I'm a little disappointed with myself for never going back and getting some better, closeup pictures of the building but it sure ain't happening now. So it goes. I wonder how many poorly built townhouses they're going to fit on the property.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
I Was Born There
Well, not actually. I was born in the newer section but you know what I mean. Sadly, after three decades of neglect and misplaced trust that "somebody" would do "something" to save it, the Smith Infirmary was demolished by the City earlier today. The SILIVE has pictures and video.
I'm a little disappointed with myself for never going back and getting some better, closeup pictures of the building but it sure ain't happening now. So it goes. I wonder how many poorly built townhouses they're going to fit on the property.
I'm a little disappointed with myself for never going back and getting some better, closeup pictures of the building but it sure ain't happening now. So it goes. I wonder how many poorly built townhouses they're going to fit on the property.
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