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Midland County Courthouse
Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the building.
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transom artwork on Midland Tower, 223 W. Wall
Midland Tower, 223 W. Wall. Transom artwork on building facing the Midland Co. Courthouse
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse
Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the front of the building.
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statue of Liberty copy donated by the Boy Scouts in 1950
Statue of Liberty copy donated by the Boy Scouts in 1950
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dedication plaque on the Statue of Liberty copy from Boy Scouts
Photograph of the dedication plaque on a copy of the Statue of Liberty in Midland, Texas. It reads: "With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States. The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty. 40th anniversary crusade to strengthen the arm of liberty 1950."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse, historic plaque on grounds
Photograph of a historical marker in Midland, Texas. It reads: "Midland County (created and organized, March 1885). First known as the junction of many trails and site of the last Comanche raid into Texas. In 1881 the Texas and Pacific Railroad was built; equi-distant between El Paso and Fort Worth, this became known as Midland. First settler was a sheepman in 1882. Cattlemen came with Herefords in 1888. Water wells and windmills lured small farmers. Became headquarters for 1928 Permian Basin oil discovery. In 1945 its first well came in. The "Midland Man", oldest skeletal remain in North America (18,500 B.C.(, was found in 1954. (1967)"
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Midland County, Texas. Judge Barbara G. Culver. Durward Wright ~ John Thomas, Charles Welch ~ Winfree Brown, Commissioners. Rosenelle Cherry, Clerk. Ed Darnell, Sheriff."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Courthouse remodeled and expanded. Jail floor addition. Dedicated September 9, 1974."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Voelcker & Dixon Incorporated Architects. Wichita Falls, Texas. J. O. Everett Co. Genl. Contractor. Dallas, Texas."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Midland County Courthouse cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone of the Midland County courthouse. The cornerstone reads: "Midland County M. R. Hill, County Judge. Commissions S. R. Preston ~ L. M. Estes, D. L. Hutt ~ H. E. Roberts. Chas. L. Klapproth, District Judge. A. C. Francis, Sheriff. A. D. 1930."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic plaque - Midland Man
Photograph of a historical plaque in Midland, Texas. It reads: "The Midland Man. Oldest human remains in New World. Found 1953 on ranch near here by pipeline welder Keith Glasscock. Fossilized skull, rib and hands bones had been exposed by weather conditions. Tests indicated these were bones of a woman who lived as long ago as 9000 - 9500 B.C.; nearby were bones of extinct species of horse, camel, mammoth, pecxcary, wolf, sloth; with weapons, tools and signs of ancient campfires. Drs. Fred Wendorf and Alex D. Krieger, archaeologists; Claude C. Albritton, geologist; T.D. Stewart, physician and anthropologist, made studies of the discovery. (1966)."
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil map, Midland County, Texas
Map displays soil types along with lakes, ranches, towns, schools, roads, railroads, and land divisions. Includes sketch map showing numbering of sections in Midland County, Texas. Includes legend and symbols.
Date:
1933
Creator:
United States. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey of Midland County, Texas
Text describes the climate, agriculture, soils and crops, and irrigation of Midland County, Texas.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Templin, E. H. (Edward Henry), 1903- & Kerr, J. A. (John Alexander), 1886-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Midland in 1884]
Photograph of a street scene in 1884 Midland, Texas. There are men on horse-drawn wagons in the photograph as well as multiple store fronts on the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street scene in Midland]
Photograph of a busy street scene in Midland, Texas. There is a crowd of people and wagons in the middle of the street. The photograph was taken on Christmas Day. Back of photograph: "A Midland far different from the one seen among will celebrate Christmas Monday. This picture was made at Midland on Christmas Day in 1892. It has been preserved by Lum Daugherty who sent it to the Pioneer Editor of the Star-Telegram."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street scene in Midland]
Photograph of a street scene in Midland, Texas. The "Ray B. Wimberly General and Merchandise Store" and "The Favorite Saloon" are shown in the photograph. There is a crowd in front of the store fronts. There is a man riding a bicycle on the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street scene in Midland]
Photograph of a street scene in Midland, Texas. There are multiple wagons and crowds in the middle of the street. The City Meat Market and the Drug Store are visible.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lake in Midland]
Photograph of a lake scene in Midland, Texas.There is a boat in the water and buildings in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street scene in Midland]
Photograph of a street scene in Midland, Texas in the 1920s. The Llano Hotel is in the background, and there are cars lining the street.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aldredge "Beau" Estes III with his Grandfather Aldredge "Big Button" Estes
Photograph Aldredge "Big Button" Estes and grandson Aldredge "Beau" Estes III in Midland, Texas. The young boy sits on a saddle wearing western clothing, cowboy boots and a hat while his grandpa smiles at him.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fred Cowden Rounding up Hereford Cattle
Fred Cowden [left] and a ranchhand round up a herd of Hereford cattle at the Cowden Ranch near Midland, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cars on Street
Negative of a street in Midland, Texas during the early 20th century. Many cars line the street while others drive down it. Businesses are visible lining the street, the most obvious being the Llano Hotel on the left side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cars on Street
Negative of a street in Midland, Texas during the early 20th century. Many cars line the street while others drive down it. Businesses are visible lining the street, the most obvious being the Llano Hotel on the left side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Holt House Behind Trees
Photograph of the O. B. Holt House in Midland, Texas, taken from across the street. The house is partially hidden by several trees in the yard.
Date:
1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History