55. Barbed Wire Museum, McLean, TX Route 66 Podcast

The Devil's Rope (Barbed Wire) Museum along Route 66 in Mclean, TX, is probably one of the most unusual museums along The Mother Road.
Join host Anthony Arno, as he talks with 90 year old curator Delbert Trew all about his museum and collection of over 800 different types of barbed wire.  Cited as one of the most important inventions during the Industrial Revolution, the museum features anything and everything related to barbed wire, including art, tools, medicines, books, and use during warfare.
There are many interesting museums along Route 66, but perhaps one of the most interesting is the Devil’s Rope Museum with its collection of over 800 examples of barbed wire. 
 


Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Delbert Trew, the 90 year old curator of the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean, TX. Highlights from the show include: 

Why visit a barbed wire museum? 
McClean’s “other” fame to claim- Alfred Rowe 
McClean’s Mayor Passenger # XXX on the Titanic 
McLain’s once popular Brassiere Factory 
History of the American cowboy 
What problem does barbed wire solve? 
Origin of Devil’s Rope name for barbed wire 
Barbed Wire- Rancher or Farmer’s best friend? 
The most popular wire all visitors must see! 
Barbed Wire: Tools, Medicine, Books, Art, Poetry, Wartime 
Barbed Wire in song
Modern versions of Barbed Wire 
Delbert’s initial interest in Barbed Wire 
Books published by Delbert on Ranching, Barbed Wire, and other interests  
Devil’s Rope Museum featuring Route 66 memorabilia 
Visiting Devil’s Rope Museum 
Other Route 66 attractions in McLean, TX