay away. Nobody on record has explained the sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, though the bell plays on the sound of Bel-Air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMid-America Theatres of St. Louis ran it for years and added a second screen in May 1979, and capacity reached about 700 cars. BAC Theatres took over in 1982 and closed it in 1987. The ramps and buildings were gone by the mid-1990s, but the sign stayed up over Route 66 for more than 30 years after the last show, with the R missing from Air. It came down in July 2018 for a truck stop. It was cut into two halves, sold separately to one collector in Illinois and another in North Dakota.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bel-air-drive-in-t-shirt-heavyweight","title":"Bel-Air Drive-In T-Shirt (Heavyweight)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City. It meant to run all winter, and in 1955 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters. In 1957 a Knights of Columbus council told its members to stay away over the films it showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBAC Theatres closed it in 1987. The sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, stood over Route 66 for more than 30 years afterward with the R missing from Air. It came down in 2018, and two collectors bought one half each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order in the USA when you buy it. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $55 or more. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic heavyweight tee that's durable and thick, with a looser fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide: true to size.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-charts-product-details\"\u003esize charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd²), 100% cotton on solid colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic fit with a crew neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not iron the print, do not dry clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Down Home Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Natural \/ S","offer_id":49994320904430,"sku":"17198745291150809865","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ M","offer_id":49994321035502,"sku":"12756297481666125747","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ L","offer_id":49994321166574,"sku":"20290387978053313866","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ XL","offer_id":49994321297646,"sku":"29148958141790257530","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994321428718,"sku":"92298539183469894934","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994321559790,"sku":"19016482053787046834","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994321690862,"sku":"22144508806225228739","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994321821934,"sku":"11654139299369566750","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":49994320969966,"sku":"15849233033595623674","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":49994321101038,"sku":"22115782036460843999","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":49994321232110,"sku":"84588696546449503949","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":49994321363182,"sku":"28209489792672265413","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994321494254,"sku":"22285652098689838251","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994321625326,"sku":"14484065083570574614","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994321756398,"sku":"10298386382048124688","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994321887470,"sku":"14868536316354592324","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ S","offer_id":49994320937198,"sku":"28533980141675449678","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ M","offer_id":49994321068270,"sku":"32685192563586842356","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ L","offer_id":49994321199342,"sku":"27670787628825273953","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ XL","offer_id":49994321330414,"sku":"94712081818359503936","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994321461486,"sku":"10191209555865299854","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994321592558,"sku":"17578621961324407528","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994321723630,"sku":"31919798300669666107","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994321854702,"sku":"13628585560346699137","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ S","offer_id":49994321002734,"sku":"13918505163121418707","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ M","offer_id":49994321133806,"sku":"26858570772368147995","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ L","offer_id":49994321264878,"sku":"20332220471707993552","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ XL","offer_id":49994321395950,"sku":"25823655228211796627","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994321527022,"sku":"12009861678458128348","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994321658094,"sku":"31579594195823442037","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994321789166,"sku":"25211647061235270525","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994321920238,"sku":"24757375238936230076","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/8763\/9450\/files\/14733978844443276419_2048.jpg?v=1794117861"},{"product_id":"bel-air-drive-in-t-shirt-premium-lightweight","title":"Bel-Air Drive-In T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City. It meant to run all winter, and in 1955 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters. In 1957 a Knights of Columbus council told its members to stay away over the films it showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBAC Theatres closed it in 1987. The sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, stood over Route 66 for more than 30 years afterward with the R missing from Air. It came down in 2018, and two collectors bought one half each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order in the USA when you buy it. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $55 or more. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur premium tee is the popular Bella+Canvas 3001. It's lighter and thinner than a traditional heavyweight tee, with a slimmer retail fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide: true to size or a little snug.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider ordering a size up if you're between sizes. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-charts-product-details\"\u003esize charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Bella+Canvas | Product ID: 3001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight fabric (4.2 oz\/yd²), 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton on solid colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeather colors are cotton and polyester blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail fit with a crew neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Down Home Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Natural \/ S","offer_id":49994323132654,"sku":"71713292584526722111","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ M","offer_id":49994323263726,"sku":"19763171667005836924","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ L","offer_id":49994323394798,"sku":"10643829017697161003","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ XL","offer_id":49994323525870,"sku":"12129941272560478033","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994323656942,"sku":"14248926189834918964","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994323788014,"sku":"23716425132266869292","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":49994323198190,"sku":"11348214186939082189","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":49994323329262,"sku":"24174329479188951095","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":49994323460334,"sku":"19779276607277441688","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":49994323591406,"sku":"20883197237080721886","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994323722478,"sku":"63463055624128019592","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994323853550,"sku":"21402702778640852116","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ S","offer_id":49994323165422,"sku":"26940222449183852585","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ M","offer_id":49994323296494,"sku":"95905170222213549239","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ L","offer_id":49994323427566,"sku":"20170038788483038116","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ XL","offer_id":49994323558638,"sku":"21757490066986494151","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994323689710,"sku":"77153320198045672959","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Cream \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994323820782,"sku":"69331465281674287459","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ S","offer_id":49994323099886,"sku":"16605996056269335172","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ M","offer_id":49994323230958,"sku":"19304847854846614739","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ L","offer_id":49994323362030,"sku":"17934719744215830094","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ XL","offer_id":49994323493102,"sku":"31155248036804944112","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994323624174,"sku":"11559335065310736937","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994323755246,"sku":"52554472644512585273","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/8763\/9450\/files\/7686666111298472714_2048.jpg?v=1794117884"},{"product_id":"bel-air-drive-in-hoodie","title":"Bel-Air Drive-In Hoodie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City. It meant to run all winter, and in 1955 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters. In 1957 a Knights of Columbus council told its members to stay away over the films it showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBAC Theatres closed it in 1987. The sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, stood over Route 66 for more than 30 years afterward with the R missing from Air. It came down in 2018, and two collectors bought one half each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order in the USA when you buy it. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $55 or more. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this hoodie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick, durable Gildan cotton and polyester hoodie with a pouch pocket and drawstring hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide: true to size, roomy.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-charts-product-details\"\u003esize charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Gildan | Product ID: 18500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz\/yd²), 50% cotton and 50% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic fit with a pouch pocket and a color-matched drawcord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-lined hood and tear-away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold, tumble dry medium, do not dry clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Down Home Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Sand \/ S","offer_id":49994323951854,"sku":"26420654502286584532","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ M","offer_id":49994324050158,"sku":"10913419256148867921","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ L","offer_id":49994324148462,"sku":"33029337794757196649","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ XL","offer_id":49994324246766,"sku":"17610787895178631190","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994324345070,"sku":"46591636823969506904","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994324443374,"sku":"32198851836319843739","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994324541678,"sku":"20522133603426334986","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sand \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994324639982,"sku":"31975459315457349984","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":49994323919086,"sku":"20655108889056239570","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":49994324017390,"sku":"86982684267149413179","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":49994324115694,"sku":"66568677216495227681","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":49994324213998,"sku":"22494181699206731027","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994324312302,"sku":"61379930772936753114","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994324410606,"sku":"61119102838323904191","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994324508910,"sku":"15633699253321547810","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994324607214,"sku":"22346496618152961374","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ S","offer_id":49994323984622,"sku":"18193994697022278018","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ M","offer_id":49994324082926,"sku":"54831266473941093461","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ L","offer_id":49994324181230,"sku":"10214873047136674158","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ XL","offer_id":49994324279534,"sku":"95366764306366281366","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994324377838,"sku":"30634883328594733346","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 3XL","offer_id":49994324476142,"sku":"14366202720154425252","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 4XL","offer_id":49994324574446,"sku":"52378246497460775044","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 5XL","offer_id":49994324672750,"sku":"49348812081135943670","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/8763\/9450\/files\/13900819692127883081_4096.jpg?v=1794117896"},{"product_id":"bel-air-drive-in-long-sleeve-t-shirt","title":"Bel-Air Drive-In Long Sleeve T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City. It meant to run all winter, and in 1955 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters. In 1957 a Knights of Columbus council told its members to stay away over the films it showed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBAC Theatres closed it in 1987. The sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, stood over Route 66 for more than 30 years afterward with the R missing from Air. It came down in 2018, and two collectors bought one half each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order in the USA when you buy it. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $55 or more. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, lightweight long sleeve tee from Bella+Canvas, with a relaxed unisex fit and ribbed cuffs. It's an easy layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize guide: true to size.\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-charts-product-details\"\u003esize charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Bella+Canvas | Product ID: 3501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton jersey, with heather colors in cotton and polyester blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex fit with ribbed cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear-away label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Down Home Apparel","offers":[{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":49994325557486,"sku":"33569786908113252677","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":49994325590254,"sku":"22555827114751418422","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":49994325623022,"sku":"18120940344790684395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":49994325655790,"sku":"62991619411342300045","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":49994325688558,"sku":"28903642854499488104","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/8763\/9450\/files\/7082703155418094013_2048.jpg?v=1794117920"}],"url":"https:\/\/downhomeapparel.com\/collections\/bel-air-drive-in.oembed","provider":"Down Home Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}