A New Neighbor

ID: 1129 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: Fred R. Gildersleeve
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A New Neighbor

According to the Waco City Directory, construction likely began in 1913. Just two years after this picture was taken, the seven-story Praetorian building towered over its neighbors such as Hill Printing and Stationery Company and the Masonic Grand Lodge.

This file appears in: The Praetorian

By Amanda Sawyer
Joining the recently completed Amicable building, the Praetorian building towered over the city in 1915 as one of the first skyscrapers in Central Texas. The building’s unique architecture and distinctive character ensured that it continued to serve…