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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A PETITION FROM THE DENTON
COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
REQUESTING RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR 221
NORTH ELM STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS CITY HALL VVEST; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (HL13-0001)
WHEREAS, 221 North Elm Street was designated as a local historic landmark on
September 7, 1982, per Ordinance Number 82-69 and is recognized as an important local historic
resource within the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, the Denton County Historical Commission requested the support of the City of
Denton for an application for Recorded Texas Historic Landmark status for the building located at
221 North Elm Street (City Hall West); and
WHEREAS, the City of I7enton Historic Landmark Commission voted to recommend
approval of the request for support during their regularly scheduled meeting on November 11,
2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend
approval of the request for support during their regularly scheduled meeting on March 5, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton wishes to recognize the important role that the building
located at 221 North Elm Street has had in the history of Denton; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTI__ON _ 1. The City Council of the City of Denton does hereby authorize and support
the petition for Registered Texas Historic Landmark status for 221 North Elm Street, also known
as City Hall West.
SECTION 2. Any costs associated with plaques, markers, or memorials shall be borne
by the City of Denton.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall becorrie effective immediately upan its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ������� day of �,�������'����� ��� �, 2014.
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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TEXAS HISTORICAL CGMMISSION
RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKERS:
2015 Official Texas Historical Marker
COVERSHEET
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Complete the form and send to markera�plication(a�thc.state.tx.us
Valid September 1, 2014 to November 15, 2014 only
APPROVAL BY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION (required)
As chair or duly appointed marker chair, I certify the following:
� The topic qualifies for an Official Texas HistoYical Marker according to marker policies
on the THC website. Representatives of the CHC have met or talked with the potential
marker sponsoY and discussed the markex program policies as outlined on the THC website.
The application has been filled out correcdy. The narrative history and documentation have
been reviewed foY accuracy.
CHC comments or concerns about this application (required): We are very pleased to
submit this marker application for the 1927 Denton City Hall. The application was
approved on September 9, 2014 by the Denton City Council.We appreciate all of the
work by the council and staff in this process that began June 2012. The council is to
be commended for their support in the historic preservation of this building by
authorizing this designaion It is a significant action by leaders of this city.
Name of CHC contact (chair or marker chair): Beth Stribling, Marker Chairman and
DCHC Chairman
Mailing address: 2018 Briar Hill Lane City, Zip: Argyle, Texas 76226
Daytime phone: 940-241-2523 Email address: bvstribling@gmail.com
CHECKLIST APPROVAL (required)
� The building/structure is at least 50 years old
� The building/structure is eligible for the RTHL designation according to marker
policies (good state of repair, in compliance with preservation practices, etc.)
� Permission of current property owner for marker placement has been obtained
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Sponsor Name: Denton County Historical Commission and City of Denton
Date: September 10, 2014
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1VOTICE: Incomplete applications will be returned to the CHC Chaxr or Marker Chair �
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TEXAS HI5TORICAL COMMISSION
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RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKERS:
2015 Official Texas Historical Marker
SPONSO HIP PLICATION
This form constitutes a request for the Texas Historical Coinmission (THC) to consider
approval of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the topic noted in this application. The
THC will review the request and make its determination based on rules and procedures of
the program. Filing of the application for sponsorship is for the purpose of providing basic
information to be used in the evaluation pYOCess. The final determination of eligibility and
appxoval for a state marker will be rnade by the THC. This form is to be used for Recorded
Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) requests only foY buildings or structures. Please see
separate foYms for either Historic Texas Cemeteries or subject markers.
Proposed marker topic (THC will determuie official title): Denton 1927 City Hall
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Town (nearest town in same county on cuxrent state highway map):
Street address of marker site or directions frorn town noted above: 221 North Elm
Street, Denton, Texas
Texas State Representative Name: Myra Crownover District #: 26
Texas State Senator Name: Craig Estes District #: 30
Marker Coordinates:
If you know the location coordinates of the proposed rnarker site, enter them in one
of the formats below:
UTM Zone Easting Northing
Lat: 33 degrees 12' 58.85"Long: 97 degrees 8' 2.51" (deg, min, sec or decimal degrees)
Otherwise, give a precise verbal description here (e.g. northwest coYner of 3rd and Elm,
oY FM 1411, 2.6 miles east of McWhoYter Cxeek):
Located in downtown Denton at 221 North Elm near Denton County Courthouse.
