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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Texas » Houston » Trail Drive-In

Trail Drive-In

Houston, TX
3202 Old Spanish Trail
, Houston, TX 77021 United States
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Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Unknown
Seats: Unknown
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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I found an old ad for the former Trail Drive-In that was located in Houston, Texas. The ad is from around 1957 and it can be seen at the link below. Any additional information on the Trail Drive-In would be appreciated.

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Trail Drive-In
Contributed by Lost Memory

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I read that the Trail Drive In opened in 1955 and closed in 1975. I got this information from www.cinematour.com

Also, www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/06.06.96/drive-in-9623.html, reports that "photographer John Margolies called his 1981 photo-essay on drive-ins The End of the Trail. One of his subjects was The Trail, a Texas drive-in theater pictured in an advanced state of decay." I don't know if this is the same drive-in on Old Spanish Trail, but it might be worth checking into. Hope this helps.

posted by Kayzer on Aug 24, 2006 at 4:23pm
From Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:

HOUSTON, TEX-The 1,000 car Trail Drive-In on Old Spanish Trail here recently was opened by the Farr Amusement Co. The 50x60 foot screen is one of the largest in this area, according to Jack Farr, manager.
posted by ken mc on Dec 13, 2008 at 4:06pm
More hype. LOL

posted by Lost Memory on Dec 13, 2008 at 4:11pm
Billed as "Texas' largest", the Trail Drive-In's grand opening was at 7:00 p.m. on April 21, 1950. A "giant fireworks show" was to be held in conjunction. Advertised capacity was 1000 cars. The premier feature was "Tulsa" with Susan Hayward and Robert Preston. Kids under 12 were admitted free with their parents.
posted by Bob Machann on Sep 17, 2009 at 5:06pm
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