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[Flood at Main and Wall Street, Midland]
Photograph of a flood on the corner of Main and Wall Street in Midland. Water flows towards the right on Wall Street (bottom-left corner to center-right side), and people stand on the sidewalks of Main Street examining the flood. In front of the First National Bank, the large Neoclassical building on the street corner, more people have gathered, with stores visible to the left of the bank.
Date:
May 8, 1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Opening of First National Bank, Midland]
Photograph of the opening of the First National Bank in October 1959, on the corner of West Wall and Colorado Street. People stand, converse, and walk around the main lobby of the bank, where there are tables set up with flowers and stacked programs and sheets, as well as escalators moving up and down.
Date:
October 1959
Creator:
Rubin's Studio of Photography
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland National Bank, 1903]
Photograph of the interior of the Midland National Bank, organized in 1903, with three men standing around the front desk of the banks. A caption and notes on the back name the members of the bank: its former president, D. W. Brunson; its vice presidents, E. F. Elkin and Burl Holloway; the bank's cashier, W. B. Elkin; and Charles B. McGonagill, assistant cashier.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Downtown Midland, Texas Avenue]
Photograph of downtown Midland facing east down West Texas Avenue. The Midland Parking Garage, a moderately-tall beige building is along the left side of the street. The Western United Life building, a tall beige building and the Petroleum Building, which has large Gothic-like spires along its southern face, are visible further down the street. Cars run down the road.
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Downtown Midland at Night]
Photograph of downtown Midland at night, taken along the center of a street. Cars between the road, with moderately-tall buildings on both sides and power lines and Christmas lights hanging across the streets. The Crawford Hotel is partially visible on the left side of the street, and a building with a sign reading "THE OIL AND GAS BUILDING" is on the right side.
Date:
1959-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lamb's Gas Station]
Photograph of Lamb's "Super Service" gas station, serviced by Chevron. The gas pumps are at left, under the station's canopy. A pile of tires is placed at the front of the station, and to the right is both a maintenance shop and a car wash, both with openings for cars facing the front of the station.
Date:
195X
Creator:
Frank Miller Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[City Drug Store, Midland]
Photograph of the interior of a drug store in Midland, with long rows of shelves along the wall, short glass counters with inside displays across from the shelves, wire tablesets, ceiling fans, and a tin ceiling. Shop workers stand along the counters, one on the left and five on the right. Their names are listed on the back: on the (farthest?) right stands George D. McCormick; also listed, without location specified, Ray Hyatt, Grady Crawley, J. G. Garrion[?], M[?] C[?], and J. R. Sttorey[?].
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[City Meat Market, Midland]
Photograph of the interior of a meat market in Midland, Texas, displaying cuts of meat on a marble countertop with innards and other organs hanging from above. Three workers stand behind the counter along chopping boards and weights, with stacks of buckets and a large metal safe along the counter. Two workers are identified: Ben Ethridge (possibly left) and his son, Buster Ethridge; the third worker, obscured by the hanging meat, is unidentified.
Date:
1895
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draper Livery, Midland]
Photograph of the Draper Livery stable, a large wooden frame building. Two men hold two horses each by their reins in front of the stable along the field of the dirt.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland Masonic Lodge, 1908]
Photograph of.the Masonic Lodge in Midland, a two-story brick building with the square and compasses emblem along the front facade of the building. The residence of W. S. Hill is visible to the right of the lodge.
Date:
1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Codsen Station, Midland]
Photograph of the Cosden gas station in Midland, serviced by Baker Oil Company, along Front Street (Highway 80). The gas pumps sit out in front, with tires laid out in columns in front of the station building. Signs for Dr. Pepper, Pennzoil, a cigarette brand, and other services are placed out in the front of the building. A Cosden oil truck is pulled in at right, and gas station workers stand in front of the pumps.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McClintic Building Under Construction, 1948]
Photograph of construction work on the Western United Life (McClintic) Building, with construction vehicles, barriers, and scaffolding along the building's south facade and onto the street below. Some automobiles are parked along the construction site, while others drive alongside it. The Petroleum Building lies behind the McClintic Building.
