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Front of the Baptist Student Union building at 1111 Oakland Street.
The BSU which is owned by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, was built in January of 1951. The building was expanded in the 1980s, adding space to the west end with a new kitchen/dining area.

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 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…

Front cover of the April 1967 edition of the employee newsletter, The Spotlight. A photo of an architectural diorama of the new city hall building was on the cover. The caption reads, "City Hall Set to Go."
A picture and description of Denton's new Municipal Building that was designed by O'Neil Ford.

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 />
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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…

Voertman's on Oakland Street
Photograph by Alec Williams of Voertman's College Store on Oakland Street taken around 1977-78.

Other photos were taken in 2023 by Leslie Couture of the Special Collections Department for the Denton Public Library.

This building was designed…

One of the original leaded glass windows from the 1948 building was preserved and framed. It no longer hangs over this window, but is temporarily stored.
This leaded glass window was once part of the original library that was built in 1949. During the 2002-2004 renovations, the window was removed and mounted. It now hangs inside the library.

Courtyard that is inset on the west side of the Denton Civic Center. A brick hexagon-shaped planter is at the center.

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.

View taken from the park of the north-facing side of the Denton Civic Center. Several staff entrances can be seen.
View taken from the park of the north-facing side of the Denton Civic Center. Several staff entrances can be seen.

This is a view taken of the returns desk during the 1970s. In the background is a wall of chip carvings by Lynn Ford. Beaumont Mood
The first photo shows the newly added extension to the Emily Fowler Library which was designed by O'Neil Ford and added in 1969. The second view was taken after the building was expanded in 1980-81 to include an upper level.

The pottery lamps were…

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.
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.
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