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[City of Denton: City Hall, N. Elm, decorated for Christmas]

Postcard showing the 1927 Denton City Hall, 221 N. Elm St. with Christmas lights attached. This was the second Denton City Hall built in 1927 at a cost of $100,000.
Date: unknown
Creator: Carruth Studio
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denton Civic Center, exterior view at night]

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.
Date: November 17, 1967
Creator: Crouch, Raymond
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1929 City of Denton Bond Election information] (open access)

[1929 City of Denton Bond Election information]

Pamphlet about city planning in Denton, Texas listing population statistics and outlining the planned changes and improvements that would be funded by 40-year bonds, if passed during a city election on April 2, 1929. It also includes general questions and answers about the bonds and the election to inform voters.
Date: 1929
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Allison Shell service station on W. University Drive]

Photograph of the Allison Shell service station on W. University Drive facing east in Denton, Texas. A customer pumps their gas at the station; other cars are parked nearby. Store signs line the street on the right, including for Kat-Fish Korner. Buildings from Texas Woman's University rise above the skyline in the background.
Date: November 18, 1977
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cars at intersection of W. University Drive and Malone St.]

Photograph of cars at the intersection of W. University Drive looking east and Malone Street in Denton, Texas. Signs are displayed for EZ Chek No. 2 and Philips 66 gas station to the right, with University Center and Toyota to the left. Buildings at Texas Woman's University (TWU) rise from the skyline in the background's center.
Date: November 18, 1977
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chism Texaco service sign on W. University Drive]

Photograph of Chism Texaco service sign at W. University Drive and Primrose Lane in Denton, Texas. Cars travel down W. University Drive. Lights and telephone poles line the street. Several cars sit in the Texaco parking area to the left.
Date: November 18, 1977
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, April 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, April 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: April 15, 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, August 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, August 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: August 26, 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, December 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, December 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: December 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, July 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, July 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: July 15, 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, June 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, June 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: June 14, 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, May 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, May 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: May 16, 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, October 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, October 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: October 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, September 1983 (open access)

The City Limits, September 1983

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: September 1983
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, Volume 1, January 2000 (open access)

The City Limits, Volume 1, January 2000

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: January 2000
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City Limits, Volume 4, October 1999 (open access)

The City Limits, Volume 4, October 1999

Monthly newsletter published for city employees of Denton, Texas containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City of Denton cable television employee]

Photograph of a female City of Denton employee for cable television. She works on a computer with handwritten sticky notes, beside a TV and related equipment.
Date: 1970~/1989~
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City of Denton utility workers at power lines]

Photograph of City of Denton utility workers in cherry pickers below power lines. A worker in a hardhat sits on equipment in the front. A sign for ABC Boots stands on the wall behind him.
Date: October 1984
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City of Denton utility workers on the job]

Photograph of City of Denton utility workers around a two utility poles in Denton, Texas. A utility truck is parked to their left. A mailbox and sign to "Vote for Billy Joe Wilson for County Commissioner Precinct 1" stand in the front grass.
Date: 1984~
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close-up of crane moving old power plant equipment]

Photograph of the crane used to move equipment out of the old City municipal power plant in Denton, Texas. Workers stand in partial view on the right.
Date: December 1984
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Curb view of Denton Center Dry Cleaners on W. University Drive]

Photograph of W. University Drive facing east from the curb at Denton Dry Cleaners in Denton, Texas. A grassy area occupies the front. Cars travel up and down the main street. There is a sign for Buddies on the left.
Date: November 18, 1977
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diesel generator on railroad car at old power plant]

Photograph of another view of a diesel generator on a railroad car at the old power plant in Denton, Texas. Two workers walk alongside the railroad car on the left. A yellow tarp hangs over the diesel generator.
Date: December 1984
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dirt lot with sign for future developments]

Photograph of dirt lot littered with debris in Denton, Texas. Sign in left corner advertising two future developments, 'The Oaks' and 'The Woodlands.' A white truck is partially in view to the right. Trees and brush line the background.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Employee with the Electric Distribution Department]

Photograph of Ruyle, an employee with the Electric Distribution Department in Denton, Texas. His work shirt is embroidered with his name. Behind him is a white truck.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History