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Sculpture Garden

Description: Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph labeled "Sculpture Garden" of several modern outdoor sculptures, near the Pavilion of the United States (left), the United States Confluence Theatre (in the background at right), and the top portion of the Tower of the Americas. Description printed on back: "Tower of the Americas. HemisFair's 622-foot theme structure, is the tallest observation tower in the Western Hemisphere. View from the observation decks or revolving restaurant a… more
Date: 1967
Creator: Plastichrome of Texas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.418363 -98.486846

Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and William Sinkin

Description: Photograph of Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota being presented an Ambassador certificate for HemisFair by William Sinkin. Standing next to Hubert Humphrey is his wife, Muriel. There are other unidentified men standing in the background. Sinkin served as President of the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fair, Inc. from April 1963 - November 1964.
Date: 1964?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Sidewalk troubadors

Description: An artistic illustration of three performers playing guitars standing on a stage designed like a wheeled cart. The performers are dressed in traditional Latin American clothing. Strolling mariachis and other performers entertained HemisFair '68 visitors as they waited to enter pavilions and exhibits.
Date: 1968?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Skull Island

Description: Photograph of two people walking up to the entrance of an amusement area, which has four wooden decorative pillar posts with a metal roof and a long rectangular sign made of bamboo mat with the name "Skull Island." There is a curved, white brick garden wall to the left entrance and a blue-and-white trash bin to the right, as well as trees surrounding the area.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Sky Diver - an amusement ride

Description: Image taken at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, of people standing in line to ride the Sky Diver - an amusement ride. A portion of the front facade of the Cotton Bowl stadium is visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Skyride

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Small family dwelling at 405 Goliad

Description: This small one-story home was located at 405 Goliad, lot no. 405. The front porch extends the length of the home and a chain-link fence with a gate edges the sidewalk. There are trees on each side of the house and a car is parked on the street in front. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Small home at 319 North

Description: Photograph of a one story wooden home with a covered front porch and a tin roof, popular in Texas. There are some small trees around the house and at the property's edge, a picket fence. A sidewalk and curb edge the street. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Small home at 319 North

Description: This small single story home is located on lot 325. A front view of the home shows a wrought iron railing defining the front porch. The home is surrounded by trees. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Small stucco home in San Antonio

Description: This is a small one-story stucco home with two entrances. The second entrance is recessed a few feet creating a small porch. Ivy is growing at the corner of home. A trash can and mop are leaning against the wall. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Soapbox car

Description: Photograph of a young man and two females standing behind a soapbox derby car that pertains to the Exchange Club of Temple, Texas. In front of the car are an award plaque and a small trophy. The building in the background has several General Motors (GM) logos along the wall.
Date: 1968?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

El Sombrero ride at Six Flags Over Texas

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Southwestern Bell and AT&T Pavilion

Description: Artistic illustration of the Southwestern Bell and AT&T Pavilion at HemisFair '68. Inside the pavilion visitors could play games with some of the most advanced telephone equipment that existed at the time. There was also a telephone center. In this illustration the sky is lit up by fireworks, with fair visitors watching excitedly. Cable car gondolas stream past and the Tower of the Americas is included in the picture.
Date: 1968~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph

Spain Pavilion at HemisFair '68

Description: Color image of the Spain Pavilion at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio. The pavilion has a white stucco exterior finish and has two doors with light brown trim that are a distance apart and separated by a square decorative pattern. There are also several potted plants in front of the building.
Date: 1968?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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