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Irving Travel Guide
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Irving
is on State Highway 183 and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad, twelve miles west of Dallas in west central Dallas
County. It began as a settlement called Gorbit (Gorbett, Torbit)
and had a post office under that name from 1889 to 1894. In
1894 the name of the settlement and post office was changed
to Kit, and the location was shifted to anticipate the route
of a railroad. The line did not follow the original survey,
and in 1902 Julius Otto Schulze and Otis Brown promoted a
third townsite, called Irving, possibly after Washington Irving,
Mrs. Brown's favorite author. The post office was moved to
Irving in 1904.
In 1894 Irving, then known as Kit, had Christian and Baptist
churches, two gins, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.
In 1909 the Kit and Lively schools, with 125 students, became
the initial units of the Irving district schools. By 1912
the town had a population of 500, new Catholic and Methodist
churches, a bank, a newspaper, and twenty businesses. Irving
was incorporated in 1914. In 1925 the population was 357,
but by the 1930s a steady increase began. The number of residents
more than doubled between 1925 and 1945; businesses exceeded
200. In the 1940s Irving became the center of a consolidated
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Travels & Tours |
| Mustangs
of Las Colinas
The largest equestrian sculpture in the world, these nine
breathtaking, larger-than-life bronze mustangs were created
by African wildlife artist Robert Glen. You can watch a
short film that details the seven years it took him to create
the sculpture while visiting this magnificent site.
Gondola Adventures
Step aboard one of the most beautiful gondolas in the world
for a romantic cruise on the waterways of Las Colinas and
enjoy fine chocolates, soft music, champagne, and gourmet
meals served on crystal, silver, and china. A variety of
cruise options are available, as well as customized cruises
for weddings, themed events, and special occasion parties.
Movie Studios at Las Colinas,
The
The
largest stage complex between Florida and California, this
100,000 plus square foot complex offers tours of its television,
commercial, and major motion picture facilities that include
movie memorabilia, props, and sets. The movies JFK, Problem
Child, and Robocop are just some of the movies that have
been shot here.
Hackberry Creek Country Club
This impressive country club features a championship 18
hole golf course designed by the legendary Byron Nelson,
as well as 12 lighted tennis courts and a family aquatics
center.
Irving Arts Center
Two galleries are featured at this arts complex that showcases
contemporary and traditional works by established and emerging
artists. There is also a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden
on site, as well as three large theatres that present theatre
and concert programs throughout the year.
Irving Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy a variety of beautiful symphony programs including
a holiday pops concert by this critically acclaimed symphony
that is led by Hector Guzman, one of the most respected
conductors of his generation.
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