[Cable-Suspension Ceiling of the Denton Civic Center]

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.
Date: November 18, 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denton Civic Center, exterior view]

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.
Date: November 17, 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History