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This watercolor of the Denton County Courthouse was painted by Martha Robbins. It was matted, framed, and then gifted to the library.
This is a framed print of a painting by Denton artist Martha Robbins entitled "The Old Denton County Courthouse."

Four-ton all-metal sculpture, salvaged from the remains of the old Kimbell Flour Mill, Trinity Industries, and Harpool's Seed Cleaning Plant, all businesses from Denton, Texas. The metal had sat in a "junk" pile behind Harpool Seed's grain elevator and was donated by Tom Harpool.<br /> <br /> Completed in 1980, the work was commissioned by Arnold Austad for the library at a cost of $5,000; it took him two months to complete.<br /> <br /> The two large metal basins were used to circulate water for the fountain. Some controversy took place after the Austad painted the fountain with red oxide to prevent rust first. The public had expected it to be forest green and some were disappointed by the color. Later it would be painted black.<br /> <br /> The fountain was disconnected around 2008 due to vandalism and turned into a planter. Plans to preserve and reconnect it began in 2022.
Four-ton all-metal sculpture, salvaged from the remains of the old Kimbell Flour Mill, Trinity Industries, and Harpool's Seed Cleaning Plant, all businesses from Denton, Texas. The metal had sat in a "junk" pile behind Harpool Seed's grain elevator…

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Photograph of the front of the Davis Building on North Elm Street. It was taken while the sun was setting. The businesses inside were closed.<br /> <br /> The building was designed by the Mount Miller Architects for Joe Alvord Florist in 1965. It now houses three different shops.
Photos of the Davis Office Building. It was designed by the Mount-Miller Architects in 1965. The structure is bordered by North Elm Street and Congress Street.

From the Denton Record-Chronicle:

The building was designed for Bruce Davis and…

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Welded wire and mixed wood sculpture by George Cadell, 1997. This piece lives in City Hall.
Welded wire and mixed wood sculpture by George Cadell, 1997. This piece lives in City Hall.

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This textile was woven by Linda Ford Winans in 1983. It hangs behind the Reference Desk at the Emily Fowler Central Library.<br /> <br /> "The hanging measures 3' x 14' and is made of natural fibers, including sheep's wool and Scandinavian cow hair; the warp is linen."
This textile was woven by Linda Ford Winans in 1983. It hangs behind the Reference Desk at the Emily Fowler Central Library.

"The hanging measures 3' x 14' and is made of natural fibers, including sheep's wool and Scandinavian cow hair; the warp…

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This view of the tennis courts is looking southwest. Rayzor Ranch is in the background, with Reservoir #17 just behind the tennis courts.
This view of the tennis courts is looking southwest. Rayzor Ranch is in the background, with Reservoir #17 just behind the tennis courts.

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Photo of the ten wall sconces along the inner courtyard of City Hall. The lights are all on because the sun was low in the sky.
These ten wall sconces align the inner courtyard on the west side of City Hall.
They were designed and made by Beaumont Mood for O'Neil Ford in the late 1960s.

In February of 2024, all of the sconces were removed for cleaning.

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This is a photograph of the exterior of the Denton Civic Center. The building is brick. This photo is of the west side of the building. Several exit doors empty out onto a covered patio with a metal roof. The patio is used for vendors during an event, or for children to play on during summer camp.
View of the west side of the Denton Civic Center during two different seasons. The building did not originally have a covered patio. This was added at a later date.

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A photo taken of the sign for Strande's Garage located at 706 E. McKinney in Denton, Texas.
A photo taken of the sign for Strande's Garage located at 706 E. McKinney in Denton, Texas.

A stone bird sculpture has its head tilted upwards, and its wings arched. It was made by Alva Museum Replicas in 1965 and purchased by the library.
A bird sculpture made from stone with its head tilted upwards and its wings arched.

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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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Newspaper clipping from the Denton Record-Chronicle from May 20, 1976. There is a photo taken by DRC photographer Larry Barr of Adrian Conway mowing a field at North Lakes Park. The caption says, "While most of the residents of the county involve themselves in more urban pursuits, a dedicated group of citizens works full-time preserving the quality of the county's open spaces. Among the conservation projects in the country currently under way is the Northlakes project in northwest Denton.
Farmer, Adrian Conway, mows the grass of the dam on the Windsor side of North Lakes Park.

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This photo was taken during the construction of the new Municipal Complex for the City of Denton employee newsletter, The Spotlight. The stairs lead to the Council Chambers. The door to the left led to the emergency operating center for Civil Defense.
This photo was taken during the construction of the new Municipal Complex for the City of Denton employee newsletter, The Spotlight. The stairs lead to the Council Chambers. The door to the left led to the emergency operating center for Civil…

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