Marshall T. Steves, Sr. & John White at the base of the Tower of the Americas during construction.

Photograph at the center point of the construction for the Tower of the Americas, San Antonio, Texas. Marshall T. Steves, Sr. & John White with hard hats on shake hands at the base point of the Tower. Behind them a construction worker sits in the driver's seat of a bulldozer.
Date: February 20, 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

President Lyndon Baines Johnson signing document

Photograph of President Lyndon Johnson signing a document in an informal office, surrounded by several dignitaries including Henry B. Gonzalez and Henry Zachry.
Date: 1966?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Surveyor report for 142 Goliad Street (open access)

Surveyor report for 142 Goliad Street

A one page surveyor report for the multi-story residence at 142 Goliad Street, also known as Joske House. The report was undertaken by Reyes, Garcia. The building's exterior and interior, garages, and outbuildings are rated. In most case a "good" or "fair" rating has been given to building parts or features surveyed.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft] (open access)

"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft]

Summary of answers to frequently asked questions about HemisFair '68.
Date: December 29, 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Theatre

Image of the theatre under construction for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Theatre Construction Site

Image of theatre construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Theme Structure of HemisFair '68 (open access)

Theme Structure of HemisFair '68

Text of a speech concerning the "Theme Structure for HemisFair '68"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower of the Americas construction

Worm's eye view of the Tower of Americas being constructed. In this photograph only the central concrete shaft has been completed and the tophouse has not yet been added. A mechanical crane is visible at the top of the concrete shaft.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower of the Americas construction

Photograph of the construction site for HemisFair '68 in downtown San Antonio on an overcast day. The central concrete shaft (without the tophouse) of the Tower of the Americas is visible, and the upper most portion reaches into some light cloud cover.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Tower of the Americas Under Construction

Image of the Tower of the Americas construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Theatre

Image of the Theatre under construction for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Overview of HemisFair crowds near the Confluence

Image of the Overview of HemisFair crowds near the Confluence 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

Paddle Boats at HemisFair '68

Image of people paddle boating on the San Antonio River 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

The Panama House at HemisFair '68

Illustration of the Panama House and International Sector 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

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and firemen at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mrs. Johnson, Henry B. Gonzales, and Mayor Walter W. McAllister with group

Image of Mrs. Johnson, Henry B. Gonzales, and Mayor Walter W. McAllister with group 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

NIOSA - Night in Old San Antonio

Image of NIOSA, Night In Old San Antonio, 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

Office of American States at HemisFair '68

Image of Office of American States 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

Monorail Car Fire at HemisFair '68

Image of monorail car fire and fireman at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History