Modern Adaptations

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