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[Aerial View of Midland]
Photograph of an aerial view of Midland, Texas.
Aerial View of Midland
Copy negative of an aerial view of Midland, Texas in the early 20th century. The photograph is from the Shell Oil Company.
[Baptist Church in Midland Texas]
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."
Brick House
Photograph of the Paul Ryan residence in 1934. The brick house is located on West Wall St. in Midland, Texas. A thin layer of snow is visible in the yard.
Brick House
Photograph of the Paul Ryan residence in 1934. The brick house is located on West Wall St. in Midland, Texas. A thin layer of snow is visible in the yard.
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.
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.
[Cattle and Cowboys]
Postcard of a large amount of cattle and cowboys on the range. The caption on the image reads "Round-Up, Midland, Texas."
[Christmas Day in Midland, Texas]
Photograph of a busy street lined with storefronts. The road is crowded with numerous wagons and horses and people. The caption on the image reads. "Xmas Day in Midland."
[Downtown Midland, Texas]
Photograph of a street scene in downtown Midland, Texas. There are multiple modern, multi-storied buildings.
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.
Hotel Scharbauer
Photograph of the Hotel Scharbauer in Midland, Texas in 1934. Several cars are parked along the street, and a cleaners with a wall mural is visible next to the hotel.
House
Photograph of a house located at 807 West Texas in Midland, Texas in 1936.
[Midland Christian College]
Photograph of a large three-story building with trees and other vegetation in front. The entrance has a portico.
[Midland County Court House]
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 been almost from the very beginning one of West Texas' leading and most progressive communities. Color photo by F. J. Schaaf."
[Midland County Courthouse]
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 - amid pleasant surroundings, favorable location, direct business and commercial enterprise of a wide variety.
[Midland County Courthouse]
Photograph of the second Midland County Courthouse. There are several trees in front of the courthouse as well as a fence.
[Midland High School Building]
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."
Midland Main Street
Photograph of Main St., looking south, in Midland, Texas in 1934. Several cars are visible, and business buildings line the street.
[Midland Post Office]
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.
[Midland Shipping Pens]
Photograph of cattle, wagons, horses, and a train in the background at the Midland Shipping Pens. Caption on the image reads, "Midland Shipping Pens."
[Midland Volunteer Fire Department]
Photograph of multiple people in front of a fire truck. The majority of the people in the photograph seem to be firemen due to their uniform. Behind the men is the fire station as well as another car.
Military Parade
Photograph of anti-aircraft soldiers marching down the street during a parade. Onlookers line the road as the parade approaches the corner of Colorado and Texas.
Parade
Photograph of anti-aircraft soldiers from 69th C. A. Battery A drive a car down the street during a parade. Onlookers line the street.
[Petroleum Building]
Photograph of the Petroleum Building in downtown Midland, Texas. Numerous modern automobiles are visible parked along streets.
Petroleum Building in Midland
Photograph of the Petroleum Building in Midland, Texas, 1934. Two cars are on the street in front of the twelve story building.
[Photograph of Billowing Smoke]
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."
[Photograph of Haley Hotel]
Photograph of the Haley Hotel, a three-story brick building. Two early model automobiles are parked in the street to the right of the image. Several trees and other vegetation is visible around the building and a fire-escape is seen on the left.
[Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse]
Photograph of Midland's third County Courthouse, the image includes a United States flag on top of the courthouse as well as several dead trees in front.
[Postcard of an Oil Well]
Postcard of a gushing oil well with several structured below it. The caption on the image reads "Well in Crane Oil Field Near Midland, Texas."
[Postcard of Oil Tank Cars]
Postcard of several rows of oil tanks with two larger tanks in the background. The caption on the image reads "Oil Tank Cars Loading At Gulf Tank Farm Midland Tex. Jack Nolan Photo. M6."
[Postcard of the Scharbauer Hotel]
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.
View of Midland Street
Photograph looking down West Indiana Ave. in Midland, Texas in 1934. The Frank Elkins house is visible on the left.
Western Parade
Photograph of a marching band dressed in cowboy attire. They are playing instruments and marching down the street for a parade. Onlookers line the road as the parade approaches the corner of Colorado and Texas.
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