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Tower of the Americas

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]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lagoon boat ride alongside the monorail

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]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 283-05]

Photograph of a historic depot in Texas.
Date: June 1, 1981
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[International and Grreat Northern/MOPAC Depot]

Photograph of the International and Grreat Northern/MOPAC Depot (located at Medina & Houston Streets) in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[San Antonio Post Office]

Photograph of the San Antonio Post Office in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 1, 1990
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Samuel Craig Rothwell #1]

Photograph of Samuel Craig Rothwell (1887–1951), son of the photographer, Isaac Newton Rothwell (1851–1927). Samuel stands next to a tricycle, with a hat and a dark-colored coat on.
Date: unknown
Creator: Paris & Rothwell
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
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

[Hemisphere Plaza]

Photograph of Hemisphere Plaza in San Antonio. The Tower of the Americas can be seen in the background. Seven flags can be seen at the entrance of the plaza. People can be seen entering the plaza as well.
Date: 197X
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Hemisphere Plaza, 2]

Photograph of Hemisphere Plaza in San Antonio. The Tower of the Americas can be seen in the background. Seven flags can be seen at the entrance of the plaza. People can be seen exiting the plaza as well.
Date: 197X
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
System: The UNT Digital Library

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

[Alamo With Ruins of Convento]

Photograph of the Alamo and ruins of the two-story Convento, looking north. The 1890 post office is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alamo Plaza at Crockett Street]

Photograph of Alamo Plaza at the intersection of Crockett Street, looking southeast. Identified buildings from left to right are: the Hugo Schmeltzer Building, the Alamo (behind turret), a saloon, a livery stable, and an undertaker. The north wall of the three-story Menger Hotel runs behind the livery stable, parallel to Crockett Street. Horse drawn carriages stand at the edge of the park.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Trail Drivers]

Photograph of four trail drivers dressed in suits and seated in a row on chairs in a courtyard. Each man holds his hat on his knee. The man second from the right, Charles Goodnight, also has his cane propped against his leg.The man second from left is George W. Saunders, co-founder of the Old Trail Drivers of Texas Association.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crowds Line Up For "The Man From Laramie" at the Majestic Theatre]

Photograph of people lined up to see "The Man from Laramie" at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 1949
Creator: Zintgraff Photographs
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Footlight Serenade" at the Majestic Theatre]

Photograph of the marquee and promotional materials advertising a screening of "Footlight Serenade" at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior of the Texas Theatre]

Photograph of the exterior of the Texas Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. The theatre advertises a Western & Hillbilly Jamboree featuring Tex Ritter and his horse White Flash, Dub Cannonball Taylor, and other performers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Zintgraff Photographs
System: The Portal to Texas History

[World Premiere of "To Hell and Back" at Majestic Theatre #1]

Photograph of the world premiere of "To Hell and Back," starring Audie Murphy, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Crowds gather around a stage underneath the theatre marquee.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Zintgraff Photographs
System: The Portal to Texas History

[World Premiere of "To Hell and Back" at Majestic Theatre #2]

Photograph of the world premiere of "To Hell and Back," starring Audie Murphy, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Crowds gather around a stage underneath the theatre marquee.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Zintgraff Photographs
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Clay McGonagill]

Photograph of Clay McGonagill (1879–1921), a significant and talented steer roper during the early days of the rodeo circuit, and one of the first to make a career out of rodeo. He is pictured here with combed hair, wearing a dark-colored coat and looking to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brack
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grand Opening of General Education Classroom Building Photograph]

Photograph of a choir performing at the grand opening of General Education Classroom Building
Date: January 24, 1991
Creator: Palo Alto College
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Outdoor stage at PACfest]

Photograph of people around the stage at PACfest in San Antonio, Texas. Stage is set up with band equipment including a saxophone. Man in white and blue shirt appears to be looking at the camera. No other individuals in the photograph are looking at the camera. Colorful tissue flowers and fringe decorate the front of the stage.
Date: April 22, 1993
Creator: Palo Alto College
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students at PACfest]

Photograph of women standing around a clipboard at PACfest in San Antonio, Texas. The four women in the forefront are not looking at the camera. Individuals in the background are doing various activities including standing at a food booth and sitting on chairs.
Date: April 22, 1993
Creator: Palo Alto College
System: The Portal to Texas History