Permian Basin Shorts

Description: Goldsmith is a sleepy little town about 20 miles west of Odessa, Texas. Sitting at the intersection of State Highway 158 and Farm Road 856, in northwestern Ector County, the town grew with the Permian Basin oil field. By 1937 Goldsmith had churches, a post office, a grocery store, a restaurant, and a rooming house, but the town would have to wait another four decades before they had a bar. Tony's Tavern set up shop in 1978, and while a town of just 240 residents may not seem like an ideal place for a bar, Tony was counting on oil field workers and support crews coming and going through town, wanting a place to grab a cold one. Apparently it worked, as Tony's was in business for 35 years, and even became a favorite spot for locals.

Description: Celebrate Odessa and its oilfield heritage with this bold design. Featuring “Odessa” in varsity-style block lettering above a Texas state outline filled with a pumpjack silhouette, and “Permian Basin Texas” below, this artwork captures the heart of West Texas pride. Perfect for locals, oilfield workers, and anyone proud of Odessa’s place in the Lone Star State. A great gift for those connected to the oil industry and Texas heritage.

Description: Show your pride for the oilfield life with this colorful heart oil derrick design for your oilfield wife

Description: Vintage Artesia Drillers baseball design: a retro tribute to the Longhorn League club from Artesia, New Mexico, est. 1951, featuring a well drilling rig and desert mesas. Great gift for Artesia natives, baseball dads and fans of defunct minor league teams. Original artwork, not affiliated with any team.

Description: Show your hometown area pride of the Permian Basin

Description: Vintage Midland Cowboys baseball design: a retro tribute to the West Texas-New Mexico League club from Midland, Texas, est. 1939, featuring a cowboy swinging a bat. Great gift for Midland natives, baseball dads and fans of defunct minor league teams. Original artwork, not affiliated with any team.

Description: **"Goldsmith, Texas: Permian Basin Oil Boom Town & Tony’s Tavern’s 35-Year Legacy (1937–2013) | Ector County’s Historic Oilfield Watering Hole"** Nestled **20 miles west of Odessa** at the crossroads of **State Highway 158 and Farm Road 856**, **Goldsmith, Texas**, blossomed during the **Permian Basin oil boom** but remained a “sleepy” town of 240 residents. By **1937**, it boasted churches, a post office, and essential services—yet lacked a bar until **Tony’s Tavern** opened in **1978**. Defying small-town odds, Tony’s thrived for **35 years** by catering to oilfield roughnecks, transient crews, and locals craving camaraderie over cold beers, becoming a beloved Ector County institution until its closure in **2013**.

Description: Celebrate the holiday season the Lone Star State with this festive illustration featuring oil derricks, prickly pear cacti, and traditional boots decorated for winter. Capture the spirit the Permian Basin during Christmas a design showcasing festive boots, ornaments, and regional pride.

Description: Tony's Tavern Goldsmith 1978

Description: A rugged tribute to the Permian Basin and the heart of the American frontier. This vintage-style design features a classic longhorn, oil derricks, and cowboy gear, perfect for roughnecks, ranchers, and anyone with deep roots in Texas land and cattle exploration.

Description: A rugged tribute to the Permian Basin and the heart of the American frontier. This vintage-style design features a classic longhorn, oil derricks, and cowboy gear, perfect for roughnecks, ranchers, and anyone with deep roots in Texas land and cattle exploration.

Description: Show off your Midland pride with this bold Texas oilfield design. Featuring “Midland Texas” in varsity-style block lettering with the state outline filled in orange and a pumpjack silhouette, this artwork highlights the city’s deep connection to the Permian Basin and West Texas oil heritage. Perfect for locals, oilfield workers, and proud Texans who want a rugged, classic look. A great gift for anyone who calls Midland home or works in the Texas oil industry.

Description: Show your love for Midland with this Texas heart design. Featuring a heart filled with the Lone Star flag, a cactus, and an oil pumpjack silhouette, this artwork highlights the city’s deep oilfield roots and proud West Texas heritage. Perfect for locals, oilfield workers, and anyone who calls Midland home. A great gift for Texans who want to wear their Tall City pride in style.