To serve as a powerful conduit of philanthropy to elevate San Antonio by ensuring exceptional quality and longevity of the Hemisfair public spaces and their amenities for generations.
The vision for the redevelopment of Hemisfair is to create a series of beloved urban parks embraced by a vibrant and walkable neighborhood. Hemisfair will be a functional urban destination that improves the quality of life for San Antonians, and is celebrated by the community and visitors alike.
Each week leading up to our 50th Anniversary, we’re bringing you stories from the community about the history of Hemisfair. This week’s post focuses on a memory shared by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett. “After learning about world’s fairs in Brussels, London, New York and Seattle, Libby and I were excited to attend our first, genuine…
Each week leading up to our 50th Anniversary, we’re bringing you stories from the community about the history of Hemisfair. This week’s memory focuses on “Germantown” the neighborhood that existed before HemisFair ’68. This story comes courtesy of the San Antonio Conservation Society, where you can learn more about Hemisfair and other historic sites around…
Each week leading up to our 50th Anniversary, we’re bringing you stories from the community about the history of Hemisfair. William R “Bill” Sinkin was instrumental in bringing HemisFair ’68 to life. He was also a staunch proponent of civil rights and a strong environmentalist, leading him to create Build San Antonio Green and Solar…
