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People at amusement park
Photograph of people walking the grounds at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. An ice cream stand is visible in the foreground; a Ferris whee and a portion of the Cotton Bowl are visible in the background.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People at amusement park
Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. There are several types of amusement rides visible in the background, including an aerial cable car.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Himalaya ride
Photograph of people standing in line for a ride called the Himalaya at an amusement park. 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
Skyride
Photograph of Skyride drive station shelter at an unidentified amusement park, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. The mechanical drive of the ride and the main area where guests got on and off of the ride are partially visible behind barriers.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Sombrero ride at Six Flags Over Texas
Photograph of the "El Sombrero" ride at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. Part of the entrance is visible above a fence with the ride name on it and structures to either side of the fence; people are waiting to get on the ride behind the fence.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cave
Photograph of a boy walking into the Cave amusement ride at Six Flags Over Texas. The entrance to the ride is simulated like a cave entrance with rockery surrounding the opening. Other visitors are visible on the paved walkways.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People at park
Photograph of people waiting in line at a park to enter an amusement attraction, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People at park
Photograph of two women walking in an amusement park, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. There is a dining pavilion labeled "Naler's Plantation House" behind them, where people are seated at tables, and a sign on a pole to the left that says, "Picture Spot".
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People at rest area in a park
Photograph of a rest area in a park, filled with plants and shrubs in large planters and benches shaded by canopies. Two people are visible in the background, sitting on one of the benches underneath a canopy. 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
People at an entrance to an amusement park ride
Photograph of people standing at the entrance to a park ride called "La Salle's Adventure" at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Park area
Photograph of a paved sidewalk running through an amusement park area featuring a round brick flower bed. People are visible in the background on another path. 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
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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People at an Amusement Park
Image of people at an amusement park.
Date:
October 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amusement rides
Photograph from the 1968 World's Fair of people lining up for amusement rides which includes a roller coaster, visible in the background.
Date:
October 1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Remarks, Executive Committee Meeting
Remarks made by H.B. Zachry, chairman of the board of San Antonio Fair, Inc. just before the closing of HemisFair '68. His remarks focus on financial aspects of the fair, in a 'setting the record straight' manner. He emphasises that all San Antonio Fair Inc. bills will be paid and that there would be no costs to taxpayers. He also talks about the income and jobs generated by the fair for the city of San Antonio and future benefits to the city resulting from having hosted the fair.
Date:
October 1968
Creator:
Zachry, Henry Bartell, 1901-1984
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM Exhibit
Photograph of people standing and seated on benches outside the IBM Lakeside Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A monorail track with a stationary train is above the patio, extending from the IBM building. Additional information is printed on the back.
Date:
October 1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM Exhibit
Nighttime photograph of people standing and seated on benches outside the IBM Lakeside Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A monorail track with a stationary train is above the patio, extending from the IBM building. The Tower of the Americas is visible in the background at right.
Date:
1968-10?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History