WACO, Texas — It's been almost 66 years since a deadly tornado killed 114 people in downtown Waco. Three sculptures were created to honor the victims and citizens who worked to rebuild the city after the disaster.
In 1953, Clifton Robinson was a sophomore at Waco High School. He said he and his classmates helped dig people out of debris in Waco after the tornado hit. Robinson and his wife donated kinetic sculptures, which sit on Austin Avenue near the Roosevelt Tower, to honor his classmates.
"50 percent of the people who were killed were killed within 100 yards of where we are now," Robinson said.
Director of Creative Waco Fiona Bond said the sculptures are made out of twisted metal, acting as a reminder of what was scattered downtown after the tornado caused a trail of destruction.
"They are beautiful to watch, but I think they are a lovely metaphor on how you can create beauty out of something destructive," Bond said.
An artist from New Mexico designed the pieces.
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