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Back Cover, Astros Baseball Program
Astros baseball program congratulating Astroworld on their opening.
"Astroworld: the Wonderful World of Fun"
Full page advertisment for Astroworld, just across from Astrodome, in Astros baseball program.
'It Was 20 Years Ago Today: AstroWorld Marks Birthday," Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle Lifestyle &Entertainment article about 20th Anniversary of Astroworld, featuring a picture of "brightly dressed attendants" at the park opening in 1968. Wednesday, June 1, 1998.
"For Astroworld, the Ride is Over," Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle article announcing closing of Astroworld due to low attendence and rising land price.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
B&W unidentified group wearing all-white western wear, standing on the steps in front of the Crystal Palace attraction
"1974 Astroworld Park Map"
Guide to attractions, rides, entrances/exits, stores and restaurants
Photograph, Astroworld Designer
Randall Duell - Astroworld designer, seated and holding an illustration.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Harper Joff (center) with unidentified male and female next to an odd musical contraption.
Illustration of Astroworld's Americana Square
Painted illustration of Americana Square in Astroworld, complete with stores, a horse drawn carriage, and well-dressed attendees.
Illustration of Astroworld's Children's World
Illustration of Children's World in Astroworld, with carousel in center, and rides to the side.
Photograph, Astroworld Model
Close-up photograph of the Model Astroworld entrance and Americana Square.
Photograph, Astroworld Model
Close-up photograph of the Astroworld model, featuring rides and car track.
Photograph, Astroworld Model Spin-out Car Ride, Astrowheel, Astros Go-Go, and Arcade
Close-up B&W photograph of the Astroworld model Spin-out Car Ride, Astrowheel, Astros Go-Go, and Arcade.
Photograph, Astroworld Model of Lost World Ride, Scrambler, Skyway, and Fiesta Plaza
Close-up B&W photograph of the Astroworld model Lost World Ride, Scrambler, Skyway and Fiesta Plaza.
Photograph, Family on the Alpine Sleigh
Sleighing at Astroworld - family on the Alpine Sleigh, one of the most popular rides.
Cover, Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine
Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine May 26, 1968 - Judge Roy Hofheinz surrounded by his family at Astroworld.
Photograph, Hofheinz Family
Judge Roy Hofheinz at podium with his family seated behind, at the entrance to Astroworld.
Photograph, Double-decker Bus and Passengers
Astroworld double-decker bus filled with beauty contestants
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld under Construction
Aerial picture of Astroworld under construction, Astroneedle in center.
Photograph, Le Taxi Ride
Red and Green cars on the track from the Le Taxi ride, Sleigh ride Mountain in the background.
Photograph, Professor Nimblefingers Traveling Puppet Show
Group of families standing and watching Professor Nimblefingers Traveling Puppet Show
Photograph, Professor Nimblefingers Traveling Puppet Show
Three children watching Professor Nimblefingers Traveling Puppet Show up close.
Photograph, Giant Cowboy Boot Slide
Attendees at Astroworld crossing a small wooden bridge with giant Cowboy Boot Slide in the background.
Photograph, Giant Cowboy Boot Slide
Giant Cowboy Boot Slide, with spiral staircase at back leading to top of the slide.
Photograph, Nickelodeon Attraction
Front of the Nickelodeon Attraction, advertising Laurel and Hardy in "Two Tars"
Photographs, Dance Troupe at the Crystal Palace
Male and female song and dance troupe on the stage at The Crystal Palace, all wearing white and yellow, except the female performer in the center, who is wearing a pink fringe dress.
Photograph, Log Flume Ride
Family on the Log Flume Ride at Astroworld
Photograph, Log Flume Ride
Family just having come down the water slide on the Log Flume Ride at Astroworld.
Photograph, Wooden Riverboat
Wooden riverboat with a bamboo style roof, full of passengers
Photograph, Clown Show
Clown show under tented stage: well-dressed man holding a plastic fish talking into microphone, while sad-looking clown sits on yellow box.
Photograph, Clown Show
Clown show under tented stage surrounded by families.
Photograph, Clown
Close up clown in bright green wig, wearing a yellow and green costume.
Photograph, Performers Dressed as Firefighter
Group of unidentified men dressed as firefighters. Little person "firefighter" leaning on his axe.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Americana Square
Americana Square Astroworld from the air.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
Americana Square Astroworld from the air. Large group of people in the center.
Photograph, Astroworld Mod Ville
Astroworld Mod Ville arrowheel ride the air.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
Aerial shot from entrance of Astroworld, overlooking the roadway and the car park around the Astrodome.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld May Pole
Aerial shot of Astroworld ride May Pole.
Photograph, Astroworld Bumper Boat Ride
A crowded Astroworld Bumper Boat ride.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld Ride Black Dragon
Aerial shot of Astroworld ride The Black Dragon
Photograph, Luci Baines and Lynda Bird Johnson on the River of No Return Ride
President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughters, Lynda Bird Johnson (middle) and Luci Baines Johnson (sunglasses) being looked over by a dragon while on the River of No Return ride.
