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This photograph appeared in the April 1968 edition of the City of Denton employee newsletter. It updated City staff on the construction of the new Municipal Building.
This photograph was taken when Denton's City Hall was built and appeared in the employee city newsletter, The Spotlight. The shot is looking east where the City Manager's office would be.

This sample of chip carvings was found at the home of former library director, Joella Orr after she had passed away and was given to the library by her daughter. <br />
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The left side piece was missing which was replaced. The sample was then put into a shadow box. There are seven chip carvings. The carving measures 8" x 11 1/2" and the frame, 15" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/2".
This sample of Lynn Ford chip carvings was found in one of the library's storage units. It was missing a side piece on the left side. We presume it came into the library's collection sometime between 1968-1981 and probably would have been in the…

Lynn Ford doors, set #1 at Denton City Hall
These two carved doors by Lynn Ford were once on the exterior of the building. They were removed from the east side of the building and put on permanent display in the foyer of City Hall in Denton, Texas.

One of the original carved doors made for the building by Lynn Ford. It is now located in a foyer inside the building.
These doors were once exterior doors and have been moved into a foyer on the inner part of the inner "u-shaped" area.

From the close-up photos, one can see that they were painted some time ago as the paint is wearing off.

Craftsman Lynn Ford made these doors for Denton's new City Hall which opened in 1967.
This set of hand-carved doors is located at the entrance to the Denton City Council Chamber. They were made by Lynn Ford, brother of the architect, O'Neil Ford.

Three exterior doors made by Lynn Ford. They have brass handles and we believe the wood is fir.<br />
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These doors are on the south-facing side of the Civic Center. A covered breezeway protects the top half of the doors from the shade, while the bottom of each door has become bleached and dry. There are holes on each where the original locks were removed; some need to be patched. The weather-stripping at the bottom is coming off.
Three exterior doors made by Lynn Ford. They have brass handles and we believe the wood is fir.

These doors are on the south-facing side of the Civic Center. A covered breezeway protects the top half of the doors from the shade, while the bottom…

Abacus made from wood and brass with bamboo rods and wood beads. This was also once allowed for customers to check out.<br />
Condition: nicks and dents, repaired break on length of one side.
Abacus made from wood and brass with bamboo rods and wood beads. This was also once allowed for customers to check out.
Condition: nicks and dents, repaired break on length of one side.

Framed photograph by local photographer Thomas Judd. It hangs in the lower level of the Emily Fowler Library.
A photograph by Thomas Judd was given to the Emily Fowler Library by Randall S. Boyd in 2017. It currently hangs in an alcove on the east wall of the lower level.

Photo of the Logan's Shoe Shop neon sign taken by librarian Chuck Voellinger in 2013. The sign is shaped like a man's shoe. It is painted yellow with black lettering and says, 'Logan's Shoe Shop, over 50 years service'. There is clear neon tubing running along the lettering and outlining the shoe.
Two photographs taken in 2013 of Logan's Shoe Shop located at 226 W Hickory in Denton, Texas. An older photograph of the same sign was taken in 1977 by Alec Williams.

A young girl is sliding down a slide. In the background, there is a group of women standing in front of more playground equipment with a carnival theme.
A young girl is sliding down a slide. In the background, there is a group of women standing in front of more playground equipment with a carnival theme.
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