From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 7 Matching Results

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Front Exterior View of the Emily Fowler Public Library

Description: Front exterior view of the north side of Emily Fowler Public Library which is also the main branch of the Denton Public Library. This photo represent the 1968 installment of the library that extended the building from west to east and made it 11,000 square feet, which was four times the size of what it originally was. The addition was designed by architect, O'Neil Ford. The front entrance to the building was moved from east-facing to north-facing. The renovation cost the City $246,000.
Date: 1968~/1970~
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Partner: Denton Public Library

Lady Bird Johnson

Description: Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson. Inscribed on the mat board beneath the image: "For the people of Denton in whose new library I rejoice. Lady Bird Johnson and Lyndon B. Johnson." Emily Fowler had written a letter to the president and included a thank-you because the library's new addition was built with federal funds. She received a photograph of the president and his wife in return.
Date: 1968?
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Partner: Denton Public Library

Lyndon B. Johnson

Description: Portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson which is inscribed below the image on the matboard: "For the people of Denton with best wishes, Lyndon B. Johnson." Emily Fowler had written a letter to the president and included a thank-you because the library's new addition was built with federal funds. She received this photograph in return.
Date: 1968
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Partner: Denton Public Library
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