NOTE: RTHL rnarkers rnust be placed at the structure being rnarked.
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an� alterations are made to the exterior of the,structure.pRTHL status is a permanent
designation and a RTHL marker is not to be removed from the pYOperty in the event of a
transfex of ownership. Only the THC can remove the designation ox recall the maYker.
Criteria
1. e: Properties eligible for the RTHL designation and marker must be at least 50 years old.
2. istorical significance: Architectural significance alone is not enough to qualify a property for RTHL
designation. It must have a significant historical association, which can come fxom an event that occuYred at the
site; through individuals who owned or lived on the properry; or, in the case of bYidges, industtial plants,
schoolhouses and other non-residential propeYties, through documented significance to the larger community.
3. chitectutal signi�cance: Properties deemed architecturally significant include outstanding examples of
architectuYal history through design, materials, structural type or construction methods. Tn all cases, eligible
axchitectutal pxoperties must display integrity; that is, the structure should be in a good state of repair, maintain
its appearance from its period of significance and be considered an exemplary model of preservation.
Architectural significance is often best determined by the relevance of the property to bYOader contexts,
including geography. Any changes over the years should be compatible with original design and xeflect
compliance with accepted preservation practices, e.g., the Secreta y of the Interior's Standards fOr Kehabilitation.
4. Good state of repair: Structures not considered by the THC to be in a good state of repair are not eligible for
RTHL designation. The THC reserves the sole right to make that determination.
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National Register properties
Properties individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NR) under either Criterion A or B and
Criterion C(Aichitectuie) may not require additional documentarian of the building's history or architecture. In
such cases, only an RTHL application needs to be submitted. The THC has sole discretion to determine whether
such documentation is satisfactory and correct or if documentation needs to be updated.
❑ Check this box if the property is individually listed in the NR. Year listed:
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HistoYic county couYthouses with documented masteY plans accepted through the THC's Texas Historic
Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) may not require additional documentarion of the building's history or
architectuxe. In such cases, only an RTHL application needs to be submitted. The THC has sole d.iscretion to
determine whether such documentation is sarisfactory and correct or if documentation needs to be updated.
❑ Check this box if the property is a courthouse with a master plan accepted through the THC's THCPP.
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• Completed applications must be duly xeviewed, verified and approved by the county historical cointnission
(CHC) in the county in which the marker will be placed.
• The sponsorship application form, narrative history and documentation must be submitted as Microsoft
Word of Word-compatible documents and sent via email attachments to the THC by no later than
November 15, 2014. Paper copies of applications, whether mailed or deliveYed, cannot be accepted in lieu of
the electronic version. THC email accepts mail no lar�er than 10 MB. You may split the application and
materials into separate emails. Please note this in the email subject line.
• Required font style and type size are a Times variant and 12-point.
• Narrative histoxies must be typed in a double-spaced (or 1.5-spaced) format and include separate sections on
context, overview and significance.
• The narrative history must include documentation in the form of reference notes, which can be either
footnotes or endnotes. Documentation associated with applications should be broad-based and demonstrate
a survey of all available resources, both primary and secondary.
• The C C or arker Chair wi11 forward the application and narrative history to
rnarkerapplication@thc. state.tx.us.
• Upon norification of the successful pre '' ary review of required elements by the THC, a non-xefundable
application fee of $100 is required. Please send payment with the invoice which THC provides. Payment of
the application fee does not guarantee approval of the historical rnarkeY.
• A copy or scan of �roof of current ownershin is required to verify the property owner informarion listed on
the application (page 6). Both items are due by December 12, 2014. You may access this information
thYOUgh county appraisal or tax xecords.
