24 15 373 https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/308cb9eb575b92423ff9c107591c903c.tif 90a944b72d529bfc74aeed5174fe0abb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mood, Beaumont Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-1975 Title A name given to the resource Two Beaumont Mood globe-shaped lamps in the front entryway. Description An account of the resource Two globe-shaped pottery lamps hang from the front of the Denton City-County Library. One hung outside the covered pergola. The other was cream with a possible gray band near the bottom. Both have geometric patterns. Both were by made by Beaumont Mood for architect O'Neil Ford in his expansion of the Denton City-County Library. Subject The topic of the resource Beaumont Mood pottery lamps O'Neil Ford Emily Fowler Library Mid-Century Modern Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mood, Beaumont; Mood, Betty de Jori, Charlene Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-present Title A name given to the resource Beaumont Mood and Charlene deJori Pottery Light Fixtures, Planters, and Urns Description An account of the resource <p>In the mid-to-late 1960s, the Denton Municipal Complex was designed by Texas architect O'Neil Ford. He commissioned Beaumont Mood to make pottery lamps, planters, and urns for each building. Beaumont and his wife, Betty, made the light fixtures for the library.</p> <p>The 1981 expansion to the Emily Fowler Library added a split-level floor and a breezeway to the front of the building.<br /><br />In addition to more Beaumont Mood pottery lamps, Ford approached another San Antonio artisan, Charlene de Jori to make exterior lighting for the front of the building.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></p> Subject The topic of the resource Denton (Tex.) - Libraries - History Public Libraries - Texas - Denton O'Neil Ford Beaumont Mood Betty Mood Southwestern Art ceramicists pottery lights architects Mid-Century Modern Charlene de Jori Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved. Please contact the Special Collections Department for more information. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture; Victoria DeCuir Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Leslie Couture Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Beaumont Mood Collection: The Emily Fowler Central Library has the following collection: 8 Globe-shaped hanging lamps, exterior - 7 (two have been shattered and the others are in storage) interior - 1 (display) 13 Pendant lamps, interior - 3 (reddish hue), 10 (white) 10 Low cylinders, interior 4 Ceramic urns - 3 in Emily Fowler and 1 at the South Branch 4 ceramic planters City Hall has the following: 16 Hanging pendant fixtures 10 Exterior flush-mount fixtures 24 Globe pendant fixtures in the Council Chambers The Civic Center has: 9 Hanging pendant fixtures inside 11 Flush-mount pendant lights; 8 are on the exterior of the building; 3 are indoors 13 Globe pendant fixtures; 8 are outdoor and 5 are indoor Senior Center: 7 Flush-mount exterior lamps Charlene de Jori Collection: Emily Fowler Library: 12 flush-mount terracotta with cream band light fixtures. Ten are outside and located under the breezeway; two are inside the library, one on display in the upper level while another is in a cabinet. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mood, Beaumont Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-1975 Title A name given to the resource Two globe-shaped pottery lamps hang in the front entryway of the Emily Fowler Library. Description An account of the resource Two globe-shaped pottery lamps hang from the front of the Denton City-County Library. One hung outside the covered pergola. The other was cream with a possible gray band near the bottom. Both have geometric patterns. Both were by made by Beaumont Mood for architect O'Neil Ford in his expansion of the Denton City-County Library. Subject The topic of the resource Beaumont Mood Lighting Co. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Beaumont Mood Lighting Co.. Denton Public Library Emily Fowler Central Library Pottery Lamps https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/513f59219aa20a8d66a5f33d3f25e26e.JPG 2897c5a17e87507da1546a0d82239f2f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-09-xx Title A name given to the resource "Decisions, Decisions." Description An account of the resource This photo of two men working in the sunken garden of the new Denton City Hall appeared in the September 1969 issue of the employee newsletter. The two men were removing "hard dirt" into a wheelbarrow from the areas that they had just planted. Subject The topic of the resource gardening; gardens; Denton City Hall; Denton Parks Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newsletter - paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-09-xx Title A name given to the resource Two men in the sunken garden of the Municipal Building Description An account of the resource These Parks employees were adding plants to the sunken garden at the new City Hall building. This photo appeared in the September 1969 issue of the City of Denton employee newsletter. The photo is in black-and-white. