[First National Bank Building Groundbreaking, 1957]

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Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the First National Bank building on the corner of Wall and Colorado streets in Midland. Two men, A.N. Hendrickson (left) and John P. Butler (right), bend down and hold shovels thrust into the dirt of an empty building lot, surrounded by a crowd of men in hats, ties, and suits. The Petroleum Building with its Shell sign is visible in the background. The men in the crowd, from left to right, are: E. B. Dickenson, Joe Crump, O. C. Harper, Foy Proctor, Frank Cowden, Mrs. M C. Ulmer, Dr. John B. Thomas, J. T. … continued below

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1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.

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Frank Miller Studio June 25, 1957.

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The Midland Historical Society manages the Midland County History Museum Archives which includes over 3000 photographs documenting the history of Midland County and the surrounding area. No other organization has a collection devoted to this specific region and many of these are the only known copies of these images. The collection includes photographs of early ranching and farming life in the area, images of the city of Midland from the late 1800s to recent times (street scenes, various businesses, interior shots of businesses, etc.), and photographs of many individuals who played a role in Midland history. Included in the collection are several photographs taken by E. E. Hoyt, who operated a studio in Midland around 1900. The collection also includes original brochures advertising Midland in the early 1900s as well as early day fair and rodeo programs.

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Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the First National Bank building on the corner of Wall and Colorado streets in Midland. Two men, A.N. Hendrickson (left) and John P. Butler (right), bend down and hold shovels thrust into the dirt of an empty building lot, surrounded by a crowd of men in hats, ties, and suits. The Petroleum Building with its Shell sign is visible in the background. The men in the crowd, from left to right, are: E. B. Dickenson, Joe Crump, O. C. Harper, Foy Proctor, Frank Cowden, Mrs. M C. Ulmer, Dr. John B. Thomas, J. T. Baker, C. J. Kelly, Mrs. Clarence Scharbauer, Paul Davis, W. F. Hejl, Clarence Scharbauer, Jr., a contract member, Jack Wood (assistant architect), and George Dahl (main architect).

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1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2022

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  • June 25, 1957

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Frank Miller Studio. [First National Bank Building Groundbreaking, 1957], photograph, June 25, 1957; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1637266/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Midland Historical Society.

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