Respite from Prejudice

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Respite from Prejudice

Bridge Street provided a communal gathering place for Waco's minorities. Businesses such as the Gem Theater, an "exclusive colored theater," offered respite from prejudice and segregation during the mid-twentieth century.

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By Amanda Sawyer
Bridge Street holds an important legacy of connecting North, South, and East Waco, and serving as a center of community for the city’s many ethnic groups. Known as Main Street during Waco’s early days, this historic street earned its new name after…