A crane is lifting a 70,000-lb steam drum in the center of the plane. The steam drum is part of a boiler at the steam power plant. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Aerial view of the City of Denton power plant and water treatment facility. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Aerial photograph of Hwy 380, University Dr., and the Denton Center business area. The photograph was taken looking northeast. In the area to the right of the Texas Station and Mr. M's Grocery, a new Luby's Cafeteria would soon be constructed.
Photograph of the cable-suspension ceiling designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford, inside the Denton Civic Center. Lights are attached to an intricate structure of pipes and cables which support the ceiling. In the background, a curved walking path and railing are visible on an upper floor, above a window. This photo appeared in the Saturday, November 19, 1967, edition of the Denton Record-Chronicle, which advertised the "open house" of the Community Center that weekend.
An unknown man wearing bell bottom jeans sits on a stool looking through the card catalog to locate materials, while a woman in a mini skirt stands looking over his shoulder at the Emily Fowler Central Library.
Exterior view of the steam plant at the City of Denton Municipal Generating Station. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Exterior view of the City of Denton Municipal Generating Station at night. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Two parts of the City of Denton Municipal Generating Station are visible on either side of a tree. A barbed wire fence stands between the tree and the power plant. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Several men work on the city of Denton Municipal Generating Station. A large crane is visible in the foreground, and a power plant is visible in the background.
The City of Denton Municipal Generating Station addition in 1961. The steam plant is visible in the background behind a construction site with a large Koehring crane. A few small buildings and workers are also visible in the background. A worker is walking in front of the crane, and a Chevrolet truck and Chevy Bel Air are visible in the foreground. The license plate on the Bel Air reads "Texas '61 EC-3654."
Photograph of the City of Denton Planning and Planning Commission (formed in 1959). The group is seated around a wooden desk in a room with a checkered pattern tile floor. From left to right: Conrad Callicoatte, he was hired as the City Engineer in 1960, at that time he was 24 and the youngest man in the upper levels of the City of Denton government. The woman seated next to him is Mrs. Lonnie (Emma Joe) Yarbrough, Richard Ragsdale (Chairman), Harold Farmer, Roy Lagleder and Dr. Paul P. Young.
Photograph of the members of the City of Denton Public Utilities Board. They are seated around a wooden desk in a room with a checker-patterned tile floor. All of the members are looking towards the man to the far right who is leaning back in his chair and talking with an folder in his hand. Left to right: Acting Director of Utilities Frank Drummond, Walter B McClurkan, Dr. H.W. (Wib) Kamp Jr., Marvin Ramey, Chairman Tom Harpool. The man in the dark suit at the end of the table is Homer Bly, City Manager (1959-1963) and A.B. (Swede) Swenson. the director of utilities and the city manager are e-officio members of the board.
An unidentified City of Denton Sanitation Department worker empties a metal trash can into the back of a garbage truck. The man is wearing a polo shirt and jeans. In the background trees and power lines are visible and there is a light-colored house which can be seen behind the truck on the far left of the image.
Calendar for 1966 containing the city of Denton, Texas annual report for 1965, and other information about municipal services and community development. The calendar includes notations for holidays, department meetings, and events at North Texas State University and Texas Woman's University.
Looking at the site of the City of Denton Service Center (construction currently underway) from the right end. The foundation has been poured for the section in the foreground.
View of the interior of the City of Denton Service Center building during construction, looking from the water meter shop toward the sanitation section. The building is empty except for construction materials, a small truck, and two men at the far end of the service center. The man on the left is kneeling and partly obscured by a brick wall while the man on the right is standing and looking towards the kneeling man.
Two unidentified men set a wooden board in place during construction of the City of Denton Service Center. The view is of the garage exit, east side, north end.
Looking south at the interior of the City of Denton Service Center during construction from the north end of the garage. A small, free-standing office with an open door can be seen at the end of the empty garage.
Site for the City of Denton Service Center taken from the west (the motor pool). Trucks can be seen on the far end of the cleared, dirt site, as can a number of buildings.
A crane is placing cement piping into place during the construction of the Cooper Creek sewer outfall line behind Millpond Drive. Tex-Con Utility Contractors of Garland was in charge of the operation. The line ran within the city limits and was two miles long, following Cooper Creek. Construction began in 1965 and the new sewer line was in operation by January 1967.
Photograph of the Cooper Creek bridge on Sherman Drive before the construction project to widen the bridge. Three cars are visible on the road. A small crane is on the left side of the road, as well as some construction materials. A several rows of houses are visible to the left of the road.
Photograph of the Cooper Creek bridge on Sherman Drive before the construction project to widen the bridge. Three cars are visible on the road. A small crane is on the left side of the road, as well as some construction materials. A few houses are visible in the background.
Side view of the entrance to the City of Denton Civic Center designed by O'Neil Ford. Two trees spring up in the foreground on the right-hand side of the picture and tree limbs enter the frame from the upper left-hand corner.
Photograph of a blueprint for Denton Civic Center building's basement. The circular design includes room for storage and a serving kitchen. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
Exterior view of the front of the City of Denton Civic Center. The "community center" was designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford. The grand opening ceremony was held on November 18, 1867, and an open house was held that Saturday and Sunday. Interestingly, the Denton Record-Chronicle referred to the building as the "Denton Mini-Dome", although the structure was not a dome, but built like a bicycle wheel with a cable-suspension roof. Beaumont Mood, of San Antonio, fashioned the ceramic pendant lamps posted at intervals along the perimeter walls and doors. He also made the globe-shaped lamps which can be seen hanging from the pergola.
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 wall and hang from the pergola. The carved wood doors were made by artisan, Lynn Ford.
Photograph of the blueprint of Denton Civic Center building's ground floor, as well as some of the landscaping and sidewalks. The circular building design includes several rooms. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
Construction of the fire station at 2116 E. Sherman Drive. The walls have been put up, but the roof has only been framed. A shirtless man is inside of the building to the far left working and construction materials dot the yard outside of the station. Denton Fire Station No.4 was designed by the Mount-Miller Architects of Denton, Texas.
Photograph of officer Carl Castleberry emptying the contents of a parking meter into a cylindrical container with wheels. The officer is wearing his uniform, hat, and sunglasses. Carl Castleberry was one of two City of Denton policemen who enforced the City's parking regulations.
Pamphlet describing interesting facts about the city of Denton, Texas, including a list of 10 tourist spots in the "Golden Triangle" area delineated by Fort Worth (west), Dallas (east) and Denton (north). Illustrated text also expands on four "facts" about the city that outline its location, education in Denton, visitor attractions, and qualities that make Denton "A Great Place to Live!"
View of Eagle Drive, Denton, Texas, looking west from an unknown intersection. Two manhole covers are visible in the foreground and houses, trees, and power lines border the road on either side.
Photograph of a City of Denton officials and City Councilmen sitting around a table and looking over paperwork. From left to right: W.F Brooks Sr., G Emery Taylor, City Manager Homer Bly, Mayor Frank Barrow, City Secretary W.D. Buttrill, Tax Assessor George F. Spuller, and Thomas E. Noel. The men are wearing suits and ties. A large aerial map is visible in the background.
Two unidentified men stand next to a General Electric steam turbine generator located at the Denton power plant. The photograph appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle on May 29, 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
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