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(1) 5 pts. max. Age;
(2) 10 pts. max. Historical Significance/Architectural Significance;
(3) 10 pts. max. State of Repair/Integrity;
(4) 10 pts. max. Diversity of topic for addYessing gaps in historical marker program;
(5) 15 pts. max. Value of topic as an undertold or untold aspect of Texas history;
(6) 10 pts. max. EndangeYment level of property, site or topic;
(7) 10 pts. max. Available documentation and resources;
(8) 10 pts. max. Diversity among tl�is group of candidates;
(9) 5 pts. max. Relevance to other cornrnission programs; and
(10) 15 pts. max. Relevance to the coininission's current thematic priorities.
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PYaspective sponsoYS please note the following:
• Payment must be received in full within 45 days of the official approval notice and must be accompanied by
the THC payment farm. The THC is unable to p�ocess partial payments or to delay payment due to
processing procedures of the sponsor. Applications not paid in the time frame required may, at the sole
discretion of the THC, be cancelled or postponed.
• Payment does not constitute ownership of a marker; Recorded Texas Historic Lan ark markers and other
Official Texas Historical Marke�s are the properry of the State of Texas.
• If, at any time during the markeY process, spansoYShip is withdrawn, a refund can be processed, but the
THC will retain Yhe application fee of $100.
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The Official Texas Historical MarkeY PYOgram provides no means of recognizing sponsors ox property
owners through marker text, incising o� supplemental plaques.
Marker sponsor (may be individual or ogganization): Co- Sponsored by City of Denton and Denton County
H1Si0Y1Ca1 CO11llY11SSlOri
Contact person (if applicable): Contact infoYmation fox the City of Denton: Mayor Chris Watts
Mailing address: 215 East McI�inney
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City, zip: Denton, Texas 76201
Email address (requixed): chris.watts@cityofdenton.com
Contact information for DCHC: Beth Stribling 2018 BYiar Hill Lane, Argyle, Texas 76226; 940-241-2523;
bvstribling@gmail. com
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In order to facilitate marker delivery, Yesidence addresses, post office box numbers and rural route numbeYS are not
permitted. To avoid additional shipping chaYges og delays, use a business street address (open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Monday thxough Friday). THC is not responsible for additional shipping charges if multiple delivery
attempts are made.
Name: Nicole Chew Jones
Street address:221 N. Elm Street City, zip: Denton 76201
Daytime phone (xequited): 940 349-8364 Email (required): Nikole.Chew Jones@cityofdenton.com
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The sponsox/CHC prefers the following size marker:
� 27" x 42" RTHL marker with post ($1800)
❑ 27" x 42" RTHL marker without post* ($1600)
� 18" x 28" RTHL maYker with post ($1100)
� 18" x 28" RTHL marker without post* ($1100)
❑ RTHL medallion and 16" x 12" plaque with post ($800)
� RTHL medallion and 16" x 12" plaque without post* ($800)
*For an RTHL r�ir��l�c:r �uitl��s��t ���s�t, i:l7��Ctl�� YO W�11i Sl1YfaCe Y118.ieYlal lt Wlll Ue 1110U%lieC�:
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TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION ATTACHM�NT A
RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK:
PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION
This form does not constitute designarion of the building, structure, or resource.
Official designation will occur following staff and commissioner review.
Please fill out attachment, ��°i��t and �i�-�a Return to our offices before December x2, 2014.
Property Name: Denton 1927 City Hall
Physical Address: 221 N. Elm Street
City: Denton County: Denton Zip: 76201
Property reference number (Appraisal District/Tax Office property number, etc.): R184086
Legal Description (Lot and block, metes and bounds, etc.): Block 15, Originl Town Addition also known
as Old Municipal Building located at 221 North Elm Street, Denton.
Additional description (�property encompassing the bridge and abutments," "the 1936portion ofthe
County Consolidated High School building," "the historic homestead, including the main house, barn,
windmill, smokehouse and water well,"etc.):
The 1927 Denton City Hall Building
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Bene�ts of the RTHL designation:
■ Reco 'rion that a property is of local, Yegional or state si �ficance.
■ Protection for up to 90 days from extexior alterations, ix,cluding demoli�on or relocation.
