Too often, the architecture that defines our landscape is razed to the ground and relegated to memory, condemned to be forgotten. I document this architectural heritage with digital photography and in homage to these relics I present this blog so that they may be remembered before it's too late.
SubLunar Photography is Saint Louis urban exploration. But I prefer the term vigilante archaeology.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Catholic Church
Catholic Church was built in 1911. The cornerstone was laid on June 11, 1911 and it opened for service on December 26th, 1911.
The archdiocese closed the church in 1999, citing 3 million dollars needed in repairs.
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints."
1. All the photographs here are copyrighted and not to be used for any purpose without my consent. The historical imagery is courtesy of the Historical Society or as otherwise noted.
2. I do not condone or tolerate: vandalism, theft, littering or any other disrespectful activity in any of these locations. I have the utmost respect for the history of these buildings and for the history of my city, Saint Louis.
3. "Don't try this at home." I absolutely will not be held responsible for anyone else's stupidity. Sometimes I am granted access to the things you see here and attempting to follow in my footsteps may get you arrested.
4. Do not ask me for (or post) specific location information.
Beautiful! And tragic.
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