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Mirador de la Flor

1997 establishments in Texas1997 sculpturesBronze sculptures in TexasBuildings and structures completed in 1997Buildings and structures in Corpus Christi, Texas
Cultural depictions of SelenaCulture of Corpus Christi, TexasMonuments and memorials in TexasSculptures of women in TexasStatues in TexasStatues of musicians in the United StatesTejano cultureTourist attractions in Corpus Christi, Texas
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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. It is located a few miles north of Selena's burial site at Seaside Memorial Park, and features a life-sized bronze statue of the singer, sculpted by Corpus Christi native H.W. "Buddy" Tatum. Selena's statue leans against a concrete pillar, looking towards the Corpus Christi Bay. The monument also features a motif of white roses, said to be Selena's favorite, and a memorial plaque facing Shoreline Boulevard. A 4-foot (1.2 m) high stainless steel barrier was added in 2000 to protect the statue and pillar from graffiti.

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Mirador de la Flor
North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi Downtown

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North Shoreline Boulevard
78401 Corpus Christi, Downtown
Texas, United States
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