1953 Tornado Commemorative - Waco, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 33.426 W 097° 07.877
14R E 677368 N 3492859
New metal kinetic sculptures were dedicated at the former site of the R.T. Dennis building where the largest loss of life from the storm occurred.
Waymark Code: WM10WBZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2019
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Plaque next to whirl-a-gigs:
These sculptures by artist Mark White commemorate the tornado of May 11, 1953, that devasted downtown Waco, and the heroic citizens who worked tirelessly to rebuild the city.
Donated by Clifton and Betsy Robinson in honor of the Waco High School graduating classes of 1953, 1954, 1955, and 1956, whose lives were forever shaped by this event.
Installed March 2019 with thanks to Clifton and Betsy Robinson, Roosevelt Tower, LLC and the City of Waco.
Oscillator, 16'
Passion Flower, 11'
Oscillator, 15'
Wikipedia
"It struck Waco, Texas, on May 11, causing 114 deaths. Alongside the 1902 tornado in Goliad, it was the deadliest tornado in Texas history and is the eleventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history. The tornado's winds demolished more than 600 houses, 1,000 other structures, and over 2,000 vehicles. Nearly 600 injuries occurred, and many survivors had to wait more than 14 hours for rescue."