Photograph of an unidentified blonde woman wearing a suit, seated on the edge of a table or ledge and holding up a license plate near her face. A world globe with North and South Americas visible is on the table to her right and she is holding the plate over it. The special edition plates were issued to promote the international exposition in San Antonio and have "TEXAS" in small capital letters along the top with "68 HEMISFAIR 68" at the bottom of the plate.
Photograph of female actors in a play at HemisFair '68, including two adult actors standing to the left -- one wearing a tiger-like costume and the other dressed in an oriental-patterned robe. A small group of child actors are kneeling in the background to the right, and some are wearing Oriental-type dresses.
Aerial photograph looking straight down on the HemisFair site before it opened. Visible buildings in the fairgrounds include the roofs of the circular United States Exhibit Pavilion and Confluence Theater (right of center); the Texas Pavilion is in the back middle ground; and the Convention Center, Theater, and Arena buildings (left of center). The top of the Tower of the Americas is visible in the center with the tower itself casting a long shadow toward the left. A San Antonio public housing development is visible across the highway from the Texas Pavilion.
Photograph of downtown San Antonio, Texas with the partially-constructed central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas (without the tophouse) and the HemisFair Arena visible in the background. A highway interchange is visible in the foreground, at the bottom of the image. The Tower of the Americas and the HemisFair Arena were constructed for HemisFair '68.
Aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds, looking north, with downtown San Antonio, Texas behind it. The Tower of the Americas is visible near the center of the image, with the circular HemisFair Arena behind it, slightly left.
Oblique aerial view of the HemisFair '68 site near the completion of construction, including the Tower of the Americas (center-right) which has a crane working on the observation structure at the top. Other buildings in the fairgrounds are visible, including the Arena (center) and the United States Exhibit Pavilion (left foreground), which are both circular buildings. Portions of downtown San Antonio, Texas can be seen in the background.
Photograph from a helicopter of the HemisFair '68 site in San Antonio, Texas, a few weeks from opening day. Prominent structures include the 622 foot high Tower of the Americas (center-right), the United States Confluence Theater and United States Exhibit Pavilion at left foreground, and the Convention Center, Arena, and Theater in mid-ground. Downtown San Antonio buildings are visible behind the fairgrounds.
Aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 site, looking east, with downtown San Antonio visible in the background, to the right. The Tower of the America is in the center of the image; other buildings on the fairgrounds include the 10,500-seat Arena, the Convention Center, and Theater (at right) as well as the circular United States Confluence Theater and Exhibit Pavilion (at left).
Oblique aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 fairgrounds and downtown San Antonio buildings behind it. The Tower of the Americas is visible in the center of the image and the circular HemisFair Arena is visible to the right of the tower's base.
Aerial photograph of the HemisFair '68 site, including the 622-foot Tower of the America in the center; the 10,500-seat Arena, the Convention Center, and Theater to the right; and the circular United States Confluence Theater and Exhibit Pavilion at left. Buildings of downtown San Antonio, Texas are visible in the background.
Aerial view of the HemisFair '68 construction site where a number of prominent buildings are incomplete, including The Tower of the Americas and the HemisFair Arena in the center of the image. Buildings of downtown San Antonio, Texas are visible in the background.
Aerial view of the HemisFair '68 construction site, including partially completed buildings that will be the Institute of Texan Cultures, the Tower of the Americas, and the HemisFair Arena in the center of the image. Buildings of downtown San Antonio, Texas are visible in the background.
Photograph of the Tower of the Americas near the completion of construction. The tophouse has been attached to the top, but is lacking its interior structures. Other buildings and construction for HemisFair '68 are visible in the vicinity of the tower.
Illustration of Agriculture Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The text reads, "Agricultura".
Photograph of a jazz quintet performing on a stage in front of a small group of people who are seated at three small tables. The name of the quintet is "Alamo City Jazz Band". Most of the people visible in the foreground are drinking beer, and a woman is taking a photograph of the people that are sitting at one of the tables.
