Rescuing Texas History, 2017 - 21 Matching Results

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[Baptist Church in Midland Texas]

Description: Postcard of a Baptist church in Midland that has: a dome in the center on the highest area of building, a large arched stained glass window along wall in left side of building, a two story wing on the right side, an entrance a recessed window to the right of the arched stained glass window, and trees on grounds of church in front of building. The caption under the picture reads: "Baptist Church. Midland, Texas."
Date: unknown
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Midland County Court House]

Description: Postcard of an in color picture of the Midland County Courthouse. This a rectangular building with pillars enclosing it, above the entrance it says " Midland County Courthouse." The print on the back top left side reads: "Midland County Court House Midland, Texas. Midland is located halfway between Fort Worth and El Paso on U.S. 80 Highway (the Broadway of America) and served by the Texas and Pacific Railway. The City's name derives from the midway location. Established in 1885, Midland has bee… more
Date: 1979
Creator: Schaaf, F. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Midland County Courthouse]

Description: Postcard of the Midland County Court House, U. S. Post Office and Federal Building at Midland, Midland County, Texas. The inscription on the back reads "Federal Building United States Court House Midland, Texas. Midland, Texas, an attractive, prosperous and progressive city in the land of the Midland, Texas, an attractive, prosperous and progressive city in the land of the High Sky, is a delightful place in which to reside - or just to visit - in a wholesome, healthful, enjoyable atmosphere - a… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Midland High School Building]

Description: Postcard of the front and west side of the Midland High school building, viewed from the southwest corner. It is a three-story brick building with decorative features around the front entrance and along the roof line. The print under the photo reads: "New $150,000 High School Building. Midland, Texas."
Date: unknown
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Midland Post Office]

Description: Postcard of a color photograph of a United States post Office in Midland Texas. The post office is a red bricked rectangular building with thick white brick line going horizontally across the bottom and top paralell to each other with two big windows on the side that's shorter and four big windows on the entrance side that has the longer length.
Date: 1965~
Creator: Schaaf, F. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Photograph of Billowing Smoke]

Description: Photograph of large billowing smoke, rising from the ground. A windmill with a tank and a piece of heavy equipment are visible in the foreground. The caption on the image reads, "Tank Farm Fire Midland, Texas 5-17-'28."
Date: May 17, 1928
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Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame

[Postcard of the Scharbauer Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a portion of the corner and front facade Scharbauer Hotel in Midland, Texas. It is a six-story brick building with white stone accents and dark stone tiles on the ground floor, where3 there are various stores. Automobiles are parked on the street alongside the hotel and people are walking on the sidewalk.
Date: unknown
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Location: 31.997477 -102.075588
Partner: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
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