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Letter from Ray Ellison Homes to the Hemisfair Planning Committee (open access)

Letter from Ray Ellison Homes to the Hemisfair Planning Committee

A letter from Pat Legan of Ray Ellison Enterprises to members of the HemisFair Planning Committee (Henry B. Gonzales, W.M. McAllister, Sr., and William Sinkin) discussing the possibility of donating land for the HemisFair site. The suggested area is 70 to 100 acres approximately 8 miles from downtown San Antonio.
Date: January 2, 1963
Creator: Legan, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

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
Object Type: Photograph
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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement (open access)

Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement

Text of a talk given by William Sinkin to the Leon Valley PTA on February 9th, 1967. The title of the talk was "HemisFair '68: a Progress Report". Mr. Sinkin first gave some general remarks about HemisFair and then talked about HemisFair financing and the economic impact that HemisFair '68 would have on San Antonio.
Date: 1967
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History