During the 1920s Gene Autry worked briefly as a telegrapher at the Frisco Depot. He later transferred to Sapulpa and then to the station in Chelsea. It was there that he was discovered by Will Rogers. While awaiting the next train, he noticed Autry’s guitar and asked him to play a tune to pass the time. Rogers was so impressed that he mentioned Autry on his national radio show and from there, Autry became one of the biggest country-western stars of the time. Later, Autry would return to Bristow, where he would broadcast a radio show from the radio station in the Roland Hotel Building.
16:40 Gene Autry was raised in southern Oklahoma. There's a town in the south central part of the state named after him. He was a telegraph operator in that train depot before he became famous.
Beverly and Karl White were friends and business partners for a time Beverly in the real estate business and Karl had a fascinating vintage fishing tackle museum just down the road from the barn. Historians of the area told me that the lumber that needed to be bent in the original building of the barn was taken to a nearby creek and soaked and bent at the creek site. I think it also took some heat to heat the lumber after it was soaked. That had to be quite a project in those days. I can't imagine the craftsmanship involved. Sure brings back good memories. Stay safe and havacudun Russ.
I really enjoyed seeing the Round Red Barn. Nothing I imagined it to be like. Especially the second floor looking up to the ceiling. The lumber used to construct it, & the way it was constructed left me in awe. OMG that was a tall ceiling. The hole? Wow the hole? I have no idea for that area. Not a clue.
Thank you Russ for taking us into the little Red Barn on the highway and biway. What a beautiful little place of our history, and I love the two seater with the catalogue. LOL And that train. My uncle was a break man so he sat up on one of those seats and watched for bearings that were running into trouble. I love a train as the sound of the Prairies still brings goosebumps to my arms. I am an old prairie girl. It must get in your blood. LOL thank you so much for keeping us sane and taking us along with you Russ. Carolyn and Colin Hogarth Osoyoos Canada....Bless you and goodness stay safe please too all of you the viewers too....
Thanks for highlighting this awesome stop on The Mother Road, just E. of Edmond, Oklahoma in Arcadia. The nearby beautiful Lake Arcadia has RV, dry camping, all watersports. A nice area for R&R. Thanks and Safe Journey.
Love your vlog... as a life-long,(60+years), Oklahoman, I'm thrilled to see you come here... Gene Autry lived in Oklahoma for years... there is a town here named after him... I hope you get to Drumright to see the Oil Patch Museum... assuming it's open,(Covid,etc)... "Here we go"...
Hi Russ. Great video. I really appreciate the work that goes into the small town Americana museums. It truly takes a village to put these pieces of History together for others to enjoy👍
Oh my gosh! You were exactly one mile from my 🏡 house! I live on Old Highway 66. I’ve done volunteer work at the Round Barn, mostly in graphic design on some maps, brochures and newsletters for the Arcadia Historical & Preservation Society! Thank you for visiting our neck of the woods on Route 66! Cheers! Shellee G.
@@thunderbird97 ...Well, I’ll be! I’m in my mid-70s. When I was young,, we had a one-holer outhouse...we was por’...that’s very broke. Times were hard and not much money so we couldn’t afford a 2-holer. We thought we were rich when we got indoor plumbing, lol. Thanks for sharing.
Good morning Sir, yesterday evening I have found your vlog, and yeah, it's absolut worth to follow you.Some of the places you have visited, my wife and I have seen them too.And, you drive a Mercedes Sprinter. Thanks for that, and I hope you are satisfied with the car.I'm now retiered, I have worked esspecially in the van factory in Düsseldorf/Germany for 44 years.Have a save trip, and thanks for the great pictures.👍🇺🇸Greatings from Germany
Great Americana history. Hubby's grandfather was a RR Conductor. Would love to see train travel like they have in Europe come back to the US. Loved seeing inside train car. Used to ride train to go from Houston to Dallas to visit grandparents but don't remember much since I was a little kid back then.
Thank you Russ, for a nice trip through small town America. I don't blame you for wanting to get out of the storm area ( Wizzard of OZ & all that). It was great seeing the train museum, which I believe was more of a town museum. But it was a nice uplifting video as usual. Thank you again.
Hi Russ. You're traveling pretty much to route we traveled west a few weeks ago. Loved Pops and the Red Barn. We missed the train museum though. Always more to see. Enjoy your travels and we'll keep watching even though we're on the road ourselves. Maybe we'll see you in Quartsite this winter God bless. 👍👍😁🙏
Hey Russ how are I see one of my grandkids wrote on one of your video thay just love your videos they been watching for too years now thank you for all you do sir much Respect travel well lance and family
The outdoor toilets are known as a "two-holer" or "one-holer". My grandparents had a one-holer. My wife's parents had a two-holer, but she had a bigger family. 😂
So you do a video about visiting a round barn that's a tourist attraction in Oklahoma, and you don't explain why they built a round barn ..... (and it's an interesting reason).
