Jacob's Ladder (1910)

ID: 604 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Jacob's Ladder (1910)

Two women pause to rest on the steps of Jacob's Ladder. Constructed by James H. Sturgis out of cedar trees from the park, the stairwell made for a difficult climb due to its uneven steps and steep incline.

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By Prisca Bird
One of the largest municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park has provided Wacoans with ready access to natural beauty and recreational activities for over one hundred years. Though it is hard to imagine Waco without the 416-acre Cameron Park, the city…