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Community Building Model Shown.
Architect O'Neil Ford of San Antonio presented a model of the proposed Community Building to be built in Denton's Civic Center to city councilmen following their regular meeting Tuesday. The multi-purpose building's final plans will be ready for the…
Champ d'Or
Cover photo for an article on "Champ d'Or" called, "The Biggest Little Teardown in Texas?" by D Magazine author, Mark N. Vamos.
Betty Jane Blazier Memorial Play Wall
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department built the foundation and the sand enclosure for the memorial. The structure itself was constructed by Alvin Ellis, under the supervision of Mount-Miller Architects. The project had the approval of…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, #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.
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…
Ceiling of the Civic Center.
Ceiling of the Denton Civic Center.