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225 Lafitte Lot No. 340-multi-family dwelling

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
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

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?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower of the Americas construction

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~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

George H. W. Bush and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York in front of the monorail

George H.W. Bush (Texas House of Representatives) and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York in front of the monorail at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio. The Swiss-Sky ride gondolas, and the Tower of the Americas can be seen in the background.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

A-Bar Hotel

Side view of The A-Bar Hotel. The A-Bar was a private men's dormitory located at 2612 Guadalupe. This view is from the 27th Street side. The building is still standing as of 02/28/10.
Date: November 1, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

Art work-San Antonio extension

Image of Art work of the San Antonio extension of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Fountain of Industry at HemisFair '68

Illustration of the Fountain of Industry - Hemisfair Lake at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Spanish Governor's Palace

Image of the Spanish Governor's Palace at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Flags of Various Countries

Image of flags lining Broadway and Jones Street.
Date: August 1967
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mabel Young Bernson Wedding Portrait

Photograph of 1 person. This is a wedding portrait of Mabel Young Bernson. She is facing forward and seated on a wooden chair that is faced backward. Her arms are resting on the back of the chair and she is holding a bouquet of flowers. She is wearing a white dress, a necklace, a ring, and her hair is pulled up. She is looking directly at the camera and smiling.
Date: unknown
Creator: Born, Julius
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Capitol Truck and Trailer]

Photograph of the exterior of the Capitol Truck and Trailer Company building. There is a large truck parked in front of the building. The truck is carrying a crane.
Date: May 30, 1941
Creator: Douglass, Neal
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sheriff Hugo Klaerner Shaking Hands in Front of Government Building]

Photograph of Sheriff Hugo Klaerner shaking hands with an officer wearing a cowboy hat in front of the brick Gillespie County law Enforcement Building. A plaque showing the county's law enforcement leaders for 1974 is in between the two. Another deputy with a mustache and uniform stands to the left of the sheriff.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dietel, Norman
System: The Portal to Texas History