Aerial View of Downtown

ID: 395 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Aerial View of Downtown

This aerial photo reveals the extent of damage sustained to downtown Waco. Though the storm wreaked havoc, many Wacoans believed the recovery and rescue efforts made the city a closer, more tight-knit community.

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 aftermath of this deadly storm left an indelible mark…