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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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…