■ Ad valoxem tax exemptions, where granted by local taxing authorities.
■ Inclusion in the Texas Historic Sites Atlas.
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Responsibility of the property owner under the RTHL provision, as nated in Texas Governrnent Code
section 442.006 ( :
A per.ran may not damage the hz.rtorical or architeetural zntegrity of a structure the commi.rszon ha.r de.ri�nated a.r a.Kecorded Texas
Hi.rtoric I.andmark aa�ithout not�ing the commi.crzon at least 60 days 6efore the �late on zvhich the action causing the damage i.r to
begin. After recezving the notice, the commission may avaive the zvaiting period or, if the commi.rsion determine.r that a longer period svill
enhance the chance for preserrlatzon, it may require an additional avaiting period of not longer than 30 day.r. On the e.>cpiration of the
time lzm�t.r ampo.red by thz.r sectaon, the per.ron muy proceed, but must proceed not later than the 180th day after the date on avhach notace
avasgiven or the notice zs considered to have expired.
Additionally:
■ The designation requires the public display of the RTHL marker. The marker is the pYOpeYty of the State af
Texas and may not be removed or relocated without the prior permission of the Texas Historical
Co �ssion.
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RTHL status is a peYmanent designation which is retained with the property even upon transfer of
ownership. Only the Texas Historical Cointnission may xemove the designation.
Structures designated as RTHLs do not have to be open to the public, but the markeY must be accessible to
the public.
RTHL designation does not imply eligibility for fedeYal tax incentives for Yehabilitation.
I, George Campbell , certify that I am the legal owner or authorized representative of the property owner
noted herein, and further certify that I have read the information regarding Recorded Texas Historic
Landmarks and that I voluntarily seek the designation for the property described herein. I further certify
that I will comply with the provisions of Texas Government Code � 442.006.
Name (print): George Camubell, City Manager
Mailing address: 215 E. McKinnev
City, state, zip: Denton, TX 76201
Phone: 940-329-8200 Date: September 11, 2014
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sul���� l�ecl, and �ai� 1���•��r� swore to me the statements contained herein are true and
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History Programs Division
P.O. Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711-2276
Phone 512/463-5853
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Historical Narrative for T C arker Application
By Chuck Voellinger
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Denton, Texas is the seat for Denton County, located north of Dallas and Tarrant Counties in
North Texas. In the late nineteenth century, Denton had a primarily agriculturally-based
economy and with the arrival of the railroad in 1881, grew from a very small town to a regional
center for trade and education. The near-simultaneous establishment of two colleges in Denton,
the Texas Normal College in 1890 (now University of North Texas) and the College of Industrial
Arts (now Texas Woman's University) in 1903, signified more growth. At the time the 1927 City
Hall was constructed, the following statistics give a picture of the kind of growth Denton was
experaencing.
Population growth of 114% between 1890 and 1899 was measured for the city, and from 1900 to
1950, the population increased 409% from 4,187 to 28,318.' In the decade when the new city hall
was built, Denton experienced 25% growth becoming the 38�" largest city in Texas." With this
steady growth, it was decided by government officials that a newer city hall was needed based
upon the needs of a growing community, the evidence of deterioration, and cost of maintenance.
Interestingly, we will see that the City decided to continue the practice of combining a fire
station with other city departments in the new building.
In 1894, the Denton City Hall was located in a building that had been built in 1877 for private
businesses. According to the Denton Record-Chronicle, the 1877 building was constructed of
red brick and located at the corner of Oak and Bolivar Streets."' In 1894 it was sold by G. H.
