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 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.

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 the layout for the Civic Center Park area and nearby municipal buildings to be designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford. The buildings were: City Hall; the Civic Center; the Emily Fowler Library; and the Municipal Swimming Pool. The layout shows the creeks, park land, landscaping, surrounding streets and some businesses.

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.

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.

Front exterior view of the north side of Emily Fowler Public Library which is also the main branch of the Denton Public Library. This photo represent the 1968 installment of the library that extended the building from west to east and made it 11,000 square feet, which was four times the size of what it originally was. The addition was designed by architect, O'Neil Ford. The front entrance to the building was moved from east-facing to north-facing. The renovation cost the City $246,000.

Photograph of an interior view of the Denton Civic Center, taken on the balcony. A portion of the curved exterior wall is visible, including parts of the balcony and windows near the ceiling. The building was designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford. Acme Brick Co. made custom bricks for O'Neil and dubbed them "El Fordo".

This photo appeared in the November 19, 1967, issue of the Denton Record-Chronicle. The headline was, "Welcome to Our Community Building." It was taken Saturday night during the grand opening of the Denton Civic Center, which was then referred to as the Denton Community Building. Pictured, left-to-right: Dr. J. David Thomas, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board; Mrs. Williams Johnson, board member; Mayor, Zeke Martin; architect O'Neil Ford; and City Manager, Jack Reynolds. Also mentioned, but not shown: the contractor of the building was Cain and Cain of Fort Worth.

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.

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

The North Texan includes articles and notes about North Texas State University students, faculty, and alumni activities.

Monthly newsletter from Denton, Texas that includes news and information about former and current residents and community happenings along with advertising.

The North Texan includes articles and notes about North Texas State University students, faculty, and alumni activities.

Monthly newsletter from Denton, Texas that includes news and information about former and current residents and community happenings along with advertising.

Semi-weekly student newspaper from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and campus news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.