Aerial view- Arena and Convention Center

Image of an aerial view of the construction of the Arena and Convention Center for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the HemisFair construction site

Image of an aerial view of the construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the HemisFair construction site

Image of an aerial view of the construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the HemisFair construction site

Image of an aerial view of the construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial view of the HemisFair construction site

Image of an aerial view of the construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena Construction

Image of the Arena construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arena Roof Construction

Image of Arena roof construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: [1966..1968]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Boat tour

Photograph of people embarking and disembarking two large boats that are part of LaSalle’s Riverboat Adventure at Six Flags over Texas. The waiting area at the left part of the image is designed like an old wooden outpost and is decorated with palm trees and wooden barrels, with a dock where visitorsare lining up. The background of the outpost is overflowing with trees and lush foliage.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canopies over a sidewalk at a park

Photograph of a rest area at an amusement park with triangular canvas canopies suspended by wires and central poles, arranged at an angle over a paved walk area with seating benches. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entrance area to a park

Photograph of a paved walkway leading to a ride entrance area at an amusement park. There are plants and tall trees on either side of the walkway, as well as low walls and trash cans. In the background there is a wooden western-style building with a grass/straw roof with signs directing visitors. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair Urban Renewal Area

Image of house in the HemisFair Urban Renewal area.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lt. Gov. Preston Smith visit to HemisFair site

Photograph of Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith viewing land cleared for HemisFair '68. Buildings of downtown San Antonio are visible in the background.
Date: March 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Merry-go-round

Photograph of people walking at an amusement park, with a merry-go-round filled with riders in the background. The merry-go-round is covered with a canopy and has horse statues fixed to poles for its riders. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: June 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: March 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: June 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of a Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: June 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: March 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of a Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: June 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model-San Antonio River with barge

Image of a Model-San Antonio River with barge of the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Open area walk fountain at park

Photograph of landscaping at an amusement park, including a grassy area with a few small trees and several scattered circular red-brick flower beds, as well as a small pond with a fountain at the center. In the background there are people walking on a sidewalk and others sitting on benches. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Outdoor stage

Photograph of an outdoor stage, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. The seating area consists of multiple one-piece concrete benches that are arranged in a a terraced style along a slope. There is a large letter "G" above the stage.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Park area

Photograph of a walkway overlooking a rock cave tunnel covered in greenery where some visitors are on a boat that may be part of a park adventure ride. In the lower right hand of the picture you can see wooden railing and a wooden pole that seems to be holding up a thatched roof. A partial view of a dock can be seen on the lower left hand of the image.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History