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434 South Alamo Lot No. 211-Eager House

Description: Also known as the Sarah Riddle Eager House, it was built in 1866 as a wedding gift. Three photographs show the house in very poor physical condition. The first photo actually shows a small limestone structure that was built behind the main house and might have served as a kitchen. A fourth photograph is a simple sketch of the outline and dimensions of the house. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68. Some of the 19th and early 20th century buildings in t… more
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Two businesses occupying a building at 214-16 East Commerce

Description: This two-story brick building is occupied by two businesses with entrances on the ground floor. The second story has long arched narrow windows. Both businesses have double door entrances from the sidewalk. The lot no. is 127 followed by a notation "RWFR ENTRANCE." The building is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

314 East Commerce Lot No. 135-St. Joseph

Description: The photographs are different views of the St. Joseph's Society Hall, located on 314 East Commerce and the lot number is 135. The first is the front view of the hall, a large 2 story structure with 2 trees placed at each corner. The second photo shows the side of the building for parking and a sign indicates parking is for members only. The other photos show the building and street area from different angles. The hall is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Store at 440 E. Commerce -- Lot no.334

Description: The one-story building with a front porch appears to be a commercial establishment. Based on the style of the building it was likely a home at one time and has been converted to a small business. Several cars are parked along the side of the building and 2 in front. There is a large Coca-Cola sign painted on the building adjacent to lot 334. The building is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Large 2 story school house at 200 Lafitte -- Lot 351

Description: These photographs are of a two-story stone schoolhouse at 200 Lafitte, San Antonio. The first two photos show the front and the back of the school. Two more photos show children playing on the playground located at the back of the school. The school is surrounded by a chainlink fence and occupies a corner lot. The school is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

140 North Lot No. 163-multi-family dwelling

Description: Two black and white photographs of a house at 140 North Street, San Antonio. It is a large two story Victorian-style home with balconies on both levels supported by slender columns. The second photograph shows one side of the house with large windows on both floors. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68. Some of the houses were preserved and others were demolished to make way for the fair.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

154 North Lot No.170-multi-family dwelling

Description: 2 photographs of a house at 154 North Street, San Antonio. It is a single story ranch-style house with a covered porch or patio area. There is a telephone booth fixed to one side of the house. Two cars are parked next to the house. It is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

301 North Lot No. 329-Garcia’s Tire Shop

Description: A photograph of Garcia's Tire Shop, located on the street corner at 301 North Street, San Antonio. The front of the store has hubcaps hanging from the wall, poles, and from an awning. Several tires are scattered on the ground. One side of the store is shown in the photograph, with the store name painted on the wall. Most of the rest of that wall is covered by a large advertisement. The shop is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

301 North Lot No. 312- Garcia’s Tire Shop close-up

Description: There are 3 views of the tire store. The top photograph shows the front of the store with hubcaps, inner tubes and tires displayed. Two signs include the words "selling out". The back view of the shop also shows discarded tires and inner tubes. The third photograph shows the store from the side. Two large signs take up most of the wall space. One says "Drink hippo size beverages" and the other says "Garcia's Tire Shop, selling out tires". The store is located in an area that was redeveloped be… more
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

302-300 North Lot No. 310-businesses

Description: One black and white photograph of small business buildings at 300-302 North Street, San Antonio. The business at 302 is a body shop. The small flat-roofed building next to it cannot be identified but the words "North Street" are displayed in the window. A car is parked in front of this building. The buildings are located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Market on 331 North--Balderas Food Mkt

Description: This one story local market was on 331 North St. The sign above the entrance gives the name of the market, Balderas Food Mkt. A phone booth occupied part of the covered entrance. The market is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Home at 415 North -- Lot 305

Description: Photograph of a home built in the Greek-Revival style. The entrance to the home has a large porch with 6 Corinthian columns, 4 define the entrance. Four steps lead up to the porch. A small front yard has 2 large shrubs. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair ’68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

225 Lafitte Lot No. 340-multi-family dwelling

Description: Black and white photograph of a house at 225 Lafitte, San Antonio. It is a large two story house with balconies on both levels at the front of the house. The balconies are supported by thick square columns and have wooden railings. The upper floor has four large windows and there is also an attic window. Four steps lead up to the front door. There is a large bush in the front yard. The house is located in an area that was redeveloped because of HemisFair '68.
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

105 Wyoming Lot No. 307-single family dwelling

Description: Three black and white photographs of the house on 105 Wyoming Street, San Antonio. The top photograph shows the house from the front, right-hand side. The second photograph shows the house from the left-hand side. The third photograph also shows the house from the left-hand side, but is a more distant view of it. The house is a one story house with a front porch. It has a single pointed metal roof that extends over the front porch, and extends more gradual and further towards the back. The… more
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

300 South Alamo Lot No. 198-18 Hotel

Description: A black and white photograph of the 18 Hotel on 300 South Alamo Street, San Antonio. The hotel sits on a corner and seems to be connected to two buildings on both sides, though the central corner section appears to be a different color than that of the two wings. The central section of the building is three-stories tall, and has "18 Hotel" painted in a verticle fashion on one of its sides. The wing to the left is part of the 18 Hotel, and it is four-stories tall, just slightly taller than th… more
Date: 196X
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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