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About Las Colinas
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dallas businessman Ben H. Carpenter undertook the task of converting his family ranch into a world-class residential and business development called “Las Colinas.”
To reflect the state’s natural, untamed past, Carpenter commissioned a larger-than-life sculpture of a group of wild mustangs running across a stream. He planned to display the work in the center of a large, pink-granite plaza, where it would serve as the focal point of the new development.
In 1976, Carpenter approached African wildlife artist Robert Glen to bring his vision to reality. Glen spent a year researching and studying the history of the mustangs to better understand his subject. He discovered that mustangs in the United States today showed elements of crossbreeding, but in southern Spain he found a line of horse with the same pure bloodlines as the horses that the Spanish brought to America centuries ago. He used these horses as the models for his sculpture.
Working from his studio in Nairobi, Kenya, Glen made small scale models of mustangs in various poses to help him work out the design of the sculpture. He then made half life-sized models of the horses. For the next step in the process, Glen made fiberglass molds of these models and shipped them to a foundry in England.
The foundry used the molds for scaling and measurement in creating 1½ times life-size foam models. The artist then added layers of plasticine to the surface of the foam models to sculpt the fine details of the mustangs’ bodies. He coated the soft plasticine with layers of resin to harden it so it could withstand the rigors of the mold-making process.
After an elaborate course of creating positive and negative molds, the foundry completed the bronze casting in November 1981. Visit the Mustang Museum for a detailed explanation of the complex method of crafting the figures.
The mustangs were shipped by air from England to Irving, Texas, and after the intricate procedure of mounting the figures, the Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture was dedicated on Sept. 25, 1984.https://www.irvingarchivesandmuseum.com/mustangs-of-las-colinas
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Irving Texas, we're your neighbors
About Irving Texas
According to: https://www.cityofirving.org/3276/About-Irving
Irving, Texas, is centrally situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, and it is home to more than a quarter-million residents. The city’s rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents. In fact, Irving lays claim to the one of the most diverse ZIP code in the United States - 75038.
Irving offers the world-class Irving Arts Center that hosts live theater, ballet and symphony performances, as well as national and local visual exhibits. The Toyota Music Factory offers an 8,000-seat music hall that includes a 4,000-seat amphitheater and numerous dining and retail opportunities. The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas features nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space and is served by the a 350-room Westin Convention Center Hotel.
Irving’s state-of-the-art transportation options include two large airports, light and heavy rail, and a number of major highways, providing easy access to North Texas and beyond.
While Irving is in the center of a large metropolitan area, its beautiful green spaces — including exceptional golf courses and more than 80 parks on 1,873 park acres — beg outdoor activity. Irving’s Campion Trail offers 13 miles of walkable, bikeable trail. Irving is the first city to share a major connection along the Trinity Trail System, a regional network that will ultimately span 250 miles and connect 16 counties across North Texas. The City of Irving also is home to six full-time recreation centers that offer a variety of indoor sports and children’s programs, four aquatic centers and a dog park. Multiple outdoor sporting venues are offered as well.
Of Irving’s 67.9 square miles of land area, more than 23-square miles are dedicated to master-planned developments and districts. These well-designed developments include the Heritage Crossing District, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch and multiple retail centers. Irving has more than 100 shopping centers and more than 500 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Irving also boasts three fully-accredited institutions of higher learning: DeVry Institute of Technology, Dallas College North Lake Campus and the University of Dallas.
About Coppell Texas
Why P1 Collision loves Coppell Texas, we're your neighbors
Although Coppell is thought of as a relatively young city (incorporated in 1955), its roots can be traced back to the early 1880s.
"Grapevine Springs"
In 1832, the farming community of "Grapevine Springs" was organized in the vicinity of the present-day Grapevine Springs Park. The springs area was utilized as campgrounds and was reportedly the location where Sam Houston signed a treaty with the local Indians. Settlers began moving to the area in the 1840s. Most of north central Texas settlers were of German or French descent. By 1846, Dallas County was organized and by 1856, the city of Dallas was founded.
"Gibbs" & "Coppell"
By 1887, the community became known as "Gibbs" in honor of former Texas Senator and Lieutenant Governor Barnett Gibbs. The community changed its name again in 1890 - this time to "Coppell," probably after George Coppell, who was a prominent New York businessman closely associated with many railroads. So influential was the railroad in those days that the name of the train stop became the name of the town, and in 1892, Gibbs officially changed the name of its post office and town to Coppell.
Transportation
Transportation has played a key role in the history of the City. The Cotton Belt Railroad (part of the St. Louis and Southwestern Texas Railroad) established the "Gibbs Station" in the community in 1889, providing needed transportation for the area's many farms. The railroad was the major form of transportation into the community until the 1920s, when paved roads and automobiles became more prevalent in the area. It was not until the 1960s that the then-new Interstate Highway system extended regional access near, but not through Coppell.
Cemetery
Established in 1853, by the James Parrish family, Bethel Cemetery is located at Christi Lane and Moore Road. It is the home for graves of early Texas pioneers, one Revolutionary War veteran, veterans of the Civil War, some Indians, and several black slaves. Originally known as Sands Cemetery, the original five-acre parcel was once the site of 200 grave markers, now it only has two markers on about one-half acre of land. A deed from North Lake Woodlands developers and a historical marker now protect the cemetery.
Stores & Businesses
In 1893, Coppell had four stores, a lumber yard, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, and school. In 1908, a second school building was built alongside the original, just west of old downtown Coppell. In 1909, a newspaper, The Coppell Informer, served Coppell. In 1911, the community and Dallas County built a public well and watering trough in the center of town.
Schools
In 1928, the community's three schools - Bethel, Coppell, and Gentry - consolidated into one Coppell school. By the 1930s Coppell had a population of slightly over 400, almost entirely farmers and their families.
Airport
One of Coppell's selling points is its close proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Part of Dallas-Fort Worth's property is located within Coppell's city limits. At the time it opened in 1974, Dallas-Fort Worth was the world's largest airport sitting on approximately 18,000 acres. Since its opening, Dallas-Fort Worth has grown to be one of the world's busiest international airports, with more than 60 million passengers passing through the gates annually.
Learn More
We would like to thank the Coppell Historical Society for providing the above information. To learn more about the early history of Coppell and view the photo archive, please visit the Coppell Historical Society website or contact the Coppell Historical Society at:
P.O. Box 1871
Coppell, Texas 75019
Learn more about Coppell at :
https://www.coppelltx.gov/610/History-of-Coppell