Photograph of a jazz quintet performing on a stage in front of a small group of people who are seated at three small tables. The name of the quintet is "Alamo City Jazz Band". Most of the people visible in the foreground are drinking beer, and a woman is taking a photograph of the people that are sitting at one of the tables. Chuck Reilley, a local dentist and the bandleader plays trombone and James Carroll Bell is on trumpet, while Randle Tankersley plays the bass saxophone.
Photograph of a woman and a man riding in a small motorized boat in the three-acre lake at Fiesta Island, at HemisFair '68. The man is wearing clown-like face paint, and is holding a sign announcing the next water ski show at 12 o'clock. The free show was sponsored by Mercury Outboard.
Photograph of girls riding bicycles on the street in front of an entrance to HemisFair '68, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Many of the people standing outside of the fair's gates are watching the riders pass by. The central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas is visible in the background.
A close-up profile view of Bob Hope speaking to or entertaining a group of people. Bob Hope was one of the entertainers who performed in the convention center theater at HemisFair '68.
Black and white photograph of show skiers Bonnie and Charlie Porter, posing for a publicity photograph. Charlie Porter is propping up a single water ski on his left side, and Bonnie Porter is propping up a single water ski on her right side. The words "Joe Cash Ramp King" are visible on the skis. Charlie Porter is wearing a dark suit and tie; Bonnier Porter is wearing a one-piece bathing suit and a small tiara.
Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The illustration on the card shows a mustachioed grinning character wearing a sombrero with the word "Bravo" above it.
Special issue of the Lone Star Brewing Company newsletter, focused on HemisFair '68, with information about facilities, attractions, exhibits, and participants. It also contains information regarding the Company's distribution and other updates.
Photograph of a brightly-colored carnival ride called the Calypso, that has both heart shaped windows and curls with vanity lights. The ride is made of round containers that are large enough for 4 people with an umbrella in the center. They revolve independently while going up and down at angles for the length of the ride.
An artistic sketch of people outside of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair. This illustration shows the exterior of the one-story brick building, with abstract sculptures outside.
A colorful conceptual sketch of the interior of the Canadian Pavilion. In the illustration, a kayak is shown on display, and in the lower left corner is a native Canadian dressed in winter clothing. Canada was one of almost thirty countries participating in HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
A model of the Canada Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. Canada was one of more than 20 nations to have pavilions at HemisFair '68. Viewers of this model can peer in and see what is inside the pavilion. There is a display of the flags of the Canadian provinces along with other exhibits.
Photograph of choir members wearing long robes, posing in the shape of a treble clef in a grassy field. Stamped on the back: "D. Neil Darnell. First Baptist Church, 1200 9th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301."
Photograph of an architectural illustration of people outside the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a one-story stone building with two glass doors on either side of the building's name. The entryway is paved and there are planters and vegetation around the building. Printed in the lower-right corner: "HemisFair '68. Information Center. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints."
Photograph of an artistic illustration of people around the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a large, round building with multi-colored flags flying from a taller segment of the building at the back. A waterway is visible in the foreground, along the right side of the building and a lagoon cruise boat is passing alongside the pavilion.
Artistic illustration of people outside the Coca-Cola pavilion at HemisFair '68 as well as a waterway with a lagoon boat at right. The pavilion presented the puppets of Sid and Marty Krofft in a special play called Kaleidoscope in a 500 seat theater.
Photograph of people standing and sitting in an open area outside of the Coca Cola pavilion at HemisFair '68. Two carriages from the Swiss Skyride are passing directly over the area.
Photograph of a graphic illustration of a scene from Sid and Marty Krofft's puppet production, Kaleidoscope. The scene shows a cow dressed as a ballerina jumping over the moon, and several other unusual looking characters. Kaleidoscope was presented in the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68.
Photograph of a three-dimensional model of the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. It is a round building with the Coca-Cola logo in the center of the roof with a raised, semi-circular section behind the left side where there are multi-colored flags flying from the top. There are many trees grouped around the sides of the building.
Image of the Coke Pavilion Kaleidoscope by Sid-Marty Krofft at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.
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