RUN TO THE ROUND BARN, THEY CAN'T CORNER US THERE ! ! ! The inside of the roof looks like a woven basket. I lived my life of 65 years, here in Oklahoma but I've never been there. Shame on me. Too much stuff on the wall (first floor) to actually be able to see the barn.
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During the 1920s Gene Autry worked briefly as a telegrapher at the Frisco Depot. He later transferred to Sapulpa and then to the station in Chelsea. It was there that he was discovered by Will Rogers. While awaiting the next train, he noticed Autry’s guitar and asked him to play a tune to pass the time. Rogers was so impressed that he mentioned Autry on his national radio show and from there, Autry became one of the biggest country-western stars of the time. Later, Autry would return to Bristow, where he would broadcast a radio show from the radio station in the Roland Hotel Building.
Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain
Knowing you're in the round barn looking at a model of the round barn, you have to feel you've come full circle!
Cool round barn. Interesting small towns. Thanks Russ.
Bristow is my hometown. My Mom and Dad are huge fans.
That round barn was designed/built with the idea that it would survive Oklahoma's many tornados. Looks like the idea works!
16:40 Gene Autry was raised in southern Oklahoma. There's a town in the south central part of the state named after him. He was a telegraph operator in that train depot before he became famous.
Great bit of history Russ!
I LOVE old trains and train museums! And that round barn is amazing! Thanks, Russ!!!!
Beverly and Karl White were friends and business partners for a time Beverly in the real estate business and Karl had a fascinating vintage fishing tackle museum just down the road from the barn. Historians of the area told me that the lumber that needed to be bent in the original building of the barn was taken to a nearby creek and soaked and bent at the creek site. I think it also took some heat to heat the lumber after it was soaked. That had to be quite a project in those days. I can't imagine the craftsmanship involved. Sure brings back good memories. Stay safe and havacudun Russ.
Heading that way next week 😊
9:46 - IRIS! My second favorite - best spring flower for me - Forsythia!
That round barn was very cool 😎 the up stairs was my favorite 🤩
Yay, WOW.
Now I know what happened to my family's tv in 1965,:)
Oklahoma Have a lot of unspoken history.
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I really enjoyed seeing the Round Red Barn. Nothing I imagined it to be like. Especially the second floor looking up to the ceiling. The lumber used to construct it, & the way it was constructed left me in awe. OMG that was a tall ceiling. The hole? Wow the hole? I have no idea for that area. Not a clue.
👍👍 Yes, American History.
Thank you Russ for taking us into the little Red Barn on the highway and biway. What a beautiful little place of our history, and I love the two seater with the catalogue. LOL And that train. My uncle was a break man so he sat up on one of those seats and watched for bearings that were running into trouble. I love a train as the sound of the Prairies still brings goosebumps to my arms. I am an old prairie girl. It must get in your blood. LOL thank you so much for keeping us sane and taking us along with you Russ. Carolyn and Colin Hogarth Osoyoos Canada....Bless you and goodness stay safe please too all of you the viewers too....
Thanks for highlighting this awesome stop on The Mother Road, just E. of Edmond, Oklahoma in Arcadia. The nearby beautiful Lake Arcadia has RV, dry camping, all watersports. A nice area for R&R. Thanks and Safe Journey.
Love your vlog... as a life-long,(60+years), Oklahoman, I'm thrilled to see you come here...
Gene Autry lived in Oklahoma for years... there is a town here named after him...
I hope you get to Drumright to see the Oil Patch Museum... assuming it's open,(Covid,etc)...
"Here we go"...
Very cool 😎!!
Cool!! Thanks safe travels!!!!
The round red barn is so cool! Great video! Have an awesome weekend! Greetings from central Florida!
Very enjoyed ride along thanks again Russ. From Oregon
Old-time trolley/bus fare box used for donations at the round barn, Russ.
Hi Russ. Great video. I really appreciate the work that goes into the small town Americana museums. It truly takes a village to put these pieces of History together for others to enjoy👍
I am a Okie so I know where your at it's not far from me matter of fact my Grandson got married there in 2016.
Muldrow here lol
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Thank's for taking us along.
Sound like an amazing trip. Stay safe..
Visited the round barn last fall in our RT cross country rv tour. Fun👍
THIS WAS FUN
Oh my gosh! You were exactly one mile from my 🏡 house! I live on Old Highway 66. I’ve done volunteer work at the Round Barn, mostly in graphic design on some maps, brochures and newsletters for the Arcadia Historical & Preservation Society! Thank you for visiting our neck of the woods on Route 66! Cheers! Shellee G.
I yelled with laughter when you said, “And it’s a two-seater.” You’re so funny!
there is a two story one here in IL
@@thunderbird97 ...You’re shi**in’ me. I’d hate to be on the lower level.
@@LaCatLady google two story outhouse in IL, it is located in Gays, IL
@@thunderbird97 ...Well, I’ll be! I’m in my mid-70s. When I was young,, we had a one-holer outhouse...we was por’...that’s very broke. Times were hard and not much money so we couldn’t afford a 2-holer. We thought we were rich when we got indoor plumbing, lol. Thanks for sharing.
