W. G. McMillan Construction Company

W. G. McMillan Construction Company (HM208C)

Location: Lubbock, TX 79403 Lubbock County
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N 33° 39.463', W 101° 49.909'

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W.G. McMillan came to Lubbock in 1924 to assist in the construction of the Hotel Lubbock. McMillan stayed, and over the next thirty years oversaw over 850 construction projects. Some of McMillan's first projects included the 1926 Conoco service station, followed by completion of the Meadowbrook Golf Course. In 1930, McMillan completed the Lubbock Municipal Airport that still exists today. During World War II, McMillan played a significant role in the local war effort and the wartime history of Texas. In 1942, McMillan built 220 structures at South Plains Army Air Field, where glider pilots prepared for D-day and other invasions. Under McMillan and his son, numerous additional buildings were constructed on military bases and air fields in the area.

The McMillan Construction Company (later known as McMillan and Son Construction Company) completed a multitude of projects, including airports, schools, public buildings, hospitals, grocery stores, churches, sporting venues, and numerous buildings on the Texas Tech campus. In addition to construction projects, W.G. McMillan also served the community through social, educational, and political organizations. McMillan was a member of the Kiwanis Club and Methodist Church, helped form the Plains Museum Society (later called the West Texas Museum Association) and constructed the original
museum building in 1936. He participated in archeological digs, hunting expeditions, and community service projects. The W.G. McMillan construction company performed a significant and contributing role in the economic, physical, and commercial development of Lubbock.

175 years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011
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HM NumberHM208C
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Year Placed2011
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Saturday, July 29th, 2017 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 237402 N 3727803
Decimal Degrees33.65771667, -101.83181667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 39.463', W 101° 49.909'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 39' 27.78" N, 101° 49' 54.54" W
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Area Code(s)806
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 6304 N Cedar Ave, Lubbock TX 79403, US
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