The copper domes have been stolen for scrap metal, and most of the windows are missing. Some of the windows might be tornado damage from January, but most of it has to be deliberate work of vandals or thieves - tornadoes don't selectively remove the frames on one floor and just the glass on another floor.
Vandals have also done a number on the beautiful formal approach to the school, smashing the balustrade railings and even the limestone globes.
The School Board of St. Louis still owns the abandoned building, and has failed to board it up properly. Boarding up is an imperative first step to secure the building and protect this significant city landmark.
More info and photos on the Yeatman / Central High School page.
2 comments:
This is really a shame. There are so many schools being put on the market now in St. Louis, I don't know who could buy them and do them justice. The school board should at least try to secure them to prevent the senseless vandalism. For a city with so many free things for kids, its a shame all the kids are moving out due to the lousy schools.
It's a matter of concern...aren't our education administration concerned about this. We have such a good structure in the city and losing it this way is shame for us.
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