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Concrete lattice on south side of building.
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…
Stick wall on top of City Hall.
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.
Pergola on the front entrance to the Denton Civic Center.
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…
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…
Courtyard with hexagon-shaped planter.
Courtyard that is inset on the west side of the Denton Civic Center. A brick hexagon-shaped planter is at the center.
Joinery in brick wall
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.
More seams can be seen around the perimeter.
North side of the Denton Civic Center
View taken from the park of the north-facing side of the Denton Civic Center. Several staff entrances can be seen.
Pergolas
Two pergolas run along the south-facing side of the Emily Fowler Library. They were added for the 1968 renovation of the library and designed by O'Neil Ford.
View of the upper level of the Denton Civic Center.
View of the walking track inside the Denton Civic Center. The building is circular. There are tall posts and a wooden railing with wood slats. Curtained windows line the upper curve.
Ceiling of the Civic Center.
Ceiling of the Denton Civic Center.
Concrete lattice screen designed by O'Neil Ford for the Emily Fowler Library.
During the 1968 expansion of the Emily Fowler Library, O'Neil Ford designed and commissioned a concrete lattice built on the south side of the library to enclose a courtyard built for children only. A pergola and hanging pottery lamps, a brick…
Lynn Ford doors, #3.
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.
From the close-up photos, one can see that they were painted some time ago as the paint is wearing off.
Lynn Ford doors, #2.
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.
Lynn Ford doors at the Civic Center
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…
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…
Memorial to Lynn Ford.
Panel of carvings by the late Lynn Ford, brother of the architect O'Neil Ford, who designed the library.
From "Library's architecture, art a family affair," 10/02/1981, Denton Record-Chronicle:
Authella Ford Hersh, their sister, and her…
From "Library's architecture, art a family affair," 10/02/1981, Denton Record-Chronicle:
Authella Ford Hersh, their sister, and her…
Planter box made by Lynn Ford.
This long planter made by Lynn Ford is displayed atop a long shelf at the Emily Fowler Central Library.
The planter was made around 1968. From 1969 until 2002, it was located in the library director's office.
During the library's…
The planter was made around 1968. From 1969 until 2002, it was located in the library director's office.
During the library's…