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IntroductIon

The 1960s saw increased construction, and one 6‐month boom
in 1962 showed a “total of $640,284 [that] Waxahachians have
invested in construction projects from Jan. 1 through July 31.”
Manufacturing and agricultural processing sustained the economy
into the 1970s and 1980s, with over 300 businesses in operation,
including a cotton oil mill; feed and poultry processing plants;
and clothing, furniture, and fiberglass manufacturers. Although
the population dipped slightly from its 1968 peak at 15,720, it
remained high at 13,452 in 1977.

The city received attention in the 1980s when four movies were
filmed in town, using the historic viaduct, industrial complexes,
and impressive downtown buildings as backdrops, underscoring
the significance of Waxahachie’s built environment. Movies
were often filmed in residential areas too. Today Waxahachie is
experiencing renewed growth and prosperity. Its close proximity
to one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas has
attracted numerous commuters to the town. Even though many of
its citizens work in the Dallas‐Fort Worth metroplex, Waxahachie
boasts a healthy economy with several large manufacturing
companies.

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