Changes in Waco After the Tornado

ID: 1313 ~ Source: Lewis, Gertrude Levinson, interviewed by Lois E. Myers, April 7, 1994, in Waco, Texas. Baylor University Institute for Oral History, Waco, TX. View the full interview
This file appears in: Waco Tornado

Gertrude Levinson Lewis talks about the changes the occurred in Waco after the Tornado of 1953.

This file appears in: Waco Tornado

By Amanda Sawyer
On May 11, 1953, a destructive force tore through Waco and forever altered the face of the city. The tornado injured 600 people, took 114 lives, and damaged hundreds of businesses. The chaotic aftermath of this deadly storm left an indelible mark…