Belknap Drive-In
5709 E. Belknap Street,
Haltom City,
TX
76117
5709 E. Belknap Street,
Haltom City,
TX
76117
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Located in Haltom City to the northeast of Fort Worth. The Belknap Drive-In opened May 7, 1948 with Tyrone Power in “Captain From Castile”. It was operated by Claude Ezell and Associates Inc. This drive-in closed around 1982.
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I talked to my cousin last night and hooked her up to this site and she is going to look for pics to publish. I will let you email me at and hook you up with her. I’m sure she will be glad to help since her father just died.
I will talk to the Crogan employee tomorrow when he is in my office and see if he can help.
Thank you again, skyhuggs! I’ve sent you my e-mail, and I look forward to corresponding with you and your cousin about the Belknap.
Aerial from 1956..the link was broken.
Hi! Just curious if anyone knew if this drive in is still standing and is it still in decent shape? Thank you! Jodi
The Belknap was demolished in the ‘80’s and replaced by a large apartment complex. Although the veterinary clinic in front is still there.
Thanks Jamestv. Would you happen to know of a drive in theatre in the dfw area that is closed but not demolished. I’m wanting do a fashion photoshoot for a magazine and need a deserted drive in, preferably with some personality like the Belknap had. Thank you so much! Jodih
I’m pretty sure there are no deserted-but-still-standing drive-ins in the immediate DFW area. There is the Brazos Drive-In in Granbury just south of Fort Worth. It was still operating but I heard it may close because the owners may retire(probably due to the high price for a digital projector—-the death knell for a number of smaller theatres and drive-ins).
Jodih, the only closed drive-in theatre still standing is the Meadowbrook. The concession building is long gone, but the screen and ticket office with marquee on its roof is still around. The problem is that the property is now owned by a waste disposal company, with many, many dumpsters on the lot. It might not be the best place to do a fashion photoshoot.
In 1955 Mason C. Chapman, former concession manager of the Circle Drive-in, Waco, Texas, has taken over duties over duties as manager of Belknap Drive-in at Fort Worth replacing Jack Veerin who recently resigned. Billboard June, 1955.
This opened on May 7th, 1948. Grand opening ad in the photo section.