Denton is a city in and the county seat of Denton County, Texas, United States. It is the 27th-most populous city in Texas, the 197th-most populous city in the United States, and the 12th-most populous city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Located on the far north end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas on Interstate 35, Denton is known for its active music life; the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, and Thin Line Fest attract over 300,000 people to the city each year.
The city experiences hot, humid summers and few extreme weather events. With over 45,000 students enrolled at the two universities located within its city limits, Denton is often characterized as a college town. As a result of the universities’ growth, educational services play a large role in the city’s economy. Residents are served by the Denton County Transportation Authority, which provides commuter rail and bus service to the area.
These fascinating photos were taken by Alec Williams that show street scenes of Denton in the late 1970s.
Secondhand Rose on Fry Street, Denton, Texas, circa 1977
1047 Gregg Street, Denton, Texas, circa 1977
A blurry Final Exam on Fry Street, Denton, Texas, circa 1977
An old abandoned house in Denton, Texas, 1977
Dairy Queen on Sherman Drive before it was four lanes, Denton, Texas, 1977
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