Architecture in San Antonio
Modern and contemporary landmarks worth pausing for, from skyscrapers to bridges.
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1.Tower of the Americas
The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot (229-meter) observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district in the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. Originally known as 'HemisFair Tower', it was ultimately named 'the Tower of the Americas' as a result of a name-the-tower contest created by the executive committee. Sixty-eight people submitted the name by which the tower is now known.
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2.Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge is a wildlife crossing over Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio's Phil Hardberger Park that opened in December 2020. The project cost $23 million and is designed for both wildlife and pedestrians.
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