ALICO Building - Wikipedia
WEBThe ALICO Building was not heavily damaged by the 1953 Waco tornado outbreak, unlike many buildings in downtown Waco. [3] It swayed several feet when directly hit by the tornado, although the building escaped severe damage or collapse.
Amicable (ALICO) Building - Waco History
WEBIt weathered everything in Waco, from the Waco tornado of 1953 to urban renewal. The architects, Sanguinet and Staats of Fort Worth and Roy E. Lane of Waco, wanted to design a building that could survive any major catastrophe.
1953 Waco tornado outbreak - Wikipedia
WEBNewer buildings with steel reinforcement, including the 22-story Amicable office building (now called the ALICO Building), weathered the storm. The Dr Pepper bottling plant, today the Dr Pepper Museum, also remained standing but sustained damage. [7]
Waco Tornado - Waco History
WEBOn 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 upon the Waco community.
The Tale of ALICO | Downtown Waco
WEBA powerful F5 tornado descended in May 1953, destroying almost every building in Downtown Waco. Amazingly, the 22-story skyscraper was the only building that swayed but did not collapse. Many other buildings experienced irreversible damage while the ALICO’s was only superficial and minor.
The 1953 Waco Tornado, 70 Years Later – Texas Collection Exhibits
WEBApr 28, 2023 — On May 11, 1953, the United States’ first recorded F5 tornado tore a path of destruction through downtown Waco. Wrapped in rain and debris, the tornado descended on shoppers and business people, schoolchildren and visitors alike: a “monster from the skies” that left 114 people dead and property damage totaling more than half a billion in ...
More than a building: ALICO represents Waco’s history, community
WEBDec 5, 2023 — More commonly referred to as the ALICO building, the Amicable Life Insurance Company building is one of Waco's most famous landmarks. While it is well-known for being the city's only skyscraper, many are unaware of the historical significance it has had on the local community for over a century.
Waco History Project: Alico Building
WEBIn the wake of the tornado, which claimed 114 lives while destroying 150 homes and 196 businesses, the ALICO tower became Waco's crisis center. Having been built with its own generator, it was the only structure in downtown with electricity.
‘A tornado kill zone’: Alico Building left mostly unscathed ... - KWTX
WEBMay 10, 2023 — WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Alico Building is an iconic Waco landmark, but it doesn’t just serve as a beautiful backdrop. It has withstood the test of time including one of the deadliest tornadoes in...
The ALICO Building – Waco, Texas History in Pictures
WEBSep 1, 2021 — “Built in 1911, it is 22 stories tall and when built it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. During a devastating tornado in 1952* which virtually destroyed downtown Waco, the Alico Building withstood and sustained no damage.”