From the monorail to the skyride to the many colorful pavilions, these photos show off San Antonio's historic World's Fair, which just had its 55th anniversary. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX HemisFair WorldsFair Texas TexasHistory
While the World's Fair left enduring landmarks in SA — the Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures and Convention Center, to name a few — many of the event's offerings were packed up when it ended on Oct. 6, 1968.
These vintage photos show what it was like when HemisFair was in full swing. The shots document attractions ranging from the iconic monorail and skyride to tech demonstrations and carnival fun on Fiesta Island. In addition to crowds of regular visitors, celebrities of the time, including Princess Grace of Monaco, Pat Boone, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Glen Campbell and others, appeared at HemisFair.
Night view, United States Pavilion, exterior of Confluence Theater at Hemisfair'68. Image shows sculpture 'Migration' by Bill Bristow at right.
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