Old Jewish Hospital Demolition Continues

I’ve been surprised how long it’s been taking to tear down the old Jewish Hospital; I suppose they have to be more careful since it’s in such a high traffic area.

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But it’s left some stunning, gravity-defying ruins in the process.

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Interestingly, the hospital will not be the first building on the site to be demolished for a new structure. There was originally this Second Empire home at the intersection.

J.M. Witte Residence. Southeast corner Kingshighway and Forest Park Boulevard. Photograph by unknown, early 20th century Missouri History Museum Photograph and Print Collection. Residences n34696

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