The Ville, The Greater Ville. 9/25

The absence of Trees & its link to Poverty

North St. Louis City became a LOT less green during the last few months. The tornado blew the bark and branches off of the trees. Many of the trees have been removed. Others still stand with damaged branches. And then it didn't rain for over two months to help the surviving trees.
As homes were razed so were trees on empty lots.
Mayor, please consider planting tress as your plan unfolds.

The Zig Zag

The Ville. I photo it every week.

Hey, Nice Tool

Yep, that's what I said to my mechanic as he rushed by me in the waiting room. I thought it