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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
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Amusement rides
Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, standing next to the chain link fences that surround the rides and also on various amusement rides behind them. A portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. 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
Arena Construction
Image of the Arena construction site at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
[1966..1968]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Photograph
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
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
Carlos Merida at work on the design of a mosaic glass tile
Photograph of famed Guatemalan artist Carlos Merida in his Mexico City studio drawing a detailed section of artwork that will become a mosaic. An artwork is hanging on the all behind him and a decorative pot is visible on the floor to the right. Printed text below image: "Artist At Work - Famed Guatemalan Artist Carlos Merida is at work in his Mexico City studio on the design of the spectacular mosaic glass tile that will grace part of a wall in the Exhibit Hall of San Antonio's new $10 1/2 million civic center. The three-building complex will be an important part of HemisFair 1968, opening in San Antonio April 6, 1968."
Date:
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
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
Construction Site
Image of construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
June 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Construction Site
Image of construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
June 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Enter mural : Juan O'Gorman creating a spectacular mural for HemisFair 1968
Photograph of artist Juan O'Gorman, builder of many of the great murals in Mexico City, working at a drafting table on a long paper containing the designs for a mural to go above the entrance of the Fine Arts Theater at HemisFair '68.
Date:
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
General Electric Construction Site
Image of General Electric construction site for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date:
June 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
HemisFair Urban Renewal Area
Image of house in the HemisFair Urban Renewal area.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair Urban Renewal Area
Image of two-story building in the HemisFair Urban Renewal area.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair Urban Renewal Area
Image of buildings in the HemisFair Urban Renewal area.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History