The Bradshaw Estate is a family heirloom, a well known piece of property located on Waco’s westside. The main house is a 1903 Greek-Revival build that was owned and maintained by my ancestors, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bradshaw, throughout the second half of the twentieth century. The Bradshaws owned Cogdell’s Department Store, of which was later turned into a gun shop. They also helped establish Cogdell Methodist Church (Cogdell was my great-ancestral last name). The house is dominated by dark wood floors and ornate furnishings and decorations. A large porch extends from the back with a beautiful view of the surrounding Texas plains. The surrounding neighborhood was built as part of Camp McArthur, a World-War I training camp. The house and its history fascinates me. It is a part of my heritage. It was where my ancestors spent their holidays, where my grandparents got married, etc. The property was recently purchased by the famous celebrity renovators Chip and Joanna Gaines who remodeled the estate. I am encouraged knowing that the building is receiving the newfound love and care that it deserves.