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Overview of Downtown and HemisFair

Description: A black-and-white photograph of an artistic illustration of downtown San Antonio during HemisFair '68. Prominent buildings of the fair visible include the Tower of the Americas, the Convention Center and Arena, the United States Confluence Theater, and amusement rides. Fireworks and search lights are lighting up the night sky. The San Antonio landmark, the Alamo, is illustrated in the lower left-hand corner.
Date: 1968?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Two boys posing in front of Japan Pavilion

Description: Photograph of two smiling boys posing outside of the Japan Pavilion at HemisFair '68. One of the boys is wearing a cowboy hat while the other has taken off his hat and is holding it at his side. Japan was one of more than twenty countries who participated in HemisFair '68.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Group of people in an office

Description: Photograph of at least 12 men and women crowded around a desk in a small office. Most of the people are around college age and one of the men is wearing a military uniform. Some of the people are holding papers or writing pads. The desk is covered with papers, one of which bears the symbol of HemisFair '68. Many sheets of paper have been attached to the office walls.
Date: 1968
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68 officials next to an airplane

Description: Photograph of several people involved with the planning of HemisFair '68 posing beside an airplane, including airline flight attendants holding up sculpted "2" and "4" numbers. A man is helping one of the flight attendants position the number "4".
Date: 1968?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Tower of the Americas construction

Description: Photograph of two men working near a large spiral-shaped metal track that could be a portion of a roller coaster or a construction structure. The Tower of Americas is visible in the background.
Date: 1968?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Tower of the Americas

Description: Photograph of the 622 foot Tower of Americas and four carriages from the Swiss Skyride passing in front. The Swiss Skyride was one of the forms of transportation at HemisFair '68, and it carried visitors 80 ft. above the ground.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Lagoon boat ride alongside the monorail

Description: Photograph of people riding in a lagoon boat alongside the Mini-Monorail as they pass by the Plaza of Flags at the 1968 World's Fair. Other people are walking in the plaza, where a number of international flags are flying on individual poles.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

225 Lafitte Lot No. 340-multi-family dwelling

Description: Black and white photograph of a house at 225 Lafitte, San Antonio. It is a large two story house with balconies on both levels at the front of the house. The balconies are supported by thick square columns and have wooden railings. The upper floor has four large windows and there is also an attic window. Four steps lead up to the front door. There is a large bush in the front yard. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Color image of the Spain Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio. The pavilion has a white stucco exterior finish and has two doors with light brown trim that are a distance apart and separated by a square decorative pattern. There are also several potted plants in front of the building.
Date: 1968?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Tower of the Americas construction

Description: Photograph taken from below the 622 foot Tower of the Americas, constructed for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: 1968~
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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