San Antonio Local Custom Tips by msbrandysue

Torch of Friendship

Of you're going to spend time around the downtown/Riverwalk area you're probably going to come across this tall, bright red sculpture named the Torch of Friendship.

A bit of information from the following website:
"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

Although the picture is not a good quality, it is a nice sculpture to look at while touring around the Riverwalk area.

Another good article on the ceremony/sculpture: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2002_June_27/ai_87867884/

Other Contact: Losoya and Commerce St.

Website: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2F09