'The Historic Bridges of Denton County: Sharing the Legacy' Sept. 19 in Denton
By Sherrin Hubert, Denton County Office of History and Culture
Sep 19, 2013
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September 2013 LECTURE
Thursday, September 19, 2013
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM

“The Historic Bridges of Denton County:  Sharing the Legacy” -- presented by:  DJ Taylor

The Historic Bridges of Denton County:  Sharing the Legacy” transports us back to the 1880’s when iron bridge construction in Denton County coincided with the first dramatic population increase and development boom in the country's history.The iron bridge was seen as symbol of modernity and a badge of stature for the community. In 1883,the Commissioner's Court authorized the building of eight bridges on the county's major transportation arteries utilizing funds of $10,000 appropriated from the county's Permanent School Fund. Approximately 20 Iron Bridges were built in Denton County by 1910. 

Join us in the Courthouse-on-the-Square Commissioners Courtroom as DJ Taylor shares a look back at the early efforts to build bridges in the county, with particular focus on the historic iron and steel bridges that have been moved to parks and schools in recent years. Today, many of these bridges display Historical Marker plaques and some are registered on the National and Texas State Historic Register. 

 

DJ Taylor is the First Vice-Chairman of the Denton County Historical Commission and editor of the Commission’s quarterly publication, Retrospect.  He is also a contributor to the Denton Record-Chronicle, compiling and writing the monthly column, “Yesteryear” since 2008.   

A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Taylor has indulged his love for Denton County and its history through his research of past events, people and life within the county.   

A native of Argyle, Taylor currently lives in the Bolivar Community, northwest of Sanger, with his wife, Vicki.  They enjoy discovering and sharing the history of Denton County on their travels and adventures with their grandchildren. 

 All Courthouse Museum exhibits and lectures are free and open to the public.  The courthouse has handicapped parking and accessibility through the north entrance. The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum is located in the historic Denton County Courthouse at 110 W. Hickory in Denton, Texas.