Kimbrough to the City for $1,500.00 for use as a city hall. This structure was beginning to show
signs of deterioration and finally a bond election in 1926 helped secure funding for the new
facility.'° The 1877 building was demolished in July of 1931 after being used for several years
by the City's united charities.`'
II. OVERVIEW
By the 1920s, it had become apparent to the City of Denton that a newer, more spacious
municipal building was needed to replace the structure built in 1877 and used since 1894 as both
city hall and the main fire station. A bond election for the new structure for the amount of
$100,000.00 was held on November 9, 1926 and passed with a vote of 527 to 429. The
breakdown of the bond by building component was as follows: J.F. Johnson, Contractor: $
87,015.00; Electrical Shop, Denton for wiring: $2,580.00; W.T. Monroe of Greenville for
heating and plumbing: $8,775.00. Construction was begun on March 21, 1927 with an expected
completion date of January 1, 1928. The prominent Fort Worth architectural firm of Van Slyke
and Woodruff was retained to design the building. °'
Elmer Van Slyke was a New York native who moved to Fort Worth in 1913 from Oklahoma
City. He began his architectural career in Friendship, N.Y in 1885 after studying under the
Button Bros. of New York City. Other notable buildings designed by the firm of Van Slyke and
Woodruff in the Dallas-Fort Worth area include: The Ross Avenue Baptist Church and the Oak
Cliff Christian Church in Dallas; the TCU Church and gymnasium and The First Christian
Church in Fort Worth.`'" Several of these structures have received national, state and local
historic designation.°"'
The 192i City Hall (also referred to as the municipal building) has elements of Spanish Colonial
style as evidenced by its tiled roof and embellishments that recall similar details in Spanish
Missions as found in South Texas. "` From a Dallas Morning News article, "The new building of
white brick with ornamental stone trim, consists of two stories and a basement and is of a
modified Spanish type of architecture with varicolored tile roof." " The description of the
architectural styles employed for its design in the City of Denton 1982 historic designation
ordinance states that (in the 1920's), "it was considered necessary that any buildings of any
pretention to importance be designed in some recognizable historical style. The Denton city hall
maintained its place in the mainstream of urban culture by adopting the style of the Spanish
Renaissance, which had considerable vogue in the twenties, especially in the Southwest." "' The
exterior of the building is unchanged to date with the exception of window construction, as
would be expected for a building of its age. The fa�ade has an "elaborate cast-stone ornament or
Spanish Renaissance derivation extending up through the second floor to the open belfry." ""
This belfry was constructed as part of the original plan to include the fire alarm bell that had
been used in the prior structure and for the same purpose. The building is a"T" shape with the
rnain city offices located in the side facing Elm Street (top of the "T") and the fire station located
in the rear area (the leg of the "T"). This arrangement lasted through the 1970s until a new fire
station was built right behind this structure. The fire engine bays were then bricked up.
Information from the cornerstone is as follows: E. W. Van Slyke and W. L. Bradshaw,
Architects; E. Ross Chamblin, Structural Engineers; J. F. Johnson, General Contractor.
Cornerstone laid by: Stanfield Lodge, #217, AM & FM, May 14, 1927.""'
The location of the new building was to be on the lot formerly occupied by the Lyon & Gray
Lumber Co. at 215 North Elm Street."'° The new address became 221 N. Elm St and remains so
to this day. It is situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of North Elm and McKinney
Streets and is located on the original Puchalski land survey for Denton County.
The opening ceremonies for the new city hall building occurred on October 8, 1927 with Texas'
governor Dan Moody in attendance and making the dedicating speech. In his address Gov.
Moody said "Business prosperity, peace at home and social order depend on good government.
The responsibility of a citizen toward his government is an individual thing. He owes to his city,
town or country or state to give of his best thought and voice to the problems of government.
