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of individuals and foundations. The bronze steer project is
appropriate to both the history of Texas and the western
United States. The herd commemorates the Texas Trail
Drive Era of the 1860s to the 1880s. Each of the steers is
posed differently and wears the brand of its donor. The
outdoor art project at the NRHC was initiated as part of the
master plan for the museum and historical park.
There also is a life-size sculpture depicting a working cowboy
and his horse as they stop for a rest at a stream. It was
donated by Red Steagall and friends. The fountain was built
by Paul Nash & Associates to accommodate the sculpture.