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Municipal Building O'Neil Ford sunken gardens Denton, Texas Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Denton Municipal Complex O'Neil Ford sunken gardens https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/97767eb4356035823b089fad57af19dd.jpg 3f00d6a83012bd7de2961c3ca4af4f5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mural on the front of Rick's Place Description An account of the resource This mural on the front of Rick's Place is reminiscent of Keith Haring's 'dance' pop art, with a large speaker and a giant mosh pit of yellow figures. https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/193b7fd8a9ff6bbb38761bf00e42bcdb.jpg 8de71a0adcd4e744f06c37180a8be2ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South side mural on Rick's Place Description An account of the resource The mural on the south side of Rick's Place has a large hand drawing various cartoon figures standing on a sidewalk with their shadows on a two-dimensional wall. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Mural Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Glover, Julie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994~ Title A name given to the resource Two murals on the front and south side of Rick's Place on Avenue A. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie murals; art; artists; Rick's Place; business; Denton Texas; Avenue A https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/0f3f18220af050eac252abe6c4b33937.jpg 80d6c58e48b6e0830ce17bc87041bac4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Two peacock chairs and a custom stained glass fireplace screen. Description An account of the resource Two Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs in front of the fireplace at the Emily Fowler Library. The wood is Ash and Teak and the seat Danish paper cord. 30"w x 29"d x 42"h. The chairs were given to the library by the Denton Optimist Club in 1981, in memory of Luke Nelson. The stained glass screen in front of the fireplace was created by Christie A. Wood with Art Glass Ensembles to match the map over the fireplace. In the center is an etching of the Courthouse-on-the-Square. The clear glass holds images of historic Denton County cattle brands. The screen was commissioned by Eva Poole, the library director at the time. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hans Wegner Christie A. Wood https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/6b6ba1544fa0bfbf999144a13d545341.jpg 07e9246545d7d5179366baf225433d0a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c2005 Title A name given to the resource Fireplace at Emily Fowler Description An account of the resource This photograph was taken just after the library opened after a two-year closure for renovations. The new fireplace screen would be made within the year. https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/5d939f26a875750928cd8c3fad1045e2.jpg 05dda722f27a567495b837c3bcba573c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, Christie A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Title A name given to the resource Close-up of fireplace screen #1 Description An account of the resource Close-up photo of the fireplace screen made by Christie Wood. A large circle of marbled light blue with a clear center that has an etched image of the Courthouse. https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/60b4348a2cec195bdbd702adc38d265b.jpg d84702c510d5b0073c89a9b3514e0e12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, Christie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Title A name given to the resource Cattle brands on stained glass #1 Description An account of the resource Detailed view of the cattle brands on the left side of the Christie Wood fireplace glass screen. https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/b2ab93b2065a875cec78cb9a96362ad7.jpg 1d114b8d8aaa7eca3597e2ad7e4497d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wood, Christie A. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Title A name given to the resource Cattle brands on stained glass #2 Description An account of the resource Detailed view of the cattle brands on the right side of the Christie Wood fireplace glass screen. Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981, 2007 Title A name given to the resource Two peacock chairs and a custom stained glass fireplace screen. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Description An account of the resource Two Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs in front of the fireplace at the Emily Fowler Library. The wood is Ash and Teak and the seat Danish paper cord. 30"w x 29"d x 42"h. The chairs were given to the library by the Denton Optimist Club in 1981, in memory of Luke Nelson. The stained glass screen in front of the fireplace was created by Christie A. Wood with Art Glass Ensembles to match the map over the fireplace. In the center is an etching of the Courthouse-on-the-Square. The clear glass holds images of historic Denton County cattle brands. The screen was commissioned by Eva Poole, the library director at the time. Emily Fowler Library Peacock chairs https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/c1f99841a610fc882b94e57332c21434.jpg f38e3f2117728c0f9dddc55ea76ad2c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown library staff Title A name given to the resource Returns desk at the Emily Fowler Library. Description An account of the resource 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 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 197x Subject The topic of the resource Emily Fowler Central Library; Ford, Lynn; Mood, Beaumont; art and artists; pottery; wood carving Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/d1eb2ff2be74f46772d1f9da32f7229a.jpg 