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Equestrian Dedication Date
The World's Largest Equestrian Bronze to be dedicated on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the International Airport, El Paso, Texas. The statue, nearly 10-years in the making, was installed on October 31, 2006.
 
Art Windows Exhibit
Paintings and sculpture by John Sherrill Houser at the El Paso International Airport (Nov. 15, 2006 through May 30, 2007). Exhibit courtesy of the city of El Paso Aviation and Museums/Cultural Affairs Departments and the Tom  and Carolyn Diamond Collection.
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Colossal Heads & Gallery
The XII Travelers Heritage Collection features the Colossal Heads from the World's Largest Equestrian Bronze and other limited edition sculptures including the Large and Small Maquettes (models of the monument), Studies and Fragments. Sale proceeds support the creation of the XII Travelers Memorial.
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Latest Bronze Editions
The Heritage Collection features the two bronze maquettes (small-scale models: 33" & 17" high) from The World's Largest Equestrian bronze by Sculptor, John Sherrill Houser, XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest.
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Bienvenidos and Welcome
 

This website is produced by the non-profit board to inform the public about the XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest, the large-scale sculpture walk through history for the City of El Paso, Texas. Explore the unique sculpture memorial that promotes the rich heritage, cultural diversity and attractions of the Pass of the North and surrounding region. We welcome the general public, students, educators, visitors, artists, historians and art connoisseurs. Thank you.

Antonio P. Piña, Executive Board President
XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest, Inc.


 
Installation Day, October 24, 2007
El Paso International Airport

Installation with the use of cranes

Photo by Yvette Beaudin©

 

Colossus Installed!
 
On a rainy Tuesday in October 24, 2006, the equestrian statue of the rearing horse and rider was slowly lowered by two cranes onto the monument's base at the airport entrance, to the satisfaction of sculptor John Sherrill Houser and associate sculptor, Ethan Taliesin Houser. The 36-foot bronze was then secured to the 8-foot concrete base by the Eagle Bronze Foundry crew. This momentous event, culminated over nine-years of creatiing the world's largest equestrian bronze. El Pasoans, civic leaders, airport staff and curious travelers were impressed by the magestic bronze. The entire installation process of The Equestrian comprised eight days (Oct. 24-31, 2006).

Monument to Civic Parnership

The XII Travelers non-profit board forged the partnership between the City of El Paso/Department of Aviation, and the private sector. The total cost was a little over 2 million dollars of which 40% was from the city and 60% from the private sector. These generous sponsors comprise the business sector, individuals, families and philanthropic organizatons. The sculptors and the board are most grateful for the support and vision from the sponsoring entities as well as from the public. The Equestrian will be dedicated Saturday, April 21, 2007.
 

Mission Statement
 

Introduction to The XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest

The XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest was initiated in 1992 as a downtown revitalization project for the City of El Paso, Texas to enhance economic development, the tax base, tourism and the quality of life. The memorial is a regional sculpture walk through history that honors the men and women and cultural diversity that contributed to the historical development of the city and region. It will consist of twelve separate over life-size, bronze monuments (sculpture groupings) that dramatically celebrate the history of El Paso and the American Southwest.
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