Modern Adaptations

ID: 1197 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: Texas Collection Staff
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Modern Adaptations

The lack of hotel and convention center is noticeable in 2015 shot of the ALICO building. The structure once joining the main building took up a large portion of 400 block of Austin Avenue and extended back to Washington. The five-story parking garage and section built for the motor bank are still present. The hotel and convention complex were demolished circa 1998. A parking lot stands there today.

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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,…