Close-up photograph of a crowd of people, including children and adults, at an amusement park concessions area with themed signs visible at left. Popular cola signs can be seen toward the background, above the crowd as well as a portion of a Ferris wheel.
Photograph of people getting on or off a water ride at an amusement park. The wait line wooden shelter is constructed like a multi-level deck with wooden hand railing and a roof made out of grass like material making the structure resemble a tiki hut. Several groups of people are getting on round wooden looking boats that may hold several people.
Photograph of several groups of people in an area of an amusement park, walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing that protects them from the gondola sky ride area that is partially visible behind them on the left side of the picture.
Photograph of several groups of people in an area of an amusement park, walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing that protects them from the gondola sky ride area that is partially visible on the left side of the picture. There are vines along the right side of the fence and yellow flowers lining the left side of the paved walkway as well as a grouping of wooden benches in the background, to the right.
Photograph of several groups of people walking through a wire fenced tunnel, covered with vines on the left side. This passageway protects the patrons from the gondola sky ride area, visible on the right side of the image, including several red-and-white gondolas.
Photograph of people walking near an amusement park exhibit labeled "La Salle's Adventure," which includes a jungle-type fortress in the left side of the walkway. A sky ride gondola is also visible in the background close to the top of the image. One person on the walkway appears to be wearing a gondolier costume.
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.
Photograph of several small groups of people walking through a paved garden area of a theme park, including beds of flowers, shrubs, trees, and a flag pole to the left and back. There is a white and orange fabric structured pyramid in the center that towers over the walkway starting just above the gardens flower bed walls. There are benches, a newspaper vending machine, and a trash can on the left side of the walkway, as well as decorative poles around the edges.
Photograph of several groups of people walking through a tunnel made out of wire fencing in an area of an amusement park. The right side of the fence has vines providing shade along the paved path while on the left side there are trees and shrubs several feet away. A man and small boy are next to a small wooden fenced area housing trash cans at the left side of the image.
Photograph of a walkway overlooking a rock cave tunnel covered in greenery where some visitors are on a boat that may be part of a park adventure ride. In the lower right hand of the picture you can see wooden railing and a wooden pole that seems to be holding up a thatched roof. A partial view of a dock can be seen on the lower left hand of the image.
Photograph of a walkthrough area of an amusement park with various buildings and street amusements around walkways bordering roped-off green spaces. A crowd of people are gathered around a clown on stilts, at left, while others are passing by or going into an assortment of shops and eateries visible in the background, at right.
Photograph of a paved walkway bordered with low, orange brick walls at an amusement park. At left, the landscaping includes tall plants and trees; toward the right, there is a tree ringed by yellow flowers in front of a one-story building with a Spanish-style tile roof.
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.
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.
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.
Photograph of people walking at an amusement park, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. A portion of a park ride is visible in the background.
Photograph of people at the State Fair of Texas, in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. In the foreground, a boy is eating cotton candy, and in the background a Ferris wheel and a portion of the Cotton Bowl stadium are visible.
Photograph of people walking at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68. In the background there are four aerial cable cars, a Ferris wheel, and the Cotton Bowl stadium.
Photograph of white structural supports for a roller coaster, with several dips visible. Several cars are parked perpendicular next to the roller coaster on a stretch of pavement. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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