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Midland Points of Interest

HISTORIC SITES: Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Brown-Dorsey Medallion Home 9900 Wright Drive, Midland, TX
432-682-2931 The pentagonal-shaped memorial holds plaques
213 N Weatherford, Midland, TX 79701 of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast
Owned, restored and maintained by the Midland Guard, as well as the names of the individuals
County Historical Society, this home, built in who lost their lives during the conflict. Close to
1899, is reportedly the oldest house in Midland. Midland International Airport.
The historic Victorian style residence, decorated
with furnishings from the 1800s, features a Pliska Airplane
magnificent Gothic art glass window in the 432-560-2200
entry. Tours are available by appointment. 9506 Laforce Blvd, Midland, TX 79706
Fascinated by airplanes, John V. Pliska built his
George W. Bush Childhood Home own after he saw a Wright Brothers Model B
432-685-1112 plane land in Midland in 1911 on a cross-coun-
1412 W Ohio, Midland, TX 79701 try flight. He flew his plane in 1912, making it
Opened on April 11, 2006, the home has been the first plane built and flown in the state of
restored to the early 1950s and reflects the Texas. It can be viewed daily in the Midland
lives of the young family through exhibits and International Airport.
furnishings. Nowhere outside the United States
have so many prominent political figures lived in Scarborough/Linebery House
one home – two presidents, two governors, first 432-685-7368
lady, ambassador and a CIA director. 802 S Main, Midland, TX 79701
Built in 1907 the Scarborough/Linebery House
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, is an example of ranch-style architecture
2PM-5PM. The museum is closed Mondays, characteristic of early-day West Texas cattleman.
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New The historical home is open by appointment for
Year’s Day. Admission Charged. Wheelchair tours, luncheons, dinner parties, day retreats,
accessible. weddings, receptions, and backyard functions.

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