This Painting represents the house as when the Rayburns resided in Odessa; by Doris Peterson.
When Jim Parker moved to Odessa from Midland this is the appearance of the
ranch house. The Parker family updated the structure and added many comforts.
Homer Henderson law officer of Ector County is represented here with a saddle, spurs,
and other items from earlier years. A photo of Officer
Henderson is on one of our other pages. Nephew, Sonny Henderson has donated these items to
the Parker House Museum. This ranch museum contains many memories of the past; not only of the Parkers but of the other pioneers. Courtesy, The PARKER HOUSE Museum; Richard Cummins Director Clear Page
Upstairs many of the rooms are filled with items of yesteryear.
Stampede (1940), Tom Lea
A reproduction of Lea's 700 pound mural, which hangs at Odessa's Main Post Office, is on permanent display at the Parker House Museum, 118 Maple, Odessa, Texas 79761. I'm sure many a cowboy had dreams of something like this happening. Mr. Lea's painting adds flavor to the stories of Odessa and Western Texas.
Updated: July 13, 1998