MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

MIDLAND, TX

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The Midland County Historical Museum is a fascinating attraction located in Midland, Texas. The museum is housed in the historic 1930s Petroleum Building and features a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Midland County and its people.

The museum's exhibits cover a range of topics, including the history of the oil industry in the region, Native American culture, the military, and pioneer life in West Texas. Visitors can explore interactive displays, view historic photographs and documents, and even step inside a replica of an early 20th-century oil derrick.

One of the standout exhibits at the museum is the J. Robert Jones Archaeological Collection, which features over 10,000 artifacts from the ancient cultures that once inhabited the area. Visitors can see examples of pottery, tools, and other artifacts that provide insight into the lives of these early inhabitants.

The museum also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include guided tours, lectures, and hands-on activities that allow visitors to engage with the history and culture of Midland County.

Overall, the Midland County Historical Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history of West Texas. Its unique exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and engaging programs make it a valuable resource for both locals and tourists alike.

MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MIDLAND TX. US MID #8404801861

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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H. Texas - Ector - Odessa - 2024 Title: 1939 Post Office, Odessa, Texas, 2024 Medium: digital, color Notes: <b>1939 Post Office</b> At the corner of W. 3rd and Texas in Odessa, Tom Lea installed <i>Stampede</i> inside the 1939 post office. In 2024, Ector County unveiled plans to build a new and much-needed public library there. Dawn’s light was soft and almost warm on a clear day at 7 AM, early March. Colors changed minute to minute under pink clouds, golden at 7:20. The old post office faced east. <i>Stampede,</i> an oil panoramic on canvas, shows cattle charging in a nighttime thunderstorm. A lightning bolt illuminates the scene’s figures. A helpless cowboy—flung off his horse—careens toward rocks and thorny vegetation, and a black longhorn lurches upward behind the rider’s ill-fated mount. The size envelops you, and you can almost walk right into it. It’s the painting I’ve seen the most because I grew up with it and saw it in our post office. The longhorn’s eyes follow you wherever you stand. Its pallet is gray and brown, punctuated by the red and green eyes of the cattle. Whenever I enter a room and see it, it’s an old friend, a masterpiece, sheer fright, and worth another look. As El Paso artist Tom Lea completed his mural in 1940, the United States began to emerge from the Great Depression. World War II escalated in Europe, and the country elected Franklin D. Roosevelt to a third term. Rainfall on the high plains remained below average, and 9,500 people lived in Odessa. Picasso had painted <i>Guernica</i> in 1937, and America would enter the war in late 1941. With the return of steel and an energetic workforce after the war, people moved to Odessa as fast as the oil gushed; its population swelled to about 80,000 within twenty years. Soon, a larger post office materialized across the street, and <i>Stampede</i> found itself there. The older post office went on to accommodate the county’s health department.
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MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2102 COMMUNITY LN
MIDLAND
TX
79701-4018

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MID # 8404801861
Name MIDLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 756067809
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.008207, -102.102501
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 329
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 3008