From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 369 Matching Results

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[City of Denton Municipal Generating Station]

Description: A photograph of the 1961 construction and expansion of the City of Denton Municipal Generating Station. A man is operation a large Koehring crane in front of the steam power plant. There are various construction materials visible in the foreground, and a few workers are found on the construction site. There are two men working with a cement truck near the construction site. The Koehring crane has a sign on it that reads "Davis Brothers Contractors Phone: 382-8921 Denton, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

Two unidentified men working between Cedar and Elm at Pecan

Description: Two unidentified men who worked for the City of Denton are standing on an unpaved section of a road or drive. One is holding a pick; the other is holding a shovel. Another shovel is visible laying on the ground beside the men. A rock wall is also visible beside the men in the foreground, and several cars and buildings are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire Department, Engine No. 12]

Description: Three unidentified men are wearing full firefighting gear while standing in the Denton Fire Dept. Engine No. 12. The engine is parked outside of the fire department garage,at the 1927 Denton City Hall, 221 N. Elm St, Denton, Texas. One unidentified man is visible through the garage door windows. A driver in uniform is visible in the driver's seat of the engine.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire Department]

Description: An assortment of fire engine water hoses are laid upon a large rack with two tiers. An unidentified man in full firefighting gear is standing on top of the hoses on the rack and using a broom to sweep off the hoses. Another unidentified man wearing full firefighting gear watches from beside the rack. On the road beside the rack, a Dodge car is parked with a license plate partially visible. The license plate reads "Texas '61 6187." In the background, a sign reading "Wyatt Food" is visible. … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire Department, Engine No. 12]

Description: Three unidentified men are wearing full firefighting gear while standing in the Denton Fire Dept. Engine No. 12. The engine is parked outside of the fire department garage, at the 1927 Denton City Hall, 221 N. Elm St, Denton, Texas. One unidentified man is visible through the garage door windows. A driver in uniform is visible in the driver's seat of the engine.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire Department and City Hall]

Description: Thirty-one unidentified men and two unidentified women are posing in front of the Denton City Hall and an early Fire Station that was located at the northeast corner of West Oak and Bolivar Streets. Two fire engines are visible with two of the men sitting in one of the engines. A motorcycle is also visible in the foreground. The City Hall and part of the Fire Station are one brick building with a bell steeple on top. A wooden addition to the Fire Station is shown to the left of the building… more
Date: 1926
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire and Police Reserve Drowning and Rescue Units]

Description: Two City of Denton Firemen are kneeling in front of a small boat with "Denton Fire Dept." printed on the side. On the left, two Denton Police Reserve officers are kneeling in front of another small boat with "Denton Police Reserve" printed on the side. The two police officers on the right are both holding oxygen tanks with breathing apparatuses. In the early days, the Reserve Officers were responsible for retrieving the bodies from Lake Lewisville. Their uniforms were the same as that of the po… more
Date: 1959/1963
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Fire and Police Reserve Drowning and Rescue Units]

Description: Two City of Denton Firemen are kneeling in front of a small boat with "Denton Fire Dept." printed on the side. On the left, two Denton Police Reserve officers are kneeling in front of another small boat with "Denton Police Reserve" printed on the side. The two police officers on the right are both holding oxygen tanks with breathing apparatuses. In the early days, the Reserve Officers were responsible for retrieving the bodies from Lake Lewisville. Their uniforms were the same as that of the po… more
Date: 1959/1963
Partner: Denton Public Library

John A. Minnerly

Description: Studio portrait of John Minnerly as a young boy. He is pictured seated with his arm on a fringed armrest. He is wearing a shirt with a standing ruffled collar.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gurrad, J. L.
Partner: Denton Public Library

Cast of Second Threshold

Description: Cast of Philip Barry's play, Second Threshold, was performed in the main auditorium of North Texas State College. Members of the cast are Charles Taliaferro as Josiah Bolton, Una Glazener as Miranda, Jack Dunlop as Dr. Toby Wells, Mike Henderson as Jock Bolton, Marian Laminack as Thankful Mother, and Jim Swain as Malloy, the butler. The play was performed on Thursday and Friday nights starting Thursday, December 6, 1951.
Date: 1951
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Civic Center, exterior view at night]

Description: This photo was taken by the Raymond Crouch of the Denton Record-Chronicle and appeared in the newspaper in anticipation for the dedication and open house that would occur on Saturday, November 18, 1967. The event was semi-formal and lasted all day. The building was also open for the following Sunday. What you see is an exterior view of the front of the Denton Civic Center taken at night. The building was designed by architect, O'Neil Ford. Ceramic lamps made by Beaumont Mood, adorn the exterior… more
Date: November 17, 1967
Creator: Crouch, Raymond
Partner: Denton Public Library
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