2a0c2e9f002dcc4e97ceb8026cae041c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca1981 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Staff Title A name given to the resource View of the Circulation desk Description An account of the resource This is a view of the Circulation desk taken from the ramp looking west. There are ten Beaumont Mood pottery lamps over the area that are still there today. In the background is an exhibit of woven tapestries and other items. Subject The topic of the resource Mood, Beaumont; pottery lamps; light fixtures; Denton Public Library; ramps; artwork Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, Lynn Novinski, Greg Novinski, Mike Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-2023 Title A name given to the resource Works by Lynn Ford Description An account of the resource The Emily Fowler Central Library currently has five chip carvings by Lynn Ford. The pieces were arranged by his niece, Linda Ford Winans, and mounted on suede-covered boards by brothers Greg and Mike Novinski. The Civic Center building has three sets of front doors made by artist Lynn Ford. City Hall has two sets of Lynn Ford doors: one set that was originally located on the east entrance is now on display in the east hall. The other set is the u-bend of the building. There are also ten brass and tin lamps crafted by Lynn and Rodolfo Cabral outside of the city council chambers. "Most of his [Lynn's] work is all about elemental composition using the three basic geometric forms, the circle, the triangle, and the square." ~Lynn Ford: Texas Artist and Craftsman, by Mary Lance. Subject The topic of the resource Ford, Lynn Novinski, Greg Novinski, Mark woodworking doors planters chip carvings basswood City Hall Denton Civic Center Emily Fowler Central Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Staff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s Title A name given to the resource Two views of the circulation desk at the Emily Fowler Library over time. Description An account of the resource 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 made by Beaumont Mood of San Antonio, Texas. Subject The topic of the resource Emily Fowler Library; Architects; Denton, Texas; Ford, O'Neil; Mood, Beaumont Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Architects Architecture Beaumont Mood Emily Fowler Library O'Neil Ford Pottery Lamps https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/c99e8313f93a41e90088915717a5ed90.jpg 696f5442bc09b9449d364b158c2742eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource History of Denton's Parks Description An account of the resource Collected images from the Denton's Parks: The History Behind the Names exhibit. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 Title A name given to the resource UH-1 Flyover Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Charlene Sauseda https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/51c54084f6ee3b9a08fe57596379c354.jpg 0c3af748e76256195fad684ec3ee203f Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bailey, Julia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/12/2008 Title A name given to the resource University Lanes sign Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Denton Texas Signs & Signboards - Old University Lanes https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/38ccb6265c0f6190587f6104d40f6873.png e97e97a2f07e5923033641db455cdb5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource History of Denton's Parks Description An account of the resource Collected images from the Denton's Parks: The History Behind the Names exhibit. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Denton Record-Chronicle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 10, 1964 Title A name given to the resource University State Bank Baseball Team Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Denton Record-Chronicle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Record-Chronicle https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/18b8461b5886f9b248311122cbcfd68e.jpg 9d273a5280fb718102e1daf40b7b9e2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-12 Title A name given to the resource View of the Municipal Christmas tree sitting on the Saltillo tile floor. Subject The topic of the resource Beaumont Mood; Saltillo Tile; O'Neil Ford; City Hall Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Description An account of the resource This is a picture taken of a partially decorated Christmas tree at the Denton City Hall in 1969. A ladder is to the right of the tree. The tree stands in a long hall filled with floor-to-ceiling windows. The floor is covered in glossy, smooth, saltillo tile. Beaumont Mood pendant lamps in a similar color hang from the ceiling. Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/1b676ad38290ec2dbe40c442d62f0dfd.jpg ceb59a7da79ce81265c6ed05fdf26ebc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969 Title A name given to the resource Volunteers decorating municipal Christmas tree, December 1966. Description An account of the resource Four unknown women decorate the Christmas tree in City Hall. Subject The topic of the resource Beaumont Mood; Saltillo tile; City Hall; O'Neil Ford; Christmas trees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Spotlight Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/9ab403becaf12e1ad25f401e009e4fc9.jpg e698bc83bc6c9199239e9d6a352dc0b2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-12 Title A name given to the resource Entrance to the City Manager's office in City Hall. Description An account of the resource This is a photo of the entryway to the City Manager's office in 1969. It appeared in the employee newsletter, the Spotlight. There is a brick wall dividing an open hall to the entrance to a reception area and office. A sign that says "City Manager" is on the brick wall. The floor in the hall is covered in saltillo tile, and a Beaumont Mood planter containing a rubber tree is by the sign. Subject The topic of the resource City Hall; O'Neil Ford; Beaumont Mood; planters; pottery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Spotlight Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/80732142c3ff3863cf9363b025f458b3.jpg 6d5a8a22cf0590c5f163b53bfaa471fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-12 Title A name given to the resource Corporation Court inside City Hall, December 1969. Description An account of the resource Four women pose behind the window in the Corporation Court department. The window is decorated with tinsel for Christmas. A tall pottery urn made by Beaumont Mood stands beside the wall. Subject The topic of the resource City Hall; Corporation Court; O'Neil Ford; Beaumont Mood; Christmas decorations; pottery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Spotlight newsletter Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/64d774e7e6842c45ea849d335d50e824.jpg 1425c8f0be1686f1f8b4755a336de161 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Two women inside a room labeled "Community Development" and "Planning and Engineering" at Denton City Hall, December 1969. Title A name given to the resource Two unknown women are seated at desks inside the Community Development and Planning & Engineering room in Denton City Hall. The photo appears in the December 1969 City employee newsletter, The Spotlight. Subject The topic of the resource O'Neil Ford; City Hall; Community Development Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/9c46f0b3fe351a47a4a7e67dedd99104.jpg e90882d3001ba34fbc6d74c7440bb592 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-12 Title A name given to the resource Drive-In window at Denton City Hall, December 1969. Description An account of the resource An unknown woman sits in the Drive-in window at the new Denton City Hall. Subject The topic of the resource City Hall; O'Neil Ford; Drive-in Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newsletter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-12-xx Title A name given to the resource Various view of Denton City Hall, December of 1969. Description An account of the resource Various photos from the December 1969 issue of Spotlight, the City employee newsletter. Subject The topic of the resource O'Neil Ford; Denton City Hall; 1969; Beaumont Mood; Saltillo tile; pottery lamps; city employees; volunteers; Christmas Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Couture, Leslie Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg O'Neil Ford; City Hall; 1969; Beaumont Mood; Saltillo tile; Denton Texas https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/d36242cdd5d1b024556a7e227cd327cc.jpg fda3949c13104daae8d9bdb600aeedca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource History of Denton's Parks Description An account of the resource Collected images from the Denton's Parks: The History Behind the Names exhibit. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Isabella Piña-Hinojosa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 Title A name given to the resource Vela's Trophy Sculpture. Description An account of the resource Photograph of the Vela's Trophy Sculpture. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Denton Council 4366 Records (DTEX 2024.001), 1964-2003. Denton Municipal Archives, Denton Public Library. https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/0922730ff45abfdf92e5fb0ec52adc52.jpg 7f29e04228b3d97844831c4b10415b66 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource History of Denton's Parks Description An account of the resource Collected images from the Denton's Parks: The History Behind the Names exhibit. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Title A name given to the resource Vietnam War Memorial Plaque https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/3986924acfbd403e14158f705043dc34.jpg 21ca2f38c444de617c7ce91971177fd7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, O'Neil Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca1968 Title A name given to the resource View of the walking track inside the Denton Civic Center. Description An account of the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Civic Center; Denton Community Center; Denton Texas; Ford, O'Neil; Architects; Architecture Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived City of Denton Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Den Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/b584f7892435e25bc460f17b93d8fa7d.jpg 1c12ba256a46d109c55668025e789c27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, O'Neil Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-05-17 Title A name given to the resource Upper level walking track of the Civic Center Description An account of the resource View of the walking track inside the Civic Center. The track cover is blue with white lane stripes. Posts covered with brick veneer are interspersed in the middle lane. The inner lane has a waist-high wall with a wooden handrail. The inside wall is lined with light-colored brick. Subject The topic of the resource Ford, O'Neil Denton Community Center; Denton Civic Center; Architects and architecture; Mid-Century Modern; walking tracks Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, O'Neil Title A name given to the resource View of the upper level of the Denton Civic Center. