Update: The nearby St. Mary of the Angels Convent was demolished in 2019.
Having learned about the impending demolition of the historic Concordia Hall at Vanishing St. Louis, I rushed over on Friday to get some pictures. Demolition was well underway, and with an apparent gusto.
I like this building; it’s simple, but elegant, and even the damage caused already by wreckers can’t hide its simple, beautiful design.
The little coat of arms, made out of colored brick, is a nice touch. Sadly, it will be gone soon.
One thing that is surprising about the demolition is the distance the wrecking ball was being swung out over Clayton Road.
Ten years later. Grieve still the loss of a beautiful historic building which held decades of memories and could have rooms for nurses other single professionals without insane rent cost. Destroyed by people with a new “idea”
Wow, has it really been twelve years? So sad to see this historic complex thrown away.