A New Purpose

ID: 1066 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: Fred R. Gildersleeve
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A New Purpose

McDermott purchased the lot on Twelfth Street from renowned Wacoan Louis Migel in 1927. Although McDermott demolished the then-vacant humble family home, he salvaged the lumber from the house and used it for the construction of the dealership.

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By Amanda Sawyer
The McDermott Motors building is a prime example of the way in which many of Waco’s notable architectural structures have been adapted throughout history in order to continually serve the city. Wilford Dees McDermott opened a Buick dealership in…