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Civic Center; Denton Community Center; Denton Texas; Ford, O'Neil; Architects; Architecture Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca1968 Description An account of the resource 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. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived City of Denton 1960s Architects Architecture Denton Denton Civic Center O'Neil Ford Texas https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/9587a803aa961e72966d3d63a23fb2ff.jpg 2ed81b5c9a99ae9e2104cfd439a163a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Title A name given to the resource View of the west side of the Denton Civic Center during construction. Description An account of the resource View of the exterior of the west side. The land has been graded, but the patio has not been installed. Pottery lamps made by Beaumont Mood can be seen on the outer west side and under the breezeway. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Municipal Complex; Denton Texas; O'Neil Ford; Architects and architecture; Mood, Beaumont; pottery lamps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource View of the west side of the Denton Civic Center during construction. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource View of the exterior of the west side. The land has been graded, but the patio has not been installed. Pottery lamps made by Beaumont Mood can be seen on the outer west side and under the breezeway. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Municipal Complex; Denton Texas; O'Neil Ford; Architects; Mood, Beaumont; pottery lamps https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/1c3508dc81abbef62047b7955a04ea2c.jpg bdf125e2cebb02eb77ae7ccb33066011 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Denton Parks and Recreation Department Title A name given to the resource Divers diving Description An account of the resource View of the high and low diving boards at the Denton Municipal Swimming Pool. A girl has just dove off the low dive while a boy on the high dive waits for her to finish. There are other people in line for both boards. A privacy fence is behind them. There are several Beaumont Mood pottery lamps mounted along the fencing. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Municipal Swimming Pool; diving boards; Mood, Beaumont; privacy fencing; Denton Civic Center Park; Quakertown Park Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/0934b0ba33e6ffef6a10158562e5a53f.jpg e0266289ef689ac79d6517dbe214abfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Denton Parks and Recreation Department Title A name given to the resource Boy diving off the high diving board. Description An account of the resource Photo of a young boy diving off the high dive at the Municipal Swimming pool. There are people sitting on towels in the grass beside the pool. A lifeguard watches nearby. Subject The topic of the resource Denton Municipal Swimming Pool; Civic Center Park; Quakertown Park; lifeguards Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Denton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1983 Title A name given to the resource Views of the diving board. Description An account of the resource These two photos of the diving board were taken in the summer of 1983 at the Denton Municipal Swimming Pool. diving board Municipal Complex Municipal Swimming Pool swimming https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/90aa8b03c1987b5646320cbd1dd60c8a.jpg 676092c5420e57253f1b244897db7640 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Williams, Alec Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 Title A name given to the resource Voertman's on Oakland Street Description An account of the resource This scanned image of Voertman's College Store was taken from a 35mm slide. Alec Williams, the photographer, said that the camera had a light leak and that's what created the yellow streak on the left side of the photo. The building faces east and the photo was taken in the morning hours. The buildings to the left of Voertman's are no longer there. Subject The topic of the resource Voertman's College Store Paul Voertman Mount-Miller Architects architects and architecture TWU Oakland Street Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Couture, Leslie https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/a2dbec33d886bbdc2ec53b8b9be013b4.jpg 3e676be7e63498302bf3463b15bf9607 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Couture, Leslie Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Title A name given to the resource Arcade in front of the old Voertman's College Store. Subject The topic of the resource Mount-Miller Architects Voertman's College Store TWU architecture Mid-Century Modern https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/661e88d8546c9210533c32623e5f1206.jpg a3a1a4bd312d97f6a468522ffd9a573c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mount-Miller Architects; Tom Polk Miller Isabel Mount Miller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-2023 Title A name given to the resource Cinderblock light diffusers Description An account of the resource Photograph of cinderblocks over the windows. When the store