You need not doubt that your influence is felt, regardless of the station you occupy." "� City
officials at the time of the dedication included Mayor B.W. McKenzie and the following six
commissioners: W.S. Miller, L. Bailey, G. Tom Turner, W. R. Lakey, Claude Castleberry and
Francis M. Craddock."°' Additional festivities included a concert by the Denton Municipal Band
and a procession of fire fighting equipment paraded around the square on their way to take up
their new quarters complete with sirens blaring. "°" Other dignitaries present included State
Senator Margie Neal of Carthage, Dallas County Representative Ray Holder of Lancaster and
State Representative Fred Minor of Denton."�"'
During the intervening years, the building was regularly decorated for Christmas and often
mentioned in local news. ""` Once again, due to the phenomenal growth of Denton since its
construction in 1927, the location of City Hall was slated to be relocated to a new building, this
time in the form of the current O'Neil Ford-designed Municipal Cornplex that includes the Civic
Center, Municipal Pool, Library renovation and City Hall located several blocks away in
Quakertown city park on McKinney Street. After city offices moved into their new location in
1969, The Denton Community Theatre (DCT) moved into the main building in 1970 for their
offices and used the auditoriurn for performances. The Fire Department continued to utilize the
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rear area where they had been since 1927. The new DCT facility was called the "Firehouse
Theatre" in honor of the iire department. The first production in the Firehouse Theatre was "The
Skin Of Our Teeth" on Apri121-25, 1970 with the final one being "The Sound of Music frorn
July 29 to August 8, 1981, as the DCT had to evacuate the building by Sept. 1 of that year.""
The City decided to move the Police Department into the vacated space and interior renovation
was begun in September 1982 at a cost of $1,150,000.00 with the Department occupying the
building in January of 1984.""' Currently the building houses the Planning Department, Building
Inspections and the Consumer Health Division. """
In the early 1980s the City took inventory of buildings that met requirements for historic
recognition. In 1982 Ordinance No. 80-30 was passed designating this building as an historic
landmark under Article 28A of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas."""'
III. SIGNIFICANCE
The 1927 Municipal Building has been in constant use by the City of Denton since its opening.
The exterior of the structure has been well maintained in the intervening 85 years. This building
is significant for what it represents about where Denton viewed itself in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area
in the early part of the twentieth century. The City hired a prominent regional architect in the
person of Mr. Van Slyke to design a municipal building to signify Denton's "arrival" as a major
regional center for education and industry. Being located at the edge of the northern boundary of
the Denton County Courthouse Square National Historic District, with its 26 contributing
buildings and many fine examples of late nineteenth through early twentieth century architecture,
places the 1927 City Hall within the larger commercial and governmental history of Denton. In
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the Historic and Architectural Resources of Denton Texas, 1882-1949 in the National Register of
Historic Places Continuation Sheet, Section F, pages 50-51: quote: "The Spanish Revival Style
of City Hall and Fire Station, Ave B and Elm Street are among the few examples of this revival
movement in Denton which became so popular in Texas."
No doubt conscious of the beauty of the 1896 Denton County Courthouse a few blocks away on
the square, the city fathers wanted a structure that would have the same level of architectural and
physical gravity, as well as carrying on the multi-use capability necessary in the daily operation
of a growing city. The 1927 Denton City Hall still stands in one of the most historic areas in
Denton and continues to represent an important era of the history of this once small town and its
citizens. Even as a small town, the officials and citizens had the vision to recognize the
significance of building this architecturally and historically significant building.
VI. DOCUMENTATION
' C.A. Bridges, Histo�y of Denton Texas From Its Beginning to 1960, (Texian Press, Waco,
Texas, 1978), p. 250.
" Bridges, p. 327.
"' "Denton Opens New City Hall." Dallas Morning News, Vol. 43, No. 9; October 9, 1927.
'� Dallas Morning News, October 9, 1927.
�"Denton's Old City Hall Is Being Demolished", Denton Record Chronicle, July, 7 1931..
�' Denton Record Chronicle, October 9, 1927.
�" Ellis Arthur Davis and Edwin H. Grobe, editors. The Encyclopedia of Texas, Vol. 1, Book,
1922, http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth41244/ (accessed July 27, 2012).
�"' City of Fort Worth, Texas. Historic Schools Survey Report,
http://fortworthtexas. gov/uploadedFiles/Planning/Historic_Preservation/Historic%20 S chools%2
OSurvey%20report%20web.pdf p. 8, (Accessed July, 2012).
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"` Texas Historical Commission, Texas Main Street Program, Deszgn JouNnal, p. 1,
""Denton Opens New City Hall." Dallas Morning News, Vol. 43, No. 9; October 9, 1927.
x' Historic Landmark Ordinance, City of Denton, Texas, Pro Ordinance 82-69 (1982).
