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skyline as seen from Wadley Barron Park.
Photo Courtesy James Rowland, 12-20-04 |
| History
in a Pecan Shell
There were too many Midways in Texas when the Texas and Pacific reached this
spot in June of 1881. The post office made it Midland and that's the way it has
remained.
Midland got their post office in 1884 and promoters convinced
about 100 Midwest families to move here by 1885.
By 1900 the population
was right around 1,000.
Midland suffered 3 fires in a brief period (1905-09).
A second railroad (the Midland and NW Line) ran off the Texas and Pacific
and connected Midland with Seminole.
(According to some sources the train crews had to open and shut cattle gates along
the rails). By 1921 the M & NW railroad had gone out of business.
During
WWII, the Army Air Corps
opened a bombardier school from 1942-1945. It later evolved into the Midland-Odessa
Airport. |
| | Chinese
Pavillion: A gift to Midland from Dong Ying, China, Midland's Sister City
Photo Courtesy James Rowland, 12-20-04 |
Midland
Points of InterestMidland
County CourthouseThe
Sibley Nature Center:
1307 E. Wadley (in Hogan Park)
Please call for hours - 432-684-6827
Midland
County Historical Museum:
301 W. Missouri
Permian
Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
1500 I-20 West
The
Midland Downtown Lion's Club Fire Museum:
1500 W. WallAmerican
Airpower Heritage Museum and Confederate Air Force Headquarters:
At the Midland International Airport Yucca
Theatre c. 1927 The
Petroleum Building c. 1932
Where
to Stay
Midland
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Midland
Tourist Information
Midland
Chamber of Commerce
109 N. Main, Midland, TX 79701, 1-800-624-6435
http://www.midlandtxchamber.com/
The
Midland Convention and Visitors Bureau
109 N. Main. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM, Monday through Friday. 1.800.624.6435 CVBWebsite: www.visitmidlandtx.com
http://www.ci.midland.tx.us/default.htm
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to Stay
Midland
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A mural in Midland
Photo Courtesy Tom Hosier
See Texas
Mural |
| | The
road to Midland
Photo Courtesy Tom Hosier, 11-01 |
| | A
pumpjack in Midland
Photo Courtesy Tom Hosier |
Where
to Stay
Midland
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Midland
Texas Forum"You
don't need to put bars on your windows - I'm from Vermont"
Hi Folks, Came
across your web site and found it very interesting. I'm a native of Hoosick Falls,
NY now living in Schenectady, NY. I lived in Midland, Texas for 4 years from 1995
to 1980 and loved every minute of it. If I could I would go back there to live.
I think the people of Texas are the nicest people I have ever met. Moved to Midland
from New York State and when I first met my neighbor she thought about putting
bars on her windows. But she quickly changed her mind. From then on I told people
I was from Vermont. As a matter of fact, Barbara Bush, Sr. and I had the same
pediatrician, Dr. Dorothy Wyvell. Many friends were made in Texas along with wonderful
memories I will cherish forever. Now I'm going to sit here and remember for awhile.
Regards, Eileen Jones, May 29, 2006
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to Stay
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