Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alico Building
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 118.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 31° 33.415′ N, 97° 7.914′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of Austin Avenue and North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Austin Avenue. The marker is located on the southwest corner of the building by the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Austin Avenue, Waco TX 76701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Waco Tornado (within shouting distance of this marker); Brann-Davis Shootings (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gerald-Harris Shooting (about 500 feet away); The Courthouses of McLennan County (about 500 feet away); McLennan County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Waco (approx. 0.2 miles away); The C.C. McCulloch House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waco Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.
Also see . . . Amicable (ALICO) Building. Waco History
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 members of the board of trustees for the Amicable Life Insurance Company (ALICO). The bank owners decided to sell their lot to ALICO, and in 1910, the insurance company demolished the old bank to break ground for the new building. Source: Kyle Baughman & Amanda Sawyer(Submitted on August 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.