The Torch of Friendship - San Antonio, TX
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N 29° 25.400 W 098° 29.263
14R E 549692 N 3254997
The Torch of Friendship was officially presented to San Antonio as a Beacon of U.S./Mexico Ties.
Waymark Code: WM2F09
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 231

The "Torch of Friendship" was given to San Antonio by the Mexican Consulate as a sign of friendship and to represent the roots many Texans share with Mexico.

The contemporary steel sculpture was made in Mexico and shipped to San Antonio in six pieces. It stands 65 feet tall and weighs 50 tons.
It was commissioned to commemorate the relationship between the United States and Mexico and the two countries' increasing commercial ties.

Urban monumental sculptor Sebastian was commissioned at the request of the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs of San Antonio to design the sculpture.
Title: The Torch of Friendship

Artist: Sebastian

Media (materials) used: 50 tons of red steel

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Just outside the entrance to Riverwalk

Date of creation or placement: 27 June, 2002

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