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Shot of the joinery in the brickwork on this round community center created by O'Neil Ford. The bricks were custom-made by Acme Brick Co. in Denton and were dubbed, "El Ford."

More seams can be seen around the perimeter.

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Courtyard that is inset on the west side of the Denton Civic Center. A brick hexagon-shaped planter is at the center.

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Concrete lattice on the south side of the Emily Fowler Library. Architect O'Neil Ford based the design on the Spanish terracotta lattice to provide ventilation and filtered light while enclosing the children's garden from adults. A pergola with…

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Mural by an unknown artist on the east side of the H. M. S. Art & Frame Shop which was located 1212 W. Mulberry Street. The artist is unknown.

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Plat map of the Holiday Park Subdivision of the City of Denton.

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This sculpture of a rose by Jack Zavatsky, was a gift to the library by Dr. George and Peggy Hendricks in memory of their daughter, Helen. It lives at the South Branch Library.

In addition to the exhibit, there are many things going on in this photograph of importance. First of all, this is one of the few photographs that capture the Mexican brick flooring that was in the 1968 addition to the library. It was made by Acme Brick Co. for O'Neil Ford and was called "el Fordo". The wall of chip carvings was made by Lynn Ford, brother of O'Neil Ford and well-known for his woodcarvings and metal work.
A Political & Military display on exhibit at the Emily Fowler Central Library, c1982. The "Kids Place" can be seen in the background.
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