I was surprised to see dozens of realtor signs around the site of the old Stockyards, and you can see the brochure here. Now is your chance to buy a piece of history.
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Armour Meat Packing Plant Smokestack Deterioration
There’s been some clear deterioration of the top of the southern smokestack at the Armour Meat Packing Plant. Compare this photo with this one, from several years ago. I guess it’s only a matter of…
Demolition, Murphy Building, Downtown East St. Louis
The long suffering Murphy Building, infamous for its severe deterioration on its backside, seems to be experiencing at least some demolition. Its infamous draping floors, seen here in this picture, are now gone. Is this…
Anonymous Building, East St. Louis
I came across this building, seemingly an old store, on Collinsville Avenue east of downtown. I have no idea what it once was, but it looks to be one of the older buildings in the…
The Stockyards, Changing Forever
I can’t fully express how dramatically the National Stockyards have changed since the first time I visited over four years ago. Onramps sprout at the end of brick streets, while cranes tower over the area….
Stately Homes, East St. Louis
By no means is the entire city of East St. Louis a wasteland, and in fact many streets still retain their original houses. They could easily be in Tower Grove South or any number of…
Ainad Temple, East St. Louis
Long known as one of the last surviving institutions from the “old” East St. Louis, the Ainad Temple is a fascinating mix of brick and Moorish Revival decorative elements. Inspired by buildings such as the…
Some More Downtown East St. Louis
I’m always amazed by some of the beautiful storefronts on Collinsville Avenue, many featuring terracotta decorative elements that are still in good condition after decades of neglect. Sadly, the back sides of many of the…
Salon 482, East St. Louis
Also, I will be presenting about the exciting future of St. Louis Patina at 7:00 PM at the Contemporary Art Museum on July 12th, in conjunction with PechaKucha St. Louis. I hope to see you…
Wendy’s, East St. Louis
For some reason, when they tore down the rest of the Wendy’s, they left the sign. On the other side it says “CLSED.” Also, I will be presenting about the exciting future of St. Louis…
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