[Midland County Courthouse, Front Facade]

Description

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse, remodeled in 1975 with an additional fifth floor that extends over the top of the main structure on all sides, supported by rows of concrete pillars around the building. The courthouse's front doors are accessible by stairs and a long concrete pathway, in the middle of which there is a small Statue of Liberty replica. Cars are parked along the front curb of the building, and trees and shrubs are placed along the lawn surrounding the courthouse.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 26 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. [1975..].

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2022 and was provided by the Midland Historical Society to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Description

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse, remodeled in 1975 with an additional fifth floor that extends over the top of the main structure on all sides, supported by rows of concrete pillars around the building. The courthouse's front doors are accessible by stairs and a long concrete pathway, in the middle of which there is a small Statue of Liberty replica. Cars are parked along the front curb of the building, and trees and shrubs are placed along the lawn surrounding the courthouse.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 26 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2022

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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  • [1975..]

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  • Jan. 27, 2024, 8:06 a.m.

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  • May 1, 2024, 8:16 p.m.

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  • 31.99751, -102.076205

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[Midland County Courthouse, Front Facade], photograph, [1975..]; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1637116/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Midland Historical Society.

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