Photograph, Luci Baines and Lynda Bird Johnson on the River of No Return Ride
President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughters, Lynda Bird Johnson (middle) and Luci Baines Johnson (sunglasses) passing a large Mayan Chief Figure on the River of No Return ride.
Photograph, Astroworld Steam Engine Locomotive
Close shot of Steam Engine Locomotive.
Photograph, Astroworld Steam Engine Locomotive
Aerial shot Steam Engine Locomotive pulling 4 carriages along the rail running the circumference of Astroworld to the different sections.
Business Card, Buddy O'Neil
Buddy O'Neil - Director of Maintenance/Development Astroworld, Business Card.
Brass Motor Hotels Plaque
A. Carroll Brodnax A.I.A. Associates Astroworld model by Ed Henderson Productions
Promotional Photograph, "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"
Promo shot for musical group "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"
Photographs, "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"
Musical group "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" performing at Astroworld
Photograph, Astroworld Performance
Musical group performing on an open air stage built in center of large pond. A sparse crowd looking on from the other side.
Photograph, Astroworld Performance
Musical group performing on an open air stage built in center of large pond. A sparse crowd looking on from the other side.
Photograph, Barrel of Fun Ride
Line leading up a spiral staircase for Barrel of Fun ride.
Photograph, Barrel of Fun Ride
Line at top of Barrel of Fun ride, under a circular roof.
Photograph, Houston Chronicle Attraction
Child overlooking Houston Chronicle's Souvenir Front Page "printed while you wait" attraction.
Photograph, Hats in Souvenir Store
Many of the types of hats for sale on counter and shelving in souvenir store.
Photograph, Family in Souvenir Store
Family making a purchase at souvenir store, sunglasses stand on counter
Photograph, Children in Souvenir Store
Children in souvenir store, youngest one holding onto a bright yellow toy dog poddle,larger one wearing a gold medallion
Photograph, Astrowheel Ride
Aerial shot from one of the pods on the Astrowheel ride;"Box" attraction in background
"Take a Ride Back in Time," Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle article on finding, repair and return to Ed Henderson of the Astroworld model. Thursday July 7, 2011.
Photograph, Astroworld Entrance
Planting of shrubs on the entry way to Astroworld, large colored globe central.
Photograph, Log Flume Ride
Family just having come down the water slide on the Log Flume Ride at Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Performance
Aerial shot of musical group performing on open air stage in center of pond.
Photograph, Astroworld Ice Cream Parlor
Line at the Carnation-sponsered Ice Cream Parlor, with 2 servers behind the counter.
Photograph, Astroworld Entrance
Family overlooking the large Globe at the entry way to Astroworld, withAstrowheel ride in background.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Distance shot of the Alpine Sleigh ride, with mountain in background, and pine tree in foreground.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Alpine Sleigh ride, with central shot mountain in background, and the track running between the pine trees in foreground.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Unidentified well-dressed male looking closely at a Tropical Plant.
Photograph, Astroworld Race Track Ride
Fixed Race Track ride, with Astrowheel in background.
Photograph, Astroworld Le Taxi Ride
Red and Green cars on fixed track from the Le Taxi ride, Sleigh Ride Mountain in the background.
Photograph, Astroworld Saloon Bar
View through swing doors of Saloon Bar, with tall bar stools in front, and a wall filled with various bottles of alcohol.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Marching band parade, with cheerleaders in front waving pom-poms.
Photograph, Astroworld Shooting Range Attraction
Shooting Range Attraction, with a Cowboy Camp Ground theme.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Members of marching band, in front of Marvel Big Top, with a small boy holding balloons to the side.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Marching band parade,with vintage car at side, and multiple flags in background.
Photograph, Astroworld Model of Steam Engine Locomotive
Steam Engine Locomotive arriving at a crowded Astroworld "Western Junction" station.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascots
Astroworld Mascots - Quiz Pig and Chiquito
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Young male wearing glasses, on life-sized model horse in "Western Junction"
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Blacksmith wearing a Cowboy hat forging a Horse Shoe in "Western Junction," with a female looking on.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Attendees at Astroworld with Sleigh ride Mountain in the background.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Marching band parade, with cheerleaders waving pom-poms, and a batton twirler leading.
Photograph, Astroworld Sleigh Ride Mountain Ride
Two fully occupied sledges on the fixed track of the Sleigh Ride Mountain ride.
Photograph, Astroworld Flags
Texas state flag, Astroworld flag, and American flag flying high in front of Astrowheel ride.
Photograph, Astroworld "Western Junction" Station
Passengers boarding the carriages of the Steam Locomotive at "Western Junction" station.
Photograph, Astroworld "Western Junction" Station
Passengers aboard the carriages of the Steam Locomotive at "Western Junction" station.
Photograph, Maypole Ride
Multiple adults and children on a Maypole Ride.
Photograph, Astrowheel Ride
Astrowheel ride in motion at night, with lights on each arm shining.
Photograph, Astrowheel Ride
Astrowheel ride in motion at night, with lights on each arm shinning.