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Model - Overall site at HemisFair '68
Image of a model of buildings and international sector at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Clearing land for HemisFair '68
Land is being cleared for the HemisFair construction site. In the center of the photograph a worker operates a bulldozer. Around him are bare trees, some of which have been uprooted. A lone shack can be seen in the background.
Date:
1966~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair
A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.
Date:
1966~
Creator:
Steves, Marshall T.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Two men on a concrete platform
Photograph of two men, one standing and the other kneeling, on a concrete platform in downtown San Antonio, Texas. One of the men has a hard hat on. In the background the sign for the Crockett Hotel can be seen.
Date:
December 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68
Draft of a promotional speech by William Sinkin, the first president of the Executive Board of San Antonio Fair, Inc., about HemisFair '68. He describes progress made in planning for the fair and some of the benefits that would result, including cultural, and educational. There are numerous hand-written annotations and revisions to the typed text.
Date:
1966?
Creator:
Sinkin, William, 1913-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Zoo- park area
Photograph of the Petting Zoo at Six Flags Over Texas. It was a small zoo that housed various animals that could be fed and petted. Some small farm animals were included. In this photograph there is a white goat and further in the background what looks to be a donkey. The area is covered by a triangular shaped awning. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Waiting area at an amusement park
Image of an amusement ride waiting area at an amusement park. The waiting area, empty in this photograph, is where people stand in line to wait to board an amusement ride. This waiting area has a fabric canopies suspended atop metal poles to provide shade. A man and a woman facing away from the viewer are standing next to a wooden fence at the perimeter of the waiting area. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Abrazo, August 1966
Issue of El Abrazo journal devoted to HemisFair '68. The issue cover depicts sailing ships on a blue ocean relating to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
August 1966
Creator:
HemisFair '68
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Press release given to the Washington press during Gov. Connally's visit, July 13, 1966.
Press release about HemisFair '68 detailing how many visitors are expected, what the theme of the fair is, how it has been endorsed by the Bureau of International Expositions, and the affect it is having on the host city, San Antonio in terms of urban renewal and change.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
News release : Governor and Mrs. Connally to visit Latin America.
News release announcing Governor and Mrs. John Connally's three-weeks visit to Latin American countries in July/August 1966 on behalf of HemisFair '68. He will invite countries to participate in the fair. Prior to his departure he will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C. for his role as Commissioner General of the fair. The news release also mentions countries and corporations who have already signed up to participate in HemisFair '68.
Date:
July 12, 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tower of the Americas construction
Photograph of the early stages of construction of the Tower of the Americas, when the wedge-shaped concrete support structures for the tower have been constructed at the base, with rebar and a mechanical crane directly on top. Three signs are situated along the wire fence surrounding the construction site. One of the signs reads "Tower of the Americas - Darragh & Lyda, San Antonio, Texas / H.A. Lott, Houston, Texas - (a joint venture) general contractors".
Date:
1966~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Juan O'Gorman with a drawing of the mosaic for the Convention Center and HemisFair '68
Photograph of Mexican artist Juan O'Gorman is standing in front of a drawing of a planned color stone mosaic for the Convention Center and HemisFair '68. The mosaic drawing incorporates a mix of historical and modern themes in its design.
Date:
1966~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History