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From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
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Demolition of Old High School Building
Demolition of the old high school building which dates from 1909. It was also called Central Elementary. The building was on the southeast corner of the school property on the corner of Denton and Gregg Streets, with the front entrance facing east. This detail shows one part of the building that has already been demolished. Leafy tree branches jut into the top right side of the frame.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Demolition of the old Denton High School]
Demolition of the "pink building" at Congress Junior High. The structure was located at the corner of Denton and Gregg Streets and faced east. Previously, it was part of the old high school building which dates from 1909. It was also called Central Elementary. This detail shows the south part of the building having been already knocked down while the side in the right part of the frame is still standing. The front entrance still stands. Trees are growing right next to the building.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Demolition of the south building of Congress Junior High School]
Demolition of the "pink building" at Congress Junior High. The structure was located at the corner of Denton and Gregg Streets and faced east. Previously, it was part of the old high school building which dates from 1909. At a later date, it was also called Central Elementary. This image shows a doorway where the doors (red) have already been knocked down and are still visible lying on the ground. A bid by M&S Excavating and Wrecking Co. of Fort Worth was accepted in May of 1977 and the work was to be completed within 75 days.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due North]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due north near I.O.O.F. Cemetary. The road is still unpaved. New apartments at left include some for the state school. Trees and grass line the road on the right side. Trees border the left side of the road in the distance, after the new apartments. A yellow construction vehicle is in the foreground.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Emily Fowler Library, desk and carved wood wall]
Photograph taken beside the circulation desk at Emily Fowler Library, facing the south wall, which features a permanent installation of rows of carved basswood by Lynn Ford, and overhead, hang ceramic lamps made by Beaumont Mood. A photographic display entitled, Only by Rail, can be seen in the hall.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Demolition of the south building of Congress Junior High]
Demolition of the old high school building which dates from 1909. It was also called Central Elementary. The building later served as a classroom for the seventh grade. The open door leads to the principal's office and the gym is visible on the left. This is the site of John B. Denton College. The school was located on Denton and Gregg Streets; the front entrance faced east.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carroll Boulevard extension South of Hickory St. looking North]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton, Texas. Extension south of Hickory, looking north. The road is still dirt. The Carroll Courts building is being constructed on the right hand side and white, wooden road blocks are at the end of the dirt road before the cement begins.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due South]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due south. The road is unpaved. The road is bordered on both sides by trees and small buildings.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due South]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due south. The road is still dirt. A white commercial truck with red cab is visible on the right side and in the distance multiple buildings can be discerned.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carroll Boulevard extension project]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension project to link to Fort Worth Drive. Eagle Drive is the street in the foreground.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Denton]
Aerial view of Denton, Texas with Texas Woman's University visible in the right foreground.
Date:
1973~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Puppets at the Denton Public Library
Photograph of Vicki Bleick, children's librarian, and Barbara Stevens, reference librarian, showing puppets at the Denton Public Library. They are holding up a poster which says: "Take a Giant Step Sponsored cooperatively by your library and the Texas State Library." On the floor in the bottom right corner of the image the top half of the cover of the children's book "That Cat!" is visible.
Date:
1974~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tree House at the Denton Public Library
Joella Orr (standing), Clema Perry (seated, on left), and Mae McKnight (seated, on right) pose with books in the tree house at the Denton Public Library. This photo was taken prior to the opening of the tree house. Construction was funded by members of the Denton Garden Culture Club. Mrs. Harold E. Perry was the club president and Mrs. F. W. McKNight was the clubs' project chairman. Joella Orr was the director of the Emily Fowler Library. The tree house was designed by Betty Robertson.
Date:
March 26, 1974
Creator:
Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School Class of '42 Reunion
Denton High School 30-year class reunion of the 1942 class. Those identified are: George Hopkins, Bill Cromer, Margie Lynn Brooks, Cara Boswell, Fred Slach, Zeke Martin, Colin McSween, Jane Jagoe Stabile, Lanell White Little, John Waldrip, Jack Bayless.
Date:
July 15, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Date:
1975~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Date:
1975~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Date:
1975~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Date:
1975~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Window in a derelict house]
View of an interior window in a derelict house on the Nike Missile Base. The paint is chipped and the window has been broken. The window blinds have been removed, except for two strings hanging on either side. The house has wood paneling.
Date:
1970~
Creator:
Bennett, Doug
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Construction on North Carroll Boulevard]
Unidentified men working on the construction of North Carroll Boulevard
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Denton Community Theater presents "Bus Stop"]
The program for "Bus Stop" presented by the Denton Community Theater contains advertisements for Denton area businesses including banks, grocers, pharmacies, auto dealers, insurance agencies, general stores. The program also lists the cast, a synopsis of the scenes, special credits, board of directors, patrons, and the production and business staff.
Date:
1973-11~
Creator:
Inge, William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Night scene of Hwy 77 intersection in Denton, Texas]
Photograph of a Highway 77 intersection in Denton, Texas at night. A Piggly Wiggly is visible in the background. Several streetlights, headlights, and taillights are also visible.
Date:
1978-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Night scene of Carroll Blvd in Denton, Texas]
Photograph of Carrol Boulevard in Denton, Texas at night. Several cars, streetlights, and traffic lights are visible.
Date:
1978-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Night scene of Carroll Blvd in Denton, Texas]
Photograph of Carroll Boulevard in Denton, Texas at night. Several street lights and cars are visible.
Date:
1978-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History