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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ME6_the-yucca-theatre_Midland-TX.html
Attracted by Midland's growing economy and the rapid development of the area's petroleum industry, T.S. Hogan announced plans for the construction of this facility in 1927. An oilman and former Montana senator, Hogan saw the need for a multi-purpo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MCK_midlands-first-house_Midland-TX.html
Of concrete blocks, 1908. Western Ranch style. Home of Raymond and Edith Lawrence.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1965
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MB8_george-w-bush-childhood-home_Midland-TX.html
George Herbert Walker Bush and wife Barbara (Pierce) came to Texas in 1948, moving to Midland with son George Walker Bush in 1950. They bought this home in 1951 and while here faced the loss of daughter Robin and celebrated the birth of two sons. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MB6_midland-northwestern-railroad_Midland-TX.html
Standard gauge 66-mile line built by David Fasken, Sr., to carry cattle, ranch supplies, passengers.
Operated 1916 to 1920—critical era of World War I and world starvation aftermath. Linked towns of Fasken, Florey, and Seminole with Texas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MB5_midland-christian-college_Midland-TX.html
A 2-year, coeducational college that functioned 1910-1921. H. R. Garrett was first president. Students rode horse-drawn bus to campus; edited yearbook, "The Sandstorm." Some 250 attended in 1917. Financial stress forced closure. The 3-story gray b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MB4_first-baptist-church-of-midland_Midland-TX.html
The First Baptist Church of Midland began serving the city shortly after Midland's founding in 1885. That year, Baptists from Pecos, Big Spring and Midland agreed to hire the Rev. S.B. Callaway to serve the three congregations. Under his leadershi…