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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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The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department built the foundation and the sand enclosure for the memorial. The structure itself was constructed by Alvin Ellis, under the supervision of Mount-Miller Architects. The project had the approval of the Municipal Complex architect O’Neil Ford. The play wall was dedicated in a public ceremony on December 13, 1970.The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department built the foundation and the sand enclosure for the memorial. The structure itself was constructed by Alvin Ellis, under the supervision of Mount-Miller Architects. The project had the approval of the Municipal Complex architect O’Neil Ford. The play wall was dedicated in a public ceremony on December 13, 1970."<br /> <br /> ~Laura Douglas, see https://dentonlibrary.wordpress.com/2017/06/14/hidden-history-betty-jane-blazier-memorial-play-wall/
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department built the foundation and the sand enclosure for the memorial. The structure itself was constructed by Alvin Ellis, under the supervision of Mount-Miller Architects. The project had the approval of…

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.

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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.
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.

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

The mural is an enlarged and colored edition of a map created by Sena Mounts Wright and painted by Denton artist Irene Grady. She added the border, illustrating the first cattle brands registered in Denton County. The original map was painted in 1949 and covered the entire wall behind the front desk of the library. A second smaller map was completed for the 1969 renovation of the building.<br /> <br /> A custom-made fireplace screen was commissioned by local stained glass artisan, Christie Wood, in 2006.<br /> <br /> Two peacock chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner flank the fireplace; they were given to the library in memory of Luke Wilson by his friends in 1981.
The mural is an enlarged and colored edition of a map created by Sena Mounts Wright and painted by Denton artist, Irene Grady. She added the border, illustrating the first cattle brands registered in Denton County. The original map was painted in…

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Mural running along the west side of the Corkscrew of a vine, and a tree on the storefront of a business at 118 Fry Street.

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This mural on the front of Rick's Place is reminiscent of Keith Haring's 'dance' pop art, with a large speaker and a giant mosh pit of yellow figures.

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Mural on the east side of H. M. S. Art and Frame Shop by artist Sam McIntyre. The front of the building is painted a bright red. In addition to the mural on the east side, the words 'No Parking' have been stenciled on the white wall.
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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Museum replica of the Rosetta Stone. It was once made available for customers to check out. It is 34" x 30" x 1" 1/2 and currently hangs on the east wall in the Special Collections Department. The condition is fair, with material missing, along the edges and paint that has rubbed off on the bottom fourth of the object.
Museum replica of the Rosetta Stone. It was once made available for customers to check out. It is 34" x 30" x 1" 1/2 and currently hangs on the east wall in the Special Collections Department. The condition is fair, with material missing, along the…

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Charcoal drawing of Mr. Escue, owner of The College Store on Oakland Street near TWU for twenty-plus years.
Framed charcoal drawing of Mr. Escue, owner of The College Store on Oakland Street near TWU for twenty-plus years.

Ford, Powell, and Carson Architects' proposed layout for the Civic Center Municipal Complex in 1997. It focuses on the buildings, landscaping, and bridges crossing the creek system in several different locations.

Three ballerinas pose in the courtyard of the children's area just outside the library. The patio is brick and there is a long bench. A small fountain is the corner. A concrete lattice backs up against the pergola. A gate keeps the area enclosed. Beaumont Mood pottery lamps hang from the pergola.
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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This is a photo taken from the ground of the stick wall on the top of City Hall which acts as a screen for the flat roof.
This is a photo taken from the ground of the stick wall on the top of City Hall which acts as a screen for the flat roof.

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Photo of the newly built Civic Center taken at night. Lights can be seen inside and out.
Pergola designed by O'Neil Ford. Nine Beaumont Mood globe-shaped pottery lamps hang from it.

Perhaps in the 1990s, a blue tile border was added to the edging of the pergola. It is believed to be pool tile. It was removed in 2022 in order to be…

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