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. Home of North lake College and the University of Dallas. Loop 12 at Carpenter Freeway.
Admission is charged for tour.
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.