Permian Buiding Demolition, Midland, TX.
by Chad Hauris, Retro Electronics and Audio Lab, Midland, TX. 3/27/07, Updated 6/29/07

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The main part of the Permian Building demolition began in March, 2007.

Demolition at the rear of the building.
Rear of the building before demolition begins on the side.

Beginning demolition on the side of the Permian building.
Beginning to demolish the side of the Permian building. The "PERMIAN BUILDING" letters were salvaged from the front of the building but they did not attempt to salvage any other architectural details.

Front of the Permian Building during demolition.
Front of the building during demolition.

Front of the building during demolition.
Larger view of the building as the wrecking ball is beginning demolition.

More demolition at the rear of the Permian Building.
More demolition at the rear of the building.

Demolition dust at Permian Building.
Demolition dust.

Demolition at the front of the Permian Building.
Demolition at the front of the building.

Most of the rear of the Permian Building demolished.
Most of the rear part of the building demolished.

Permian building demolition debris.
Demolition Debris.

Far view of Gilhs Tower before demolition.
Gilhs Tower before demolition.

Permian building almost completely demolished.
Permian building almost completely demolished. Only the front door area remains.

Permian building completely demolished.
Permian building completely demolished.

Gihls Tower and Vaughn Building
Building of the Southwest (at left, vacant), Gihls Tower, and Vaughn Building. You can see the water storage tank atop the Gihls Tower. The Vaughn Building is scheduled to be turned into a condominium building called the Midland Skytower.

View of Gihls tower from Independence Plaza.
Midland Skyline view from the Independence Plaza building.
At left is the Western United Life Building (vacant.) To the south, behind the Western United Life building is the Wall Tower West (still in use). Heading to the right is the Midland Savings Building (vacant, scheduled for demolition) and the Gihls Tower. In the foreground is the Building of the Southwest (vacant) and the Vaughn Building. The street is Big Spring Street.
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