With the economic boom caused by the railroad, the hotel industry became an important aspect of life in Waco. The flow of travelers and business men through Waco made hotels a profitable enterprise in downtown Waco. The Tietz Hotel was owned by Mr. Ernest Tietz and had retail spaces for retail establishments on the first floor and hotel rooms located on the second floor of their building. (Ref: https://sites.baylor.edu/digital-collections/working-waco-photos-curated-by-caroline-cruseturner/)
Tietz Hotel was known for their 5¢ meals. “A good meal for 5¢. Meal hours: Breakfast 6 to 8:30; Dinner 12 to 1:39: supper 8 to 7:30” (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/51105822/)
Ernest Tietz later retired. After his retirement, the hotel was operated by two of his sons, Fred Tietz and Will Tietz. (Ref: https://sites.baylor.edu/digital-collections/working-waco-photos-curated-by-caroline-cruseturner/)
Tietz Hotel was located at Franklin Avenue and South 7th Street, Waco, Texas, US 76701.
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