Trail Drive-In
910 SE Military Drive,
San Antonio,
TX
78214
910 SE Military Drive,
San Antonio,
TX
78214
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Previously operated by: Claude Ezell and Associates Inc., Santikos Theatres
Architects: Jack M. Corgan
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The site where the Trail Drive-In once stood is now a Wal-Mart Store. Wal-Mart recently purchased some adjoining parcels and is the process of turning the Wal-Mart into a Super Center. The ozoner had a capacity of 700 cars and a good life span.
Opened on April 28, 1946 with Randolph Scott in “Abiline Town” and operated by Underwood & Ezell. It was taken over by Santikos Theatres in 1973 and went over to screening adult movies. It was closed in 1984.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Here is a photo, circa late 1970s:
http://tinyurl.com/ysmljg
Here is a 1973 photo from the Smithsonian:
http://tinyurl.com/d3p6og
Boxoffice of May 7, 1949, said that the architect of Underwood & Ezell’s new Trail Drive-In was Jack Corgan.
Nice screen photo ken mc.
1973 Aerial View:
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Was a Wal-Mart at one time, the new Wal-Mart Supercenter is located a couple of blocks to the West, new location looks to be occupied by new tenants.
Aerial view, looking northeast, showing the Trail Drive-In shortly after it opened in 1946. Roosevelt Avenue and Mission San Jose are at upper right.
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Just before demolition, per Library of Congress:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/24366123818
The Trail Drive-In opened on April 28th, 1946. Grand opening ad posted
Opened with a cartoon(not named), and “Arilene Town”.
Taken over by Santikos theatres in 1973 and switched to adult programming that year.