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Overview of Downtown and HemisFair

A black-and-white photograph of an artistic illustration of downtown San Antonio during HemisFair '68. Prominent buildings of the fair visible include the Tower of the Americas, the Convention Center and Arena, the United States Confluence Theater, and amusement rides. Fireworks and search lights are lighting up the night sky. The San Antonio landmark, the Alamo, is illustrated in the lower left-hand corner.
Date: 1968?
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

Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photo of a model of the Institute of Texan Cultures, with a fountain in front of the building, multi-colored people, and a group of international flags at left. Printed text on the back: "Institute of Texan Cultures. In a main display area the size of four football fields, visitors to the Texas State Pavilion will view an exciting dramatization of the cultural history and future of this incredibly diverse state."
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
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

Mexican folk dancers

Photograph of two men and two women dancing indoors in front of several spectators. The men are wearing Mexican charro-style attire, and the women are wearing traditional Mexican folklorico dresses.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Model of the Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Postcard featuring a photograph of a model of the Spain Pavilion, advertising HemisFair '68. Printed on back: "Shown is the architect's model of Las Plazas del Mundo (Plazas of the World), HemisFair's international area, where more than thirty foreign governments will have exhibits."
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
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

Model of the Institute of Texan Cultures

Postcard with an image of an architectural model of the Institute of Texan Cultures building, advertising HemisFair '68. It includes printed text on the back about the exhibit.
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

O’Gorman Mural- Theater of performing arts- Convention Center

Photograph of a family standing on the stairs outside the Convention Theater. The focus of the top half of the picture is of the mural “Confluence of Civilization in the Americas” by Juan O’Gorman This 110-by-22-foot mosaic glass mural is located over the western entrance to the Convention Theater.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Overview of Downtown and HemisFair

Artistic illustration of downtown San Antonio during HemisFair '68, including prominent buildings of the fair: the Tower of the Americas, the Convention Center and Arena, the United States Confluence Theater, and amusement rides. Fireworks and search lights are lighting up the night sky. The San Antonio landmark, the Alamo, is illustrated in the lower right-hand corner.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair hosts and hostesses

Photograph of a group of HemisFair '68 hosts and hostesses, posing in a line on a balcony or landing with decorative metalwork. Each is wearing a different fair uniform: two of the men are wearing a sportcoat and tie and the tallest man in the center of the group is wearing a safari jacket and western hat; the two women are wearing uniform dresses with hats as accessories. A single Skyride gondola is visible in the backround.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hemisfair Overview

Photograph of a 3-dimensional graphic illustration of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds, set against a backdrop of the downtown San Antonio skyline and, in the far distance, hills of the Texas Hill Country. The fair's buildings and attractions fan out from the Tower of the Americas in the center.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair's fun! Sticker

Bumper sticker that reads, HemisFair's Fun! San Antonio World's Fair.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair hosts

Photograph of five male employees dressed in uniforms, posing in a group on a patio at HemisFair '68. The United States Pavilion and a single Swiss Skyride gondola are visible in the background.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The HemisFair Mini-Monorail

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an artistic drawing of people riding the "Monorail" in both directions with the Tower of the Americas in the background at left. From the monorail, visitors could have a "bird's eye view" of the pavilions, the fair, the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio.
Date: 1965
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair second annual dinner meeting

Photograph taken at the HemisFair second annual dinner meeting held February 18, 1964 at the St. Anthony Hotel. William Sinkin is speaking to the dinner guests from a podium.
Date: February 18, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair hostesses

Photograph of three hostesses posing in uniform around a table with four chairs on a balcony at HemisFair '68. Two of the hostesses are wearing patterned dresses with hats as accessories, standing to the left and behind the table. The hostess sitting on the right side of the table is wearing a white outfit with a striped apron. In the background the United States Pavilion and several Swiss Skyride gondolas are visible.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair model

Photograph of a man and woman looking at a three-dimensional model of HemisFair '68, partially visible in the front of the image. The woman is pointing at a house-like building.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

HemisFair overview

Photograph of an artistic bird's-eye view illustration of a section of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds. In the center of the illustration is an outdoor amphitheater.
Date: 1968?
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

Water-ski show at HemisFair '68

Black and white photograph of performers at the HemisFair '68 water-ski show which took place in the 3-acre lake at Fiesta Island. The show was sponsored by Mercury Outboard. Professional water skiers jumped off of ski ramps. In this photograph the performers are shown in mid-air.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Woman, baby, and the Tower of the Americas

1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

William Cameron Fountain

1 photograph : positive, col. ; 3 x 4 cm.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Young boy hitting a piñata at HemisFair '68

1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History