San Antonio Fair, Inc. (San Antonio, Tex.)

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HemisFair '68 was the only world's fair in 1968 sanctioned by the Paris-based Bureau of International Expositions, and the first world's fair ever to be held in Texas. In December of 1962, the San Antonio Fair, Inc. incorporated and formally began planning, lobbying, fund raising for HemisFair '68. The fair, held in downtown San Antonio, Texas, was open for six months from April 6, 1968 to October 6, 1968. Attendance at HemisFair '68 was estimated at 6.4 million people. Approximately twenty governments and ten corporations participated and sponsored educational and entertainment pavilions for the fair focused on the theme "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas." Hosting and constructing HemisFair '68 had a broad impact on San Antonio, including fostering urban renewal in the downtown area, retail development along the River Walk, and expansion of the local tourism industry.

From the description of San Antonio Fair, Inc. records, 1963-1995 (bulk 1964-1968). (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 39912584

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creatorOf San Antonio Fair, Inc. (San Antonio, Tex.). San Antonio Fair, Inc. records, 1963-1995 (bulk 1964-1968). University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)
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Relation Name
associatedWith Dingwall, Ewen C., 1913-1996. person
associatedWith Gaines, James M. person
associatedWith Gonzalez, Henry B. 1916- person
associatedWith Harris, Jerome K. person
associatedWith HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex.) corporateBody
associatedWith Manupelli, Frank. person
associatedWith San Antonio Fair, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Simkin, William 1913- person
associatedWith Steves, Marshall T. person
associatedWith White, John. person
associatedWith Zachry, Henry Bartell, 1901-1984. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Texas--San Antonio
San Antonio (Tex.)
Subject
Exhibitions
Fairs
Tourism
Urban renewal
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1963

Active 1995

Portuguese,

French,

English,

Spanish; Castilian

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