Municipal Area Layout

Photograph of the layout for the Civic Center Park area and nearby municipal buildings to be designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford. The buildings were: City Hall; the Civic Center; the Emily Fowler Library; and the Municipal Swimming Pool. The layout shows the creeks, park land, landscaping, surrounding streets and some businesses.
Date: 1965~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower concept drawing

Copy print of concept artwork for the proposed Tower of the Americas by architect O'Neil Ford, a 750-foot, 4.5 million dollar structure containing an observation tower/restaurant located in San Antonio, Texas. The tower would contain 3 elevators, have a capacity of 17,500 persons and facilities that would include 2 observation decks, food vending machines, gift shop, post office, a main level, mezzanine and a club level.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History