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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The convent was built in the 1930s and at its peak there were 90 nuns living here simultaneously. It closed recently and is currently for sale.

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The Convent © 2014 sublunar

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The Convent © 2014 sublunar

The Convent © 2014 sublunar

The Convent © 2014 sublunar

The Convent © 2014 sublunar

The Convent © 2014 sublunar

The Convent © 2014 sublunar

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The Convent © 2014 sublunar

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Normandie Hall was constructed in the 1920's as a convent for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

UMSL wants it demolished, like most things they get control of. Currently, however, demolition is postponed.

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Normandie Hall Saint Louis © 2014 sublunar

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Normandie Hall Saint Louis © 2014 sublunar

Sunday, May 18, 2014

RIP

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Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

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Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

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Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar

Goldenrod Showboat © 2014 sublunar