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"Land of the Free" is in Getzendaner Park, near the Chautauqua Auditorium.
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Chautauqua building erected in 1902 where people gathered to enjoy lectures, concerts, and other exhibits.
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"Oobie's Town" with historic Waxahachie buildings.
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Bridge over Waxahachie Creek. Walk doesn't cross the creek.
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Decorated utility box has a ladybug on one side and a butterfly on the other.
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Truss bridge from Matthews Street was moved to Getzendaner Park in 1990 for use as a pedestrian bridge over Waxahachie Creek.
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We thought this was a rock house, but on closer examination it is made of wood chunks.
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Hike and bike trail goes past City Cemetery.
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Ed and Carol on the trail.
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We pass under the Elm Street Viaduct. There is construction here. They are building a second viaduct. Soon this one will be one-way.
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"Hearticulture" is in front of Rogers Street Bridge.
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Rogers Street Bridge - This old bridge is now pedestrian only. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 1990.
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MKT Depot with an Illinois Central Caboose on display next to it.
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"Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas" is in front of the MKT depot.
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The former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Depot - great octagon turret on the side.
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Former lumberyard makes a great Farmer's Market. Open on Saturdays May 1 to Oct 31.
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1914 Post Office was vacated in 1967. In 1974 it remodeled into City Hall.
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"Here Comes the Sun" is on the corner next to the City Hall.
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"A Place in Your Heart" mural proclaims Waxahachie as "Crape Myrtle Capital" and "Gingerbread City".
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New Ellis County Courthouse
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"Hollywood, Texas" shows movies filmed on location in Waxahachie.
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Police and Fire Fighter memorial in Courthouse Park.
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Unregistered Little Lending Library in Court House Park.
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"All American City" with American and Texas flags.
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"High Cotton in Hachie" is also located in Courthouse Park.
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Ghost sign on a vacant building – they offer to press your clothes while you wait.
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"Emotions" is located in Singleton Plaza.
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Memorial marker to Colonel M.E. Singleton - President of Citizens National Bank.
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Historic (and beautiful) Ellis County Courthouse, c. 1896.
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"Live Life in Full Bloom" is done with mosaic tile.
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1891 Odd Fellows Lodge - Lodge #80 still meets here.
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Crape Myrtle mural with a mockingbird is located on Enchanted Energy Haven.
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Angel wings in the alley was great for picture taking.
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Old Sinclair service station is now Bittersweet Bakery.
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Bell from 1892 fire station on display in front of 1963 fire station.
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We walk finishes by going down Main Street back to the start. This is the West End historic district and has many, many lovely building.
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Old Presbyterian Church is vacant.
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Old Masonic Lodge is now a mortuary.
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The fountain in the middle of the street hasn't been turned back on yet.
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