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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…
Lynn Ford sample chip carvings.
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…
Wall of carved sticks.
A wall of carved sticks made of basswood, by artisan Lynn Ford, is located in the hallway of the lower level staff area at the Emily Fowler Central Library.
Measures 97" x 18 1/2 feet.
This piece has nicks and stains along some bottom pieces.…
Measures 97" x 18 1/2 feet.
This piece has nicks and stains along some bottom pieces.…
Brass and tin lamps near the City Council Chambers in Denton, Texas.
Six brass and tin lamps line the wall to the Denton City Council chambers. Another four can be found in a nearby alcove that overlooks the courtyard. Of the four in the alcove, three of them are smaller and boxy-shaped.
According to architect…
According to architect…