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Cuervo Neighborly on Route 66 Poster
by Lee Craig
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Cuervo Neighborly on Route 66 poster by Lee Craig. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Cuervo, New Mexicothe kind of place you slam on the breaks for, make an illegal U turn, and stomp through rattle snake territory to get to.... more
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Artist's Description
Cuervo, New Mexicothe kind of place you slam on the breaks for, make an illegal U turn, and stomp through rattle snake territory to get to. That is just what I did.
A quaint little ghost town, Cuervo is worth the side tripalthough be aware that you may not be welcome. I was told that the handful of property owners do not take too kindly to visitors, due to vandalism, and I can certainly understand that.
Cuervo was a railroad town, brought to life about 1902 when the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad came through and turned the little outpost into a water stop. An expansion of cattle and sheep ranching swept through the area in 1910. A couple decades later, Route 66 ran straight through town, easily supporting the few gas stations and hotels that sprang up in its wake. At its height, Cuervo had two of everything a person could want: schools, churches, doctors, and hotels. In the late 1960s, I-40 was put right through the center of town. The co...
About Lee Craig
I am a photographer and visual artist, enjoying the freedom that comes with doing something that I love for a living. I often jokingly refer to myself as a recovering portrait, event and commercial photographer. Several times a year I leave the studio behind. I load the equipment and head out on the open road with camera in hand and photos in mind. You'll see from my various collections that although I sometimes follow the same path as many others, I most often take a road or trail less travelled. I may start the journey with one goal in mind and find myself at the end of the day having wandered far from the planned and beaten path. The art in my collections is all suitable for home and business settings and venues. It is available...
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James Aiken
Fantastic composition and rhythm in this abandoned place capture Lee.
Steven Reed
Amazing find and capture!
Kandy Hurley
My kind of place, minus the snakes! You've given us a great backstory too.
Linsey Williams
Excellent historical peice and facinating narrative
Debra Martz
Great perspective and beautiful contrasts! This is how I love seeing the USA...traveling the back roads!
Debbie Oppermann
Really like this! L
Laurie Perry
Wonderful piece of history- beautifully captured!
Beverly Guilliams
This is a Gorgeous Find............Love it....v. You look like you are in my Territory
Kathi Mirto
Love that fence . . . shame the highway turned it into a ghost town! You wonder why it wasn't routed around the town! fl
E Faithe Lester
You've captured history -- now, where's the rest of the story? Love all the yellow and brown shades and the angle.
Lisa Knechtel
Nice colours.
Jeff Folger
A good reason to wear good cowboy boots... ratlers can't go through them.. Great find though..
Marco Oliveira
I really love this! Very cool work, Lee! V.
James Petersen
Awesome capture, love the blue sky
Jean OKeeffe
Well done! V f
Brian Chase
Very Nice v/f
Frank Bright
Great Composition Lee !
Meg Shearer
Very poignant... Beautiful shot! VF!
Douglas MooreZart
another nice one from this series, V, T, G
Jane See
Wonderful blue sky.. fantastic perspective., Lee.
Carrie Cole
Excellent Lee.
Lincoln Rogers
Great capture! I like all the elements in this.
Lee Craig
Thank you to all who have stopped by and left their comments! I so appreciate it!
James Aiken
Excellent composition and idyllic feel to this ramshackle town. Great work Lee.
Jo Ann Tomaselli
Great effort for a great shot Lee ~ glad you didn't get snake bit! Love that everything is browned out and falling apart.