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Denton home to many
unique collectionsSharon Galligar Chance
DENTON, Texas - Denton
has always been known as a
creative center for musicians of
all kinds. But it also has great
collegiate sports teams, a mag-
nificent historical courthouse, a
thriving downtown area, a
thoroughly modern mall and
easy access to the Dallas-Fort
Worth area.
But did you also know
Denton was home to some of
the most unique collections
anywhere in the state?
Where else in the world
could you find the World's Only
Pecan Art Museum but in
Denton?
Located in the circa late-
1800s Denton County -
Courthouse in the center of the
downtown square, the Denton
County Historical Museum is
the permanent home for the
late B.W. Crawford's collection
of more than 300 pecan charac-
ters. This unusual collection
features figurines made to rep-
resent celebrities ranging from
Marilyn Monroe to John Wayne
to Dolly Parton.
There is also a representa-
tion of "The Last Supper," made
entirely from pecans, as well as
the ever-popular "Dogs Playing
Poker" scene. Elvis, too, is in
the building as a pecan sculp-
ture, as is Hulk Hogan and
Dick Tracy. The Dallas
Cowboys and their cheerlead-
ers are also a part of the pecan
people collection.
Known as the "Pecan
Picasso," Crawford began mak-
ing the figures as a way to pass
the down times in his pecan
cracking business. He soon
became famous for his cre-
ations, appearing on "LatePhoto by Bill Ingram courtesy of the
Courthouse on the Square Museum
Located in the circa late-
1800s Denton County
Courthouse in the center of
the downtown square, the
Denton County Historical
Museum is the permanent
home for the late B.W.
Crawford's collection of
more than 300 pecan char-
acters.Night With David Letterman,"
"Live with Regis and Kathy
Lee," and "You Bet Your Life
With Bill Cosby." Several of
Crawford's creations can also
be seen in Ripley's Believe It
Or Not Museums around the
country. But the bulk of the col-
lection was donated to the
Denton County Museum upon
Crawford's death in 1998.
Also housed at the Denton
County Museum is an exquisite
gathering of Depression-eras
blue pressed glass, as well as a
massive thimble collection and
a vintage doll collection.
Among the other unusualcollections that can be seen in
Denton are The First Ladies of
Texas Collection at Texas
Woman's University. This col-
lection displays originals or
reproductions of the gowns
worn by the wives of the presi-
dents of the Republic of Texas
and most of the state's gover-
nors.
Also located at TWU is the
Women Airforce Service Pilot's
(W.A.S.P.) Archives and
Collections.
The University of North
Texas at Denton is home to the
Willis Library's Rare Book and
Texana Collection, which con-
tains limited editions, antique:
books and manuscripts, rare
maps and unusual miniature
volumes. One miniature, an
1896 compilation of letters by
Galileo, is only five-eighths of
an inch high and is one of the
smallest books ever printed
from moveable type.
UNT is also home to the
Texas Fashion Collection,
which includes more than
10,000 items documenting the
evolution of 20th century cloth-
ing design.
In addition to the slate ofmuseums, Denton boasts sever-
al fine golf courses, as well.
Among these is the Radisson
Hotel Denton & Eagle Point
Golf Course, Although located
alongside Interstate 35E, the
18-hole course features peace
and solitude, and all the ameni-
ties of the more extensive
courses in the DFW area, with-
out the same high green fees.
Looking for a great place to
eat while in Denton? Try the
famous Denton County Ham-
burger Company, located on the
square, for one of the biggest
and best hamburgers around.
The beans are great, too.
Also, Guissepe's Italian
Restaurant, on Locust, is an
elegant spot for dining, with
incredible pastas.
Located at the top of the
"Golden Triangle".of the Dallas-
Fort Worth area, Denton reigns
as supreme as a small town
with big-town access. For more
information on these collec-
tions, and for a list of events
scheduled, check out the
Denton Convention and
Visitor's Bureau's Web site at
www.Denton-chamber.org or
call (888) 381-1818.9'r 49600
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