Gay Drive-In T-Shirt (Heavyweight)

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 classic heavyweight tee that's durable and thick, with a looser fit.

Size guide: true to size. See our size charts.

• Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
• Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd²), 100% cotton on solid colors
• Classic fit with a crew neckline
• Tear-away label
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not iron the print, do not dry clean