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"Hofheinz Estate Auction Offers a Spectrum," Houston Chronicle
2nd page of clipping
"For Astroworld, the Ride is Over," Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle article announcing closing of Astroworld due to low attendence and rising land price.
"Evans Wrote It Last January," Houston Chronicle
Pictures of the site for Astroworld with the Astroneedle construct already built, and owner Roy Hofheinz.
"Dr. Billy Graham's Crusade"
Page 1 only
"Come... Come... Come to the Fair"
Magazine article "Come... Come... Come to the Fair," Astroworld's lastest addition - Country Fair, Circa 1880 - 1910.
"Behind the Scenes at Astroworld"
Magazine article "Behind the scenes at Astroworld," featuring various workers designing, creating and servicing equipement.
"Banquet New Names"
List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
"Auction: Featuring the Incomporable Collection of the Late Judge Roy Hofheinz Together with Fine Additions of Comparable Importance"
Notice for third Hofheinz auction
"Astroworld's Future Fantasies"
Magazine article "Astroworld's Future Fantasies," featuring drawn representations of animal mascots, and future plans for attraction.
"Astroworld: the Wonderful World of Fun"
Full page advertisment for Astroworld, just across from Astrodome, in Astros baseball program.
"Astroworld Park Takes Shape"
Aerial picture of Astroworld under construction, with Astrodome in background.
"Astrosports"
Astrosports newspaper mid-season special edition, Volume 8, Number 3
"Astros' Watson Honored by NL," The Houston Post [page 1 of 40 scrapbook pages]
Bob Watson Survive to Win Archive Photo: Part 11 of 14
"360 Suicide Spiral Jump"
Article on the 360 degree suicide spiral jump performed at the Astrodome (pgs. 8-9).
