![]() The decision to build Interstates! That’s right, the interstate killed route 66 (at least that’s what I gathered). Then, I finally came across the death sentence of Glenrio and probably most of Route 66. There were no bars on the Texas side of the community, because Deaf Smith County was dry, and no service stations on the New Mexico side because of the state’s higher gasoline tax.įrom all of this I learned that border towns are awesome! You get the benefit of both states and yet, don’t have to fully commit to either one.During the prosperity of the 1920’s politicians and entrepreneurs decided that America needed a national highway system, and years later Route 66 was born.By 1920, there was a hotel, a hardware store, several grocery stores, service stations, and cafes.Glenrio was in the middle of a long battle between both states for tax rights.Mail would be dropped off on the Texas side of the border and then the station master would carry the mailbag to the post office on the New Mexico side for delivery. A post office was first established on the New Mexico side of the community.Initially the area was populated by large cattle ranches then turned booming agricultural lands.In 1901 the Rock Island and Pacific Railroad came through the area and two years later Glenrio was born.So, I quickly looked up the history and here is what I found: Now you’re lucky to find any signs of life other than a few barking dogs and West Texas tumble weeds. Glenrio straddles the Texas and New Mexico border and even though the permanent population was never over thirty people, the town was a popular stop along the famous Route 66. ![]() I mean, looking at what’s left of Glenrio with its busted windows and dilapidated structures it’s hard to believe there were once cars lined up for fuel, families stargazing on the motel stoop and travelers scarfing down burgers at a the diner. So, when we noticed that the R oute 66 Ghost Town of Glenrio was just a few miles off our route, we decided to find out what all the fuss was about and what killed this Route 66 town. However, they will look perfect inside of OBS or StreamElements/Streamlabs.We’ve heard of Route 66 and we get asked all the time if we’ve traveled the famed highway…but we never really understood all the hype. webm files may look funny when previewed alone because of their transparent background. If you would like to customize any aspect of the alert (length, color, etc.), please message us for pricing. ** By purchasing, you acknowledge that you've viewed the preview video. Please consider leaving a review, it helps a lot. We are a husband & wife team and we stand proudly behind our art.Ĭheck out our shop for more fun and unique stream assets! If you have any questions, or concerns, send us a message. Tip: Set your alert duration in StreamElements or StreamLabs to match the length of the alert. webm file which is perfect for transparent overlays on your stream. *Please refer to preview video for an accurate display of this alert's timing. ![]() Remember, this town ain't big enough for the both of us! □□ Includes Two Versions! A tumbleweed rolling to the left and also a tumbleweed rolling to the right! This transparent overlay sets the perfect mood for your next duel or Halloween bash. Witness a lone tumbleweed drift gracefully across the screen in crisp 1920x1080 resolution. □□ Whether your stream's a ghost town or it's simply high noon, the Tumbleweed Stream Alert has got you covered.
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