The Demise of a Grand Building

ID: 962 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: E. C. Blomeyer
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The Demise of a Grand Building

On January 4, 1917, the Huaco Club lost its clubhouse and surrounding structures to a devastating fire. The next morning's Waco Morning News reported: "Not a stick of the building or its contents was saved."

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By Geoff Hunt
Built in 1912, the Huaco Club was very much a playground for Waco’s wealthier residents. From golf and tennis to social events, affluent Wacoans enjoyed spending time at the country club, located near Sanger Avenue and Twenty-Ninth Street. Desiring…