A Dispersed Community

ID: 389 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Before the tornado, Bridge Street served as the main thoroughfare downtown and as a hub for Waco’s many ethnic groups, connecting North, South, and East Waco. Many businesses could not afford to completely rebuild their buildings, and either moved elsewhere or closed for good.

This file appears in: Waco Tornado

By Amanda Sawyer
On May 11, 1953, a destructive force tore through Waco and forever altered the face of the city. The tornado injured 600 people, took 114 lives, and damaged hundreds of businesses. The chaotic…