Post by D-Vader on Mar 26, 2005 12:51:07 GMT -5
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/WW/hdw1.html
Prostitution was legal in Waco, aka Six Shooter Junction, until the early 20th century. The 'Reservation' was the red light district, and had many saloons and gaming houses throughout. Waco was also known at one point as the "Athens of Texas," giving home to several colleges, universities, and private schools. There was a big race riot in the late 1860s.
Wow... that's some interesting reading. MacArthur (the street) is where Camp MacArthur was, which trained soldiers for WWI and spurred the anti prostitution campaign that closed down the 'Reservation' to prevent troops from being tempted.
Prostitution was legal in Waco, aka Six Shooter Junction, until the early 20th century. The 'Reservation' was the red light district, and had many saloons and gaming houses throughout. Waco was also known at one point as the "Athens of Texas," giving home to several colleges, universities, and private schools. There was a big race riot in the late 1860s.
Wow... that's some interesting reading. MacArthur (the street) is where Camp MacArthur was, which trained soldiers for WWI and spurred the anti prostitution campaign that closed down the 'Reservation' to prevent troops from being tempted.