was originally Voertman's, these cinderblocks acted as light diffusers. Because the building has a flat roof and no attic, a hole was drilled into the wall for the wiring to go into the building. There would have been some type of light source that was placed either inside or over the top of the cinderblocks. Subject The topic of the resource Mount-Miller Architects Isabel Mount-Miller women architects Voertman's College Store Oakland Street Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Couture, Leslie Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/b7da61a7c8a73c2b229882e6db677348.jpg bbbb88f85ce71f2eaf50c6e6dae5d440 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-2023 Title A name given to the resource A ceramic light fixture hanging in the arcade. Description An account of the resource Another part of the arcade branches out to the western part of the store overlooking a parking lot. A pottery globe feature hangs near a seating area. The person who sculpted this lamp remains unknown, but other light fixtures in this style hang in a few homes around Denton and elsewhere. This one would have been created around 1970, as it did not appear until the opening of the new Voertman's store at this Oakland Street location. Subject The topic of the resource Mount-Miller Architects Voertman's College Store Paul Voertman architecture art pottery lamps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939- Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Couture, Leslie Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/eb1b82fc350211c26a54df507c6fd382.jpg 7c00feeb46b05c372a524514a13a6338 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-23 Title A name given to the resource Brick floor at the old Voertman's on Oakland Street Description An account of the resource Close-up photograph of the brick flooring in the courtyard of the old Voertman's on Oakland Street. Subject The topic of the resource Mount Miller Architects; bricks; courtyards; Denton, Texas Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/849598d8113bdfd2ac35aa28b528ef26.jpg 3a7979858de14e13b3a87416cc0bd933 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022-2023 Title A name given to the resource Statue in rock garden Description An account of the resource This rock garden was originally a fountain. The artist of this graceful sculpture is currently unknown. Subject The topic of the resource sculptors and sculptures Paul Voertman Voertman's College Store Oakland Street TWU Art Artists fountains rock gardens Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/52164f528a23ddc4766fdd8669ae24cc.jpg d0b7cb267d697b4c6c1a27b544fd0bd7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Title A name given to the resource Detail of curlicue Description An account of the resource This is one of nine curlicues that support the arcade in front of the old Voertman's College Store. These wrought-iron curlicues are 1/2" thick and 3" wide. According to Crispin Miller, son of the Mount-Millers, vandals had distorted one of the curlicues some years ago. They were bent out of the plane, but the curvature of the spine was not damaged. It was later repaired. Subject The topic of the resource Mount-Miller Architects Isabel Mount-Miller women architects Mid-Century Modern architecture Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Leslie Couture Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg https://history.dentonpl.com/omeka/files/original/dfa945e44cba8e04d6a517848c435801.jpg 1aa2e9a76dd41a273c84fd27ae482296 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924; 2023 Title A name given to the resource The original Oakland building. Description An account of the resource The northern part of the building was built in 1924. It was incorporated into the structure during the 1968 renovation and building of the Voertman's College Book Store. If you face the rear and side of the building you can see the stair-step pattern that was indicative of the 1920s. Many businesses were situated at this location, such as Miss Henley's Dress Shop. Subject The topic of the resource Mount-Miller Architects Art Deco Southwestern Architecture Spanish Architecture Oakland Street Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Voellinger, Chuck; Couture, Leslie Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Couture, Leslie; Williams, Alec Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977; 2023 Title A name given to the resource Voertman's TWU location Description An account of the resource 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 by local architects Tom Polk Miller and Isabel Mount Miller for Paul Voertman. In a 2023 conversation with Crispin Miller, son of the Mount-Millers, he said he could see his mother's work in the wrought-iron curlicues, "which are a representation of Ionian curlicue columns. The cinderblocks acting as light diffusers over the windows would have also been her idea, he said." Subject The topic of the resource Voertman's College Store Mount-Miller Architects Texas Woman's University Mid-Century Modern Alec Williams Crispin Miller Tom Polk Miller Isabel Mount Miller Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Miller, Crispin Couture, Leslie Jackson, Paula Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Denton Public Library Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Into Modern Times, 1939-Present. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource .jpeg Alec Williams Architecture Mid-Century Modern Mount-Miller Architects Voertman's