"" Historic Landmark Ordinance.
""' Historic Landmark Ordinance.
"'� Denton City Directory (Retail Merchants Association 1923) p. 101.
"� Dallas Morning News, Vol. 43, No. 9; October 9, 1927.
"�' Dallas Morning News, October 9, 1927.
"�" Dallas Morning News, October 9, 1927.
"�"' Dallas Morning News, October 9, 1927.
""` Dallas Morning News, 12/11/38; Denton Record-Chronicle, 12/5/68.
"" Donna L. Clevinger, PhD, Denton Community Theatre: To The Firehouse And Beyond.
(Terrill Wheeler Printing, Inc. Denton, Texas. 1986). p. 13, 14, 108.
""' "Denton's Finest to Hold Open House Sunday", Denton Record-Chronicle. 1/13/84. p. 7A
""" City of Denton, Texas. http://www.citvofdenton.com/departments-services/departments-a-
f/consumer-health, (accessed Feb 7, 2013).
xx"' Historic Landmark Ordinance, City of Denton, Tx, Pro Ordinance 82-69 (1982).
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Addendum to Historical Narrative
1927 Denton City Hall — 221 North Elm Street
Historical Research Guidelines for Houses, Buildings and Structures Checklist: Information on
surroundings and setting, such as significant outbuildings, landscape features, relationship to adjacent
properties, etc. for points to be covered in marker application. This addendum addresses this last point
on the checklist and identifies the history of adjoining areas to the 1927 city hall.
The 1927 Denton City Hall, located at 221 North Elm Street, is located within historic downtown
Denton and its adjoining areas of historical significance, where National Register Plaques, THC Official
Texas Historical Markers, City of Denton Historic Landmarks and Denton County Historic Landmarks
are to be found in the Oak- Hickory Historic District, Denton County Historical Park, Quakertown Park
and other adjoining blocks and areas. The old 1927 city hall does not sit in the national historic district.
It is separated from the north boundary of the Denton County Courthouse Square National Historic
District at the middle of West Pecan Street
• Denton County Courthouse Square National Historic District was designated in 2000. The
district has 26 contributing buildings on the National Register of Historic Places (2000). Several
buildings are designated as Denton Historic Landmarks.
• On the lawn surrounding the courthouse are two THC Centennial markers — John B. Denton
(1936) and Denton County (1936); and the City of Denton subject marker (1977).
• Located in the center of the national historic district is Denton County Courthouse - a designated
Recorded Texas historic Landmark (1970) that is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places (1977) and is an Antiquities Landmark.
• Texas Historical Commission subject markers are located on two buildings on the square: Lacy
Hotel (1973) and Texas Normal College (1965); the Campus Theatre was designated a RTHL in
2009. On Locust Street are subject markers for First Methodist Church (1996), and a DCHC
Foundation marker for the John B. Denton College bell (1984).
• Within walking distance of the Square is the City of Denton Oak-Hickory Historic District.
Within the historic district are four RTHLs: Martin-Russell House (2007); Scripture-Deavenport
House (1980); Rayzor-Graham House (1989); James Newton and Eva Tabor Rayzor House
(2012). A block away is the Denton Senior High School, RTHL (2009). State markers at the
University of North Texas are at the Historical Building (1994) and First University Building
(1965). Ofthe 51 houses in the district, 21 currently have Denton Historic Landmark status.
• Denton County Historical Park is within walking district from the square, which has Denton
County Historic Landmark designations on Bayless-Selby House, 2005, and Quakertown
House, 2008.
• The O'Neil Ford designed Municipal Complex that includes the Denton City Hall and Civic
Center are located in the Quakertown Park where a THC Undertold Story Marker is located for
Quakertown ( 2011), and a THC subject marker recognizing O'Neil Ford has been placed at the
Emily Fowler Library (2008) that was partially designed by O/Neil Ford.
• Lastly —up the street from Quakertown Park is Texas Woman's University, which has a THC
marker for the First Building of Texas Woman's University (1974), the Pioneer Woman
Centennial Marker (1936) and University Gardens, 1982.
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