@@LaCatLady your welcome. friend of mine had one years ago that had two doors, and had a his and her side
LOVIN travlin with YA !!
Good morning Sir, yesterday evening I have found your vlog, and yeah, it's absolut worth to follow you.Some of the places you have visited, my wife and I have seen them too.And, you drive a Mercedes Sprinter. Thanks for that, and I hope you are satisfied with the car.I'm now retiered, I have worked esspecially in the van factory in Düsseldorf/Germany for 44 years.Have a save trip, and thanks for the great pictures.👍🇺🇸Greatings from Germany
My favorite was the caboose.....I always wondered what they looked like inside...How cool!!!! I loved it..
Great Americana history. Hubby's grandfather was a RR Conductor. Would love to see train travel like they have in Europe come back to the US.
Loved seeing inside train car. Used to ride train to go from Houston to Dallas to visit grandparents but don't remember much since I was a little kid back then.
Thank you! I enjoy traveling "With You"! I miss going places :)
Thank you Russ, for a nice trip through small town America. I don't blame you for wanting to get out of the storm area ( Wizzard of OZ & all that). It was great seeing the train museum, which I believe was more of a town museum. But it was a nice uplifting video as usual. Thank you again.
Hi Russ. You're traveling pretty much to route we traveled west a few weeks ago. Loved Pops and the Red Barn. We missed the train museum though. Always more to see. Enjoy your travels and we'll keep watching even though we're on the road ourselves. Maybe we'll see you in Quartsite this winter God bless. 👍👍😁🙏
If your rolling through Arkansas we live in Searcy. Be glad to have you stop in and stay a night or 2.
amazing.
Hey Russ how are I see one of my grandkids wrote on one of your video thay just love your videos they been watching for too years now thank you for all you do sir much Respect travel well lance and family
Hi Russ, we love ur videos and we have been binge watching. Keep trucking
Nice video russ thanks
I will I like the old FRISCO.
How neat is that, 2 great museums. Love the history and small towns. You're really starting out the summer series right. 😊👍
Thanks Russ, enjoyed the video!
Outhouses are called dunnies in Australia. Neat old barn so much cool stuff along 66.
💚🧐Enjoyed!👍🏽
Hey Russ!!! "ROUND" and "ROUND" You go "WHERE" you "STOP" nobody "KNOWS"!!! Be Safe!!!
Excellent. Thanks
1:25: The surname Vrana on this monument originates in the Czech language - it means Crow.
Great history at both stops. All I could think of was that song Happy Trails to you...and that's not Gene Autry! No wonder I'm in need of coffee.
Russ...dont forget the will rogers archway in vinita ok...cool stop!
I was just out at the Round Barn and Pop’s today… but I live about 16 miles away. :)
+always nice to see folks taking the time to enjoy and read about the history of these places. whats the hurry?
Fun place. 🚂
So how are the Airtabs working out? Are they helping in the wind?
The outdoor toilets are known as a "two-holer" or "one-holer". My grandparents had a one-holer. My wife's parents had a two-holer, but she had a bigger family. 😂
Round buildings are not affected by wind. It cannot knock it down.
Use to be a round barn in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Don't think it's there any more.
wow so cool we live here in Bartlesville,ok where phillips 66 start
Go to Gene Autry Oklahoma and you will see the Gene Autry Museum. It is massive. You will be shocked 😲
I rode in one from Grand Rapids to Ravenna michigan
Round Barns weren't they used for Draft Horses? How many clydesdales can fit in there?
8:12 - a party would be fun there
Do you ever take time to read the info?
Get your kicks on Rt 66
It looks like the current day 3D printed structures, that will soon be all the rage
Nice caboose! Ah, that came out wrong...
hahaha
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14:50-‘And the operator says 40 cents more for the next three minutes….’
I think those envelopes were sewing needles.
South and East they don't have storms? Bet they wouldn't agree. :-)
I think these are old ice houses but I could be wrong
I'd like to live in a caboose!!
My Dad told me about guy who ran himself to death trying to find a corner to pee in.
So you do a video about visiting a round barn that's a tourist attraction in Oklahoma, and you don't explain why they built a round barn ..... (and it's an interesting reason).
Nickel
Definitely not a square when you're at the round barn :-)
Two holer!
RUN TO THE ROUND BARN, THEY CAN'T CORNER US THERE ! ! ! The inside of the roof looks like a woven basket. I lived my life of 65 years, here in Oklahoma but I've never been there. Shame on me. Too much stuff on the wall (first floor) to actually be able to see the barn.
Try saying “round red barn” 3 times ,real fast. Nope, I couldn’t do it either!!!!
A guy died in that barn because he couldn't find a corner to pee in.
RUSS, SLOW THE CAMERA DOWN, UNABLE TO WATCH. MADE ME DIZZY.
Won't be a single thing from today's generation to look at 100 years from now 💩💩💩