Old Abandoned Jewish Orthodox Old Home, September 2017
It’s just getting worse and worse around here at the old abandoned nursing home. There has been more and more deterioration and more vandalism.
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Posts about North St. Louis
Near North Side Up to JeffVanderLou
The famous blue house seems to be abandoned, unfortunately, much like the house below. The abandoned houses in the footprint of the Northside TIF are still wasting away, as well. These little houses could have been nice starter homes,… Continue Reading
Central High School, September 2017
The old Central High School building is beginning to show real signs of structural problems, as the front is beginning to spall off. It will be a true loss when this school is destroyed.
Now Enrolling
My favorite mystery house in JeffVanderLou is now a daycare, apparently.
Salisbury Street Beauties
I’ve always loved this house from 1893, sitting back from the street in Hyde Park. I actually suspect it may be older than that year, but look at the Widow’s Walk, the railed porch on the roof, seen throughout the… Continue Reading
North 20th Street, West Side of Hyde Park
I’ve been watching these proud houses slowly collapse, on what should be a desirable street, right across from a beautiful park. There are some well-maintained buildings, such as this house and office building. And these massive buildings are in great… Continue Reading
North Side of the 2100 Block of Bremen
The houses across the street from the Krey Packing Plant are largely abandoned now, unfortunately. Though, some buildings are still occupied, such as the one in the middle, next door to this storefront church. One wonders about the future of… Continue Reading
Krey’s Packing Plant from the Northeast
I normally look at the Krey plant from the west, along N. Florissant, or even further west. The back lot is where scrap metal is dropped off to be recycled. You can see the twin truncated smokestacks in the background.… Continue Reading
Former Holy Name Roman Catholic Church
This was Bob Reuter’s church, way back in the 1960s. It still is occupied, as far as I can tell.
Future Home of Angelica’s Community Garden
Sitting next to an abandoned in-fill house, there will apparently be a garden here one day.