A Communal Gathering Point

ID: 599 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University ~ Creator: John Bennett
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A Communal Gathering Point

During the week, primarily Wacoans frequented Bridge Street. However, on Saturday afternoons Bridge Street filled with families from the surrounding rural communities who traveled into the city to shop for groceries, catch a movie, or eat in a restaurant.

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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…