Statue "The Cavalryman"
La estatua "The Cavalryman"

Statue "The Cavalryman"

The statue "The Cavalryman" is standing across Santa Fe Street from the Scottish Rite Temple. It was made by José Ruiz De Riviera (1904-1985) and unveiled in 1940. It is said to be the oldest free-standing sculpture in El Paso. It is 8'-3" tall and the base is a 10-ton solid block of black granite.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Leo Miletich

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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