Waco (Images of Modern America)

The story of Wacos modern era starts with a disaster and ends with rebirth. In 1953, a record-setting tornado swept through the citys downtown, killing 114 people and destroying a centurys worth of original buildings. From the devastation came an ambitious urban renewal project, an explosion in suburban developments, and several cycles of waning and revitalization in the downtown area. Baylor Universitys steady growth in academic excellence and national exposure kept the city on the map. The images in this book detail the milestones and memories of a proud city founded in the 1840s, and they highlight achievements both personal and civic.