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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.

In this photo with caption that appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle: "Park and Recreation Director Leonard Ehrler points out the proposed Community Building on a scale model of the Denton Civic Center. The Community Building is Ehrler's next big project after the olympic-sized swimming pool in upper right-hand corner of scale model is completed this May (1965).
In this photo with caption that appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle: "Park and Recreation Director Leonard Ehrler points out the proposed Community Building on a scale model of the Denton Civic Center. The Community Building is Ehrler's next big…

An unknown man stands on a scaffold while painting the underside of the metal pergola in front of the Civic Center. The Beaumont Mood pottery lamps have been shielded by paper. A sign for the Civic Center hours reads, "Open for Jogging & Walking." The hand-carved doors made by Lynn Ford can also be seen.
An unknown man stands on a scaffold while painting the underside of the metal pergola in front of the Civic Center. The Beaumont Mood pottery lamps have been shielded by paper. A sign for the Civic Center hours reads, "Open for Jogging & Walking."…

A brick walkway running along the north side of the Civic Center. Some spots are in good condition, while others have been affected by rain coming off the roof which has made the bricks sink into a depression.

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.

Three exterior doors made by Lynn Ford. They have brass handles and we believe the wood is fir.<br />
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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 of each door has become bleached and dry. There are holes on each where the original locks were removed; some need to be patched. The weather-stripping at the bottom is coming off.
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…

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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