Photograph of Texas Special Olympics athletes on awards stands. The stands are made up by blue blocks of varying heights, with the center block being the highest, and have white numbers on them denoting first place, second place, and so on. From left to right the blocks are numbered 7,5,3,1,2,4,6, and then 8. The stands in the foreground have female athletes standing on them while the stands to the left in the background have male athletes. The female athletes in first through third place are all wearing blue shirts with orange text, black shorts, and white sneakers and have cards worn around their necks. The girl in 5th place is dressed in yellow clothing and is extending her right hand towards an older man to accept an object as another man stands behind them clapping. Standing in the foreground at the right side of the photo is a third man who faces away from the camera to view the stands. On the male athletes' stands at the left side of the photo stand two boys on the first and second place blocks while a third boy stans behind the stands, in front of a camera on a tall stand. The …

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection tracing the narrative of triumphs, challenges, and inspiring moments as captured in a chronological sequence of press clippings. This collection offers a vivid portrayal of the athletes' dedication, the spirit of competition, and the community's unwavering support during this memorable edition of the Texas Special Olympics.

This video contains four segments that concern the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The first segment, "Honoring Our Heritage," covers the history of the Chamber of Commerce. The story is presented by an actor portraying A.C. Owsley (President, 1909-1913). The production includes interviews with past Chamber of Commerce Presidents (in order of appearance) Tom Harpool, Jr. (1953), R.L. Selby, Jr. (1958), Marvin Ramey (1957), Bill Utter (1959), John Moellinger (1974), Roy Appleton, Jr. (1961), Fred W. Patterson (1979), Bob Crouch (1984), and Barbara Russell (1991). The second segment (beginning at 00:12:52) contains footage of unidentified men and women at what appears to be a reception. The third segment (beginning at 00:14:21) is news footage by reporter Mike Anderson (ca. 1996) about pollution in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and actions taken by the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, Sammons Communication, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce to help Denton meet its air quality goals. An unidentified woman and Chamber of Commerce representative Chuck Patterson are interviewed. The fourth segment (beginning at 00:18:49) features an unidentified woman paying tribute to Chamber of Commerce volunteer James Wood of Lake Dallas Flowers and Balloons.

Photograph of cars driving past the square on County Seat Saturday. The camera captures a view of the square where cars move towards the right sight of the photo across a multi-lane road, passing by horses in full tack and the courthouse at the center of the square. Amongst the cars in the photo's foreground are a few people standing next to vars or crossing the street. One car's passenger door is opened by a still-seated occupant. Beyond the cars, on the lawn surrounding the courthouse, a large group of people have gathered. Some stand under the shade of trees while others stand behind a wooden fence adorned with signs advertising "Crouch Realty Co.", Locust St. Grill", and "Downtown Video". The domed corners of the courthouse and it multi-domed clocktower rise above the trees surrounding the building's base. In the right side of the photo, a line of shopfronts sits facing a street that runs alongside the courthouse.

Photograph of people riding a small "train" on County Seat Saturday. The miniature train has a small open-air vehicle pulling its colorful cars, driven by a man in a black cowboy hat, red bandana worn around the neck, a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark shoes. The vehicle has a small gold bell on its top as well as a small American flag and a small Texas flag on its front. The "train" has five cars in its assembly, which from front to back are blue, green, yellow, and then red in color. Each train car appears to have at least one adult and multiple children in it except for the caboose, which has a second man in a blue t-shirt and red bandana on it. The "train" drives on a multi-lane road from the left side of the photo towards the right but has stopped before a crosswalk to let a family of four cross the road. The family walks away from the courthouse and its crowded lawn towards the camera. Amongst the courthouse's crowds, multiple tents have been set up to provide open-air shade. On the streetlights surrounding the edges of the courthouse's sidewalk, multi-colored streamers have been …

Photograph of people sitting on the lawn of the old Denton County Courthouse, on County Seat Saturday. The crowd surrounds a short, simple stage on which a group performs music using a variety of instruments. Pennants of varying colors hang from the stage's edge. Within the crowd watching the performance, some people sit on blankets or chairs. Multiple audience members have blue balloons. Trees planted in the courthouse's lawn provide shade for the majority of the crowd. In the background behind the performers and occupied lawn is a line of shops including "McBride music & pawn". One shop has the American and Mexican flags flying atop small poles in front of it.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. The distinctive logo design of the Denton Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB), along with a showcase of engaging advertisements and promotional materials.

The historical preservation efforts with this compilation of newspaper articles, letter correspondence, and community notices dedicated to saving the Jones Farm and the Bloomfield School. Explore the passionate endeavors of advocates, press releases, and community meetings that form a narrative of dedication to preserving these significant landmarks.

Photograph of the Denton County Confederate Soldier Monument. The monument consists of a small, standalone archway with a confederate soldier statue on its top, a small sphere sitting on either side of the statue. Words around the archway's inner curve read "Our confederate soldiers". Above these words. under the top edge of the archway, is a motif of the letters "C", "S", and "A" as one icon. Rectangular piers support the archway's top section, each with words engraved on them. On each of the piers, near the ground, are singular cone-shaped attachments that both have "1861" engraved on them. Beyond the archway, the walkway it sits on extends into the distance a short way before splitting into three paths that all lead up to the Denton County Courthouse. Large green trees occupy grass growing around the paths. The courthouse itself is a large multi-floor building with rows of rectangular windows, stone bricks walls, and vaulted domes at each of its corners and atop the clocktower on its roof.

Photograph of the Evers Hardware storefront in Denton, TX. The front of the building is made of dark red bricks and includes a windowed first floor, shaded by a flat overhang, and a second floor with a large multi-paned window. Through the first-floor's windows, a wide variety of items can be seen stacked inside the store. A mostly legible sign in the far right window says "Extra parking at rear of...Walnut St." A brick mailbox sits on the sidewalk in front of the center window, near the store's entrance. A red Dodge truck sits parked in the photo's bottom left corner while a white car occupies the opposite corner. A line of small rectangular windows sits above the overhang that shade the store's first floor. The second floor has one large window made up by multiple rectangular panes, through which a yellow wheelbarrow can be seen. A white poster has been placed near the window's center and advertises a "special" for "7.97". Above the second-floor window is a rectangle of white stone with "1885. Evers Hardware Co. 1913" in dark letters written on it, partially shaded by a ledge that tops the stone rectangle.

The comprehensive documentation of the Civic Center Park Master Plan, featuring a diverse collection of articles, public meeting comments, memoranda finalizing plans, and evaluations. This compilation provides a detailed journey through the development and evaluation of the Denton Civic Center, including floorplans, issues, and insightful discussions from public meetings. Additionally, discover historical perspectives through old news articles about information centers.