The construction of I-35 brought new opportunities to Waco. It’s completion in 1972 ushered in many new businesses. Initially Highway 84 ran through Elm Street creating great opportunities for motels and hotels along this route. One of these was the College View Court-Hotel. With the interstate’s completion, however, motorists generally took a new route through Waco, bypassing Elm Street. Businesses that had thrived along US-84 were now in the shadow of the interstate. This led to the decline of many local businesses, and likely contributed to the closing of the College View Court-Hotel.