A Short-Lived Partnership

ID: 1204 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: Urban Renewal Agency of Waco
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A Short-Lived Partnership

Part of the Hilton Inn is seen here on Austin Avenue. The structure was adjoined to the 22-story ALICO building. Despite intentions to develop a lasting partnership between the ALICO building and Hilton, the hotel remained for only two years.

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By Geoff Hunt
In the mid-twentieth century, Waco underwent major changes through the federally funded Urban Renewal Agency of Waco. Areas impacted included numerous city blocks between LaSalle Avenue and Waco Drive. The project greatly affected the city’s people,…