Historical photos of Odessa, TX and Ector County, TX - Pinterest
This is a photo of an Oil Show Parade taken in the early 50's in Odessa, TX. The float is sponsored by KOSA ( local TV and Radio Station.) It depicts (I believe?) an oilfield worker in a hard hat and greasy clothes standing on a float that is showing him as KING of the Oil in Ector County w/ a pipe wrench in his hand as his sceptor.
Historical Photography Collection - The Portal to Texas History
Held by UNT Special Collections, these materials consist of historical photographs from both the United States (with an emphasis on Texas) and England--providing over 150 years of photographic examples. Included are daguerreotypes and regular prints in both color and black-and-white. To learn more, please see our finding aid.
Photo Galleries - Historic Odessa Foundation
Colonial Revival style garden pineapple gate ornament at the entry of the Corbit-Sharp House.
[Aerial Image of Odessa, Texas] - The Portal to Texas History
Aerial photograph of Odessa, Texas, in 1928. Caption on the image reads "Aerial View of Odessa, Tex." Creator: Unknown. 1928.
[Postcard of Odessa, Texas] - The Portal to Texas History
Postcard depicting Odessa, Texas. Above that "Hub City of the Vast, Rich Odessa Oil Field" is printed and below that "New Ultra-Modern Ector County Court House" is printed.
History of Odessa Texas - Explore Texas
This long-form article will explore the history of Odessa, Texas, taking you through its early days, the discovery of oil, its role in the nation’s energy sector, and the modern city it has become today.
Historic Sites and Museums to Visit in Odessa, Texas — ODESSA AF
Jan 3, 2021 · From outer space phenomena to early ranchers’ residences, explore Odessa’s history at any of these sites, here’s our list of must-visit historical sites and museums in Odessa, TX. After President Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, Odessa leaders decided to create a museum honoring the late president.
Odessa - The Historical Marker Database
Jul 10, 2015 · Located in the Permian Basin, in the midst of great oil and natural gas reserves, Odessa was a small farming and ranching town until oil was discovered on the W.E. Connell Ranch (16 mi. SW) in 1926. Growth was rapid, and the city was incorporated the following year, with S.R. McKinney as first mayor.
The Heritage Of Odessa Foundation, Odessa TX - Museums …
The Heritage of Odessa Foundation operates the White-Pool House Museum, a historic home built in 1887, which has been restored and furnished with period pieces. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of early settlers in the area.
Our History - Odessa, TX
Early Odessa. The City of Odessa was incorporated on April 18, 1927. The first police judge was appointed on July 20, 1936, and received $1 for each case that was prosecuted. The first traffic signals were installed at the intersections of Grant and Pearl, Grant and 5th Street, and Grant and 8th Street on December 13, 1939.