Irving history covers 100 years. Founded in 1903 as a railroad town by two railroad engineers, we still have much of that early character in our downtown area. HeritagePark is located at the core of the Heritage District. In the park are memorabilia that includes an early train depot and caboose, a water tower, the Caster Cabin, an old Windmill and a replica of an early gazebo. The actual birthplace of Irving is at Main and Rock Island. Lots were auctioned off there, and that is where the original depot was located.
One of our programs goals is to develop a good working relationship with different downtown organizations that are interested in the economic vitality of the area. Groups such as the Irving Downtown Association, the Irving Heritage Society, and the Irving Downtown Residents Association are a perfect example of people that make the area what it is and what it will become. Preservation & Redevelopment helps these groups shape and meet their goals.
LOCATION OF IRVING
Located in the North West corner of DallasCounty, about 20 minutes North West of Downtown Dallas, 30 minutes north east of Downtown Fort Worth and minutes away from DFWInternationalAirport.
POPULATION OF IRVING:
2005 Population Estimate (NCTCOG) 2000 Population (Census) Growth Rate: 2000 - 2005 2005 Dallas County Population (NCTCOG) 2005 Dallas/Fort Worth Metro (CMSA) Population City Population Rank - County City Population Rank - State City Population Rank - Nation
197,400 191,615 0.6% 2,330,050 5,700,950 3rd largest 13th largest 102nd largest
