Arena at HemisFair '68

Image of the Arena 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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beethoven Hall

An artistic illustration of people walking around the Beethoven Hall building, as a part of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bicycle riders in downtown San Antonio

Photograph of girls riding bicycles on the street in front of an entrance to HemisFair '68, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Many of the people standing outside of the fair's gates are watching the riders pass by. The central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas is visible in the background.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Boat ride near the Texas Pavilion

Image of Boat rides near the Texas Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Hope

A close-up profile view of Bob Hope speaking to or entertaining a group of people. Bob Hope was one of the entertainers who performed in the convention center theater at HemisFair '68.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bolivia Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Image of Bolivia Pavilion 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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bolivia Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Image of the Bolivia Pavilion 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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bonnie and Charlie Porter posing with water skis

Black and white photograph of show skiers Bonnie and Charlie Porter, posing for a publicity photograph. Charlie Porter is propping up a single water ski on his left side, and Bonnie Porter is propping up a single water ski on her right side. The words "Joe Cash Ramp King" are visible on the skis. Charlie Porter is wearing a dark suit and tie; Bonnier Porter is wearing a one-piece bathing suit and a small tiara.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bravo

Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The illustration on the card shows a mustachioed grinning character wearing a sombrero with the word "Bravo" above it.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bru-it, March-April 1968 (open access)

The Bru-it, March-April 1968

Special issue of the Lone Star Brewing Company newsletter, focused on HemisFair '68, with information about facilities, attractions, exhibits, and participants. It also contains information regarding the Company's distribution and other updates.
Date: March 1968
Creator: Lone Star Brewing Company
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Calypso, HemisFair's amusement park ride

Photograph of a brightly-colored carnival ride called the Calypso, that has both heart shaped windows and curls with vanity lights. The ride is made of round containers that are large enough for 4 people with an umbrella in the center. They revolve independently while going up and down at angles for the length of the ride.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion

An artistic sketch of people outside of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair. This illustration shows the exterior of the one-story brick building, with abstract sculptures outside.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Image of the Canada Pavilion 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
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion Interior

A colorful conceptual sketch of the interior of the Canadian Pavilion. In the illustration, a kayak is shown on display, and in the lower left corner is a native Canadian dressed in winter clothing. Canada was one of almost thirty countries participating in HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canada Pavilion Model

A model of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. Canada was one of more than 20 nations to have pavilions at HemisFair '68. Viewers of this model can peer in and see what is inside the pavilion. There is a display of the flags of the Canadian provinces along with other exhibits.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children and adults posing for an indoor group picture at HemisFair '68

Photograph of school children and several accompanying adults posing inside one of the office buildings at HemisFair '68 for a group picture.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Choir members posing in formation

Photograph of choir members wearing long robes, posing in the shape of a treble clef in a grassy field. Stamped on the back: "D. Neil Darnell. First Baptist Church, 1200 9th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301."
Date: 1968?
Creator: Jimmie Collier's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Church of Latter-Day Saints Pavilion

Photograph of an architectural illustration of people outside the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a one-story stone building with two glass doors on either side of the building's name. The entryway is paved and there are planters and vegetation around the building. Printed in the lower-right corner: "HemisFair '68. Information Center. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints."
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coca-Cola Pavilion

Photograph of an artistic illustration of people around the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a large, round building with multi-colored flags flying from a taller segment of the building at the back. A waterway is visible in the foreground, along the right side of the building and a lagoon cruise boat is passing alongside the pavilion.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coca-Cola Pavilion

Artistic illustration of people outside the Coca-Cola pavilion at HemisFair '68 as well as a waterway with a lagoon boat at right. The pavilion presented the puppets of Sid and Marty Krofft in a special play called Kaleidoscope in a 500 seat theater.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Coca Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Illustration of the Coca Cola Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coca Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Photograph of people standing and sitting in an open area outside of the Coca Cola pavilion at HemisFair '68. Two carriages from the Swiss Skyride are passing directly over the area.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coca-Cola production Sid & Marty Krofft “Kaleidoscope”

Photograph of a graphic illustration of a scene from Sid and Marty Krofft's puppet production, Kaleidoscope. The scene shows a cow dressed as a ballerina jumping over the moon, and several other unusual looking characters. Kaleidoscope was presented in the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coke at HemisFair '68

Photograph of a three-dimensional model of the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a round building with the Coca-Cola logo in the center of the roof with a raised, semi-circular section behind the left side where there are multi-colored flags flying from the top. There are many trees grouped around the sides of the building.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History