Gulf Drive-In T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight)

The Gulf Drive-In in Corpus Christi, Texas, opened on January 21, 1949, on South Port Avenue, with a big seagull mural on the back of its screen tower. It grew to 750 cars in 1952, when a mermaid replaced the gull, and showed Spanish-language films from 1968.

In its last years, residents of a housing project with a clear view of the screen complained about the films, and a court stepped in. The last show was on November 5, 1978. An arsonist destroyed the empty theater in 1981, and a Home Depot now stands there.

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About this shirt

Our premium tee is the popular Bella+Canvas 3001. It's lighter and thinner than a traditional heavyweight tee, with a slimmer retail fit.

Size guide: true to size or a little snug. Consider ordering a size up if you're between sizes. See our size charts.

• Brand: Bella+Canvas | Product ID: 3001
• Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd²), 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton on solid colors
• Heather colors are cotton and polyester blends
• Retail fit with a crew neckline
• Tear-away label