Magnolia Market at the Silos, commonly called Magnolia Market, is a shopping complex that encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco, Texas. It is marked by two 120’ high silos, built in 1950 as part of the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company.[5] The Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Mill Company closed in 1958, and the silos ceased to serve as storage in the 1990s.[6] The grounds opened to the public in October, 2015.[7] The complex is owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines, TV personalities best known for HGTV's Fixer Upper TV series. The Gaineses completely transformed the Waco landmark, which helped to change the city as well as many surrounding areas.
| Magnolia Market | |
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 Retail store at Magnolia Market Complex, Waco, TX | |
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| Alternative names | Magnolia Market at the Silos |
| General information | |
| Type | Retail complex |
| Address | 601 Webster Avenue, Waco, Texas, United States 76706 |
| Coordinates | 31°33′9.734″N 97°7′47.179″W / 31.55270389°N 97.12977194°W |
| Opening | October 30, 2015[2] |
| Cost | US$1,400,000[1] |
| Owner | Magnolia Market, LLC |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m2)[3] |
| Other information | |
| Number of stores | 3[4] |
| Number of restaurants | Variable number of food trucks[3] |
| Parking | On site surface lot, street parking, nearby surface lots |
| Website | |
| magnolia | |
The grounds include a 12,000 sq. ft. retail store located in the historic grain barn and office building, a food truck park with picnic tables, a garden store, bakery, and lawn area. Admission to the grounds is free except during special events.[8]
Magnolia Market reported an estimated 1.2 million visitors through November 2016. Attendance at the nearby Dr. Pepper Museum increased by more than 60% because of Magnolia Market's popularity.[9] Special events are held regularly at the complex, including Spring at the Silos (March), Silobration (October), and Christmas at the Silos.[10] Events include concerts, vendor booths, and other activities.
In 2019, it was announced that Magnolia Market is undergoing a $10.4 million expansion.[11] The expansion plans include adding new shops and public spaces to the two-block area anchored by the Silos.[12] Attractions include a wiffle ball field, more shops, and gardens, as well as the relocation of the historic Waco Church to the 4.9-acre site. Magnolia Market Complex already draws an estimated 30,000 visitors per week.
References
edit- ^ "Magnolia Market at The Silos: What you need to know before your trip to see Chip and Joanna Gaines' place to play". Tulsa World. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ Rebecca Shinner (15 October 2017). "Magnolia Market's New Silo Location is Officially Open to the Public". Country Living. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ a b Simon Dumenco (22 December 2015). "10 Things You Need to Know About Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market". Country Living. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ Kristen O'Brien (23 February 2017). "Here's What Happens Behind the Scenes of Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market: 'The Chemistry Is Real'". People. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Mill | Waco History". Waco History. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ Burke, Anabel. "Magnolia Market at the Silos". Waco History. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- ^ "Magnolia Market at the Silos grand opening with Johnnyswim". WacoTrib.com. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ "What's in the Silos?". Magnolia Market Helpdesk. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ Smith, J.B. "Tourism boom of 2016 puts Waco on map of travel destinations". WacoTrib.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Magnolia Market | Waco & The Heart of Texas". wacoheartoftexas.com. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
- ^ Overdeep, Meghan (June 21, 2019). "Magnolia Market Expansion Includes Relocating a Historic Church". Southern Living. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ Saegert, Rhiannon. "$10.4 million Magnolia Silos expansion to feature recreation, shopping, relocated church". WacoTrib.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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