IRVING

Population 158,110

Altitude 470

General

Established in 1902 by J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown as site to begin a watermelon farm. In 1906, Schulze and Brown donated much of Irving to the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad for depot and switching yard. Irving has had a growth surge from a population of 2,575 in 1950 to more than 100,000 today. The thriving commercial, industrial, and residential city borders on the western edge of Dallas and the eastern boundary of D/FW International Airport. Home of North lake College and the University of Dallas.

Attractions

• DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL CLUB/TEXAS STADIUM - stadium tour includes exclusive Stadium Club, elegant private boxes, press box, dressing room, and playing field. Loop 12 at Carpenter Freeway. Admission is charged for tour.

• LAS COLINAS COMPLEX - Ultramodern multiuse complex on 12,000 acres includes Equestrian Center, farmer's market, movie studio, business facilities, residential village, hotel, and shops.

  Mandaly Canal Walk, one level below the street, is European styled canal walk featuring Venetian built water taxis.

  Centerpiece of William's Square is striking Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture, nine mustangs that appear to be splashing through a stream of water. The complex is northwest of Texas Stadium 2 miles on Texas 114.

CHURCHES

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