Resource Type

[Group of Men in Discussion]

Photograph of Marshall T. Steves (second from left), O'Neil Ford (far right), and three other men, including the Counsel of Mexico and David Black, standing in discussion outdoors. Portions of a building are visible directly behind them including brick and concrete walls and a wooden component extending over their heads.
Date: 196X
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