Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Alanreed Edition
Embrace a touch of Old West grit with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly spun from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Stamped with the legendary slogan "Formerly Known as Gouge Eye," our Alanreed design celebrates the Texas town with a notoriously colorful past.
Perfect for roadside lore masters, history enthusiasts, and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, blending comfort with a bold piece of frontier history.
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About Alanreed, Texas: From Saloons to the Mother Road
Alanreed is a small, quiet community in the vast Texas Panhandle that carries a colorful past. It was once notoriously known as "Gouge Eye," a name reportedly stemming from a local saloon brawl in its early days.
Founded around 1900 as a railroad siding, Alanreed experienced a temporary boom in the 1920s due to an oil discovery and the establishment of U.S. Route 66 in 1926. During this period, it rapidly transformed into a vibrant and essential roadside stop, offering transcontinental travelers vital services like gas stations and cafes, representing a true oasis in the expansive prairie landscape; however, like many small towns along the Mother Road, Alanreed's prosperity declined sharply with the bypassing of Route 66 by Interstate 40 in the 1970s.
Today, Alanreed is a poignant collection of abandoned structures that powerfully echo the journeys of a bygone era. Remnants like the classic 66 Super Service Station attract nostalgia seekers and Route 66 enthusiasts eager to experience the authentic, unvarnished history of the highway.
For those exploring this segment of the Texas Route 66 alignment, Alanreed offers a tangible and moving glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early road travel.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
