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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 featuring an attached news article that pays tribute to the esteemed architect O'Neil Ford. Delve into the profound impact of Ford's contributions, exploring the significance of his work in Denton and the lasting legacy he left on the architectural landscape.

A detailed compilation of correspondence, including letters and proposals, exchanged between Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau and Texas Department of Transportation. This collection unveils the collaborative efforts to bring about changes in Denton's section within the Travel Guide, showcasing excerpts from the guide, negotiating price proposals based on volumes, and documenting order receipts for the publication.

A comprehensive compilation from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection bringing together official letters of communication, handwritten notes, and a detailed questionnaire, all centered around the anticipation and preparation for the Good Morning America segment. This collection offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous planning, guidelines for shoots, and the overall excitement surrounding Denton's feature on the renowned news channel.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection of newspaper articles covering the petition filed to change bar hours in Denton, the contributions of Denton voters, the pivotal role played by the law, and the multifaceted aspects surrounding this significant community development.

Photograph of a dirt road and a farmhouse in Rayzor Ranch, Denton, TX. The dirt road winds away from the camera towards the right, disappearing between lines of white fencing and tall, tufted plants. Grass fills the space on either side of the dirt road, trimmed to a short height. Straight ahead from the camera are two dark horses, contained within a portion of white fencing. In the background beyond the grass and fences are two buildings, the one on the right twice the size of the other. Both buildings have light-colored roofs and red walls. The larger building has two windows in its roof and a yellow light illuminating its front porch, a feature the smaller building appears to lack. Tall bushy trees fill the area behind the buildings, covering the horizon.

An inviting sample letter from Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) extending an exclusive invitation to individuals eager to explore Denton's vibrant culture, unique dining experiences, and eclectic shopping scene. Accompanied by a comprehensive list of interested individuals, this communication embodies the CVB's commitment to fostering tourism and showcasing Denton's distinctive charm.

The detailed compilation titled "VIC Signs," featuring a wealth of information related to the enhancement of the Visitor Information Center (VIC). This collection includes hand-written notes, floorplans, the Visitor Center Signage Plan & Specs, a revised draft of storefront sign design standards and specifications, and filled signage proposals.

Photograph of fenced land in Rayzor Ranch, Denton, TX. White fencing extends across the photo's foreground before turning away to move into the background, twisting to the right in the distance before turning to extend across the width of the photo again. A few yards from the camera, part of the fence line splits off into a second line of fencing to divide the enclosed space into two. The two resulting areas are both empty except for green grass and a large tree sitting towards the photo's right edge. Across from the farthest line of white fencing is another grassy area enclosed by black fencing, within which are three dark horses. Beyond the horses' enclosure are multiple large trees and about half a dozen small white buildings.

Photograph of the interior of Evers Hardware in Denton, TX. A wide variety of objects fill shelves that sit in the center of the room and line the store's back wall. The shelves at the wall contain pots, bowls, cups, tins, and packaged goods. The shelf standing in the middle of the room has lamps on its top, plus an assortment of objects on its shelves. Above the shelf hands a thin, rectangular light hanging from the ceiling. At the right side of the photo is the entrance to the store, its windows blocked out by stacks of objects and signs that say "Trustworthy" and "We're the problem solvers". Two young men stand near the entrance of the store, facing one another as if conversating. At the bottom left corner of the photo is the edge of an additional shelf of objects, this one containing tools and silverware. Towards the botto mrigth corner of the image is a counter with a scale and register on its top, among other objects.

Photograph of the interior of Evers Hardware in Denton, TX. At the right edge of the photo, gray stairs extend upwards off-camera. To the left of the stairs is a wood wall with stand of metals objects and signs affixed to the wall. A few feet to the left of the stand are multiple shelves containing a variety of objects, filling the space from the foreground into the background and right up to the front entrance of the store farther into the photo. The wares of the shop appear to primarily be tools and utility objects. Signs hang from the ceiling and say "Sale", "We're the problem solvers!", and "Trustworthy".

Photograph of a man working inside Evers Hardware in Denton, TX. The man sits behind a black desk, facing towards the right side of the photo, and wears a white button-up shirt, blue pants, and glasses. He appears to be elderly and has a paper folded up in his pocket and looks down to read a newspaper held open in his hand on the desk. Other objects including a telephone and a spray bottle sit around the man on the desk. At the left edge of the photo, on a wooden post in front of the desk, a calendar opened to September hangs with something written on the 9th day. Below the calendar is a small rectangular box affixed to the wall with a number pad on it. To the right of the seated man is the end of a shelf with boxed items sitting at the top on a shelf while other objects hang on the shelf wall below. The objects appear to mostly be tools and utility items. Behind the man, short shelves extend across the wall and disappear from view. Cabinets and dozens of small brown boxes occupy the shelves, along with a fan and open book, …

Photograph of shelves of colorful fabric products at Evers Hardware in Denton, TX. Filling the right half of the photo are five shelves, extending across the width of the wall and containing over a dozen colors of fabric. At the left edge of the photo are free-standing shelves with more colorful fabrics folded up and layered in piles. Between these shelves and the wall shelves is a small gap. Along the top of the walls of the shop room are shelves holding of plastic-wrapped fabrics that have been stacked a short distance up to the ceiling. The walls themselves are painted a light teal color, while the floor is covered by flat gray carpeting. At the back of the room stand two people, one in red and one in pink, who appear to be in mid-conversation.

Photograph of two people inside Evers Hardware in Denton, TX. An elderly man with white hair wearing a white shirt with red stripes and tan pants stands in front of a counter, facing towards the left side of the camera. Behind the counter and turned towards the man is a second person with dark hair and wearing a white shirt with red stripes, their back to the camera. The counter between the two people extends towards the camera as it forms a rectangle around the second person, its walls glass to display a variety of objects within. Hanging off the corner closest to the camera is a bag of two lawn flamingos while on top of the counter are multiple lamps, a pitcher, and a cup of small American flags. A blurry stand of flower seeds sits in the bottom left corner of the photo in front of the counter. A line of signs hanging from the ceiling extends across the width of the rooms while a line of thin lights hangs across the length of the room. The signs say "Trustworthy" and "We're the problem solvers!". Shelves lien the left and rights walls of the room and contains a …