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Mirador de la Flor (English: Overlook of the Flower) is a monument in Corpus Christi, Texas, that honors Tejano musician Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was murdered on March 31, 1995 at age 23. About 30,000 people visit the monument every year, especially citizens of Corpus Christi and cities located in Texas . [4]
- May 25, 1997
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- 30,000 (around)
- H. W. Tatum
Mirador de la Flor, or Overlook of the Flower, was unveiled in 1997 to honor Selena Quintanilla-Perez and her contributions to music and Corpus Christi. The life-size bronze statue of Selena was sculpted by H.W. “Buddy” Tatum, a Corpus Christi artist. The Mirador de la Flor is located on the Corpus Christi Bayfront Seawall.
Mar 23, 2023 · Located by the entrance to the People’s Street T-head is the popular “Mirador de la Flor,” a life-size bronze statue of Selena, by H.W. “Buddy” Tatum. The bronze likeness was sculpted with one of her many iconic stage costumes, signature hairstyle, bedazzled accessories and leans against a concrete pillar, overlooking the Corpus ...
- Jacqueline Gonzalez
- Planning The Memorial
- Construction and Dedication
- Paseo de La Flor
- Memorial Upkeep
While she had admirers all over the world, locally her music was known mainly by Tejano fans and thus there was a distinct division along ethnic lines. Many of the city’s Anglo population struggled to understand what the big deal was, while her Hispanic fans decried the ambivalence and outright hostility locals and outsiders (I’m looking at you, Ho...
Construction of the memorial began in late 1996. Durrill selected sculptor H.W. “Buddy” Tatum to create the statue. An early mockup of the statue shows Selena wearing a slinky dress and holding a white rose, but the final bronze sculpture depicts the singer looking toward the bay and wearing leather pants, bustier, boots and motorcycle jacket, a re...
One aspect of the memorial that visitors may overlook is the walkway below the mirador. Steps on both sides of the pavilion lead down to a short sidewalk lined with mosaic rose tiles. More than 500 children from McAllen, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Premont, Mathis, Alice, San Diego and San Antonio along with senior citizens from the Zavala Senior ...
By 2000, fans were writing messages on the memorial so often that city maintenance crews had to repaint the area at least once a week, and sometimes as often as three times a week. Some had even defaced the statue itself, carving their initials into the bronze. The city approached the Quintanilla family about putting up a barrier to protect the sta...
- Allison Ehrlich
- Columnist/Archivist
Selena Memorial-Mirador De La Flor. 258 reviews. #10 of 170 things to do in Corpus Christi. Monuments & Statues. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Such a tribute to such a wonderful singer.
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Mar 4, 2024 · CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The spirit of the late Tejano music queen, Selena Quintanilla, continues to resonate through the vibrant streets of Corpus Christi. Her legacy, immortalized in hits like “Como La Flor,” has now received a dazzling tribute at the iconic Mirador De La Flor .
Aug 30, 2022 · Celebrate Selena's life and legacy for yourself at the Selena Museum, Mirador de la Flor and so much more in Corpus Christi!
