Prized Landmark

ID: 590 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Prized Landmark

The Amicable building quickly became the focal point of Waco city life, and many stories arose about its fame. For instance, a West Texas visitor once grew frustrated when he asked for directions and three different Wacoans responded by providing him with directions from the Amicable building.

This file appears in: Amicable (ALICO) Building

By Kyle Baughman & Amanda Sawyer
After the Amicable Life Insurance Company opened for business on April 2, 1910, the owners began searching for a location to house their new business. The owners of First National Bank, located at Fifth Street and Austin Avenue, also served as…