Gay Drive-In Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The Gay Drive-In in Worthington, Minnesota, opened on May 27, 1949, with room for 412 cars. The name was not a slogan: its operator was Gay Hower, who was still running it in 1955. Its later tower read THE GAY in big red script on a white wall.

John Margolies photographed the tower in 1980 for his roadside archive, now at the Library of Congress. The theater closed on Labor Day 1984, with a $1.50 admission, and was torn down the next summer.

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About this shirt

A soft, lightweight long sleeve tee from Bella+Canvas, with a relaxed unisex fit and ribbed cuffs. It's an easy layer.

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• Brand: Bella+Canvas | Product ID: 3501
• Soft cotton jersey, with heather colors in cotton and polyester blends
• Unisex fit with ribbed cuffs
• Tear-away label