Date:
Summer 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[North Main Street, Northeast View, 1950]
Photograph of the 100 block of North Main Street in Midland, along which are multiple storefronts and cars parked obliquely along the curb of the road. Some stores visible include the Dunlap Department Store and Ritz Theatre, (left), S&Q Clothiers, J. C. Penny, Freeman Shoes, and F. W. Woolworth (right). A group of people cross the road at center left.
Date:
Summer 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[North Main Street, Southeast View, 1950]
Photograph of the 100 block of North Main Street in Midland, along which are multiple storefronts and cars parked obliquely along the curb of the road. Some stores visible include the S&Q Clothiers (left), Harris-Luckett Stores (center), Midland Hardware and Furniture Company (center, three-story building), and a jewelry store (right).
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland Police Force, 1950s]
Photograph of the several officers of Midland Police Department, arranged in four rows in front of police vehicles. Policemen on motorcycles flank the arrangement on both sides. The leaders of the police force, alongside several women, stand in the front row.
Date:
195X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orchestra Group, First Christian Church]
Photograph of an orchestra group in the First Christian Church in Midland. String players are seated on the front row with their violins and bows, and a piano, brass players, and a cellist are located in the middle row. A man with a violin stands behind the piano.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland Post Office, Front Desk, 1895]
Photograph of the front desk of the Midland Post Office in 1895. Three women stand along the front: from left to right, Minnie Sholte, Mrs. Ray, and Ethel Richardson. The front windows are shut with bars, and above them are signs warning of $10.00 fines. At right, a chandelier hangs from above, with a wall of opaque glass panes adjacent to a wooden door at right.
Date:
1895
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland College Football Team]
Photograph of the Midland College football team standing side-to-side on a grass field. Players are listed on the back: from left to right, Milton (Mike) Garrett, Charlie Dublin (holding helmet and ball), Button Estes (holding helmet, "M" on shirt), Lewis Story, Isaacson, Garrett (white striped shirt, "son of President"), unknown, unknown, Wes Aycock, and Dunn Reiger.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Visitors to the Midland County History Museum]
Photograph of a group visitors in the Midland County History Museum viewing artifacts in a glass shelf. Behind them are more artifacts, including plates, photographs on mats, and portraits hanging from the wall. Some people in the group are identified: from left to right, Mary Connor, Nancy McKinley, unknown, Mrs. Euge Russell, unknown, W. L. Simmons, C. W. Edwards, unknown, and Carolyn Kelsling.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Vest Family, 1890]
Photograph of the Vest Family, standing together next to a building outside on the grass as a horse stands behind them. Their names are listed on the back: from left to right, Bill Vest, Molly Vest McCormick, Ab Vest, John Vest, Mrs. Nancy Katherine Vest, Doc Vest, and Tom Vest.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Garrett Family]
Photograph of the Herman Garrett family from their family house at 611 N Big Spring Street, arranged in three rows on the house's porch. In the back row, from left to right: Lillian Garrett Reiger, Dora Garrett Rankin, Al H. Garrett, Elizabeth Garrett, Neta Garrett Wilson, and H. M. Garrett (came to Midland in 1882). Middle row (both seated on chairs, from left): Neta Wilson's mother-in-law and Mrs. Herman (Lucy Ann) Garrett. Front row (both seated on porch): Luther Wilson, Bess Garrett Holmes, and Mike Garrett.
Date:
1903
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Clay McGonagill]
Photograph of Clay McGonagill (1879–1921), a significant and talented steer roper during the early days of the rodeo circuit, and one of the first to make a career out of rodeo. He is pictured here with combed hair, wearing a dark-colored coat and looking to the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brack
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1896 Midland 3rd and 4th Grade]
Photograph of the 1896 classes of the third and fourth grade in the Midland school. They are arranged in eight rows along the front steps of the school building, and a young girl holds up a small chalkboard reading "Grade 3rd-4th".
Date:
1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Residence of Lem Baker]
Photograph of the residence of Lem Baker, a small one-story residential home with a porch, large trees planted in the front pawn, and a picket fence around the property. A wagon pulled by two horses is parked near the front gate, where a man and a woman stand. A windmill is visible in the background.
Date:
May 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History