HemisFair Park, 1968

The 92.5-acre site became the location of the World’s Fair in 1968, combining new construction with existing historic structures. HemisFair, themed the “Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas,” attracted over six million visitors and participation from over 30 nations. The grounds of HemisFair once served as farmlands for the Alamo mission, but by the late 19th century the area had become a thriving community with multiple streets and building blocks. The City retained 24 historic structures within the HemisFair plan. The 622-foot Tower of the Americas includes a restaurant and observation deck. Today the Institute of Texan Cultures, the Mexican Cultural Institute, and the Convention Center Complex are among the facilities maintained here.

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Photo by Harvey Kohnitz. 95.262, San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library
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HemisFair Park, 1968
600-650 Hemisfair Plaza Way
San Antonio, TX 78205
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