Central El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nuestra Herencia, Our Shared Heritage:
Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024
1. Nuestra Herencia, Our Shared Heritage: Marker
Honoring what each culture contributes to humanity.Chamizal National Memorial is a park built on diplomacy. Established to commemorate the diplomatic settlement of a long-standing boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico, this memorial reminds us that we should try to settle our differences with mutual respect and understanding. In the images of master muralist Carlos Flores, we see diversity in the palette of a common heritage that brings this border community together.
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The 18- by 120-foot painting is one of a series of major murals located throughout El Paso that were funded by the Junior League of El Paso. Nuestra Herencia was painted by Carlos Flores in 1992 and touched up in 1997. Chamizal National Memorial commissioned a restoration in 2014, which was completed in 2016 for its 50th anniversary and the National Park Service Centennial.
"I love murals because they are the most public art. It belongs to the people." (Flores, 1993)
Carlos Flores, 1992
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La pintura, la cual mide 5.5 m por 36.6 m, es parte de una serie de grandes murales que encargó el Junior League de El Paso en esta ciudad. Carlos Flores pintó Nuestra Herencia en 1992 y lo retocó en 1997. El Monumento Conmemorativo Nacional Chamizal encargó la restauración en 2014, y se finalizó en 2016 para su quincuagésimo aniversario y el centenario del Servicio de Parques Nacionales.
«Me encantan los murales porque son la forma de arte más pública. Un mural existe para todos» (Flores, 1993)
Carlos Flores, 1992
Erected by Chamizal National Memorial and National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 31° 46.064′
Photographed by James Hulse, July 22, 2024
2. The view of the marker and artwork
Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Estela Portillo Trambley (within shouting distance of this marker); Chamizal National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (within shouting distance of this marker); Leaders for the Ages / Líderes para todas las épocas (within shouting distance of this marker); Defining A Border (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guardian Angel Church (approx. half a mile away); Magoffinsville and Fort Bliss (1849-1868) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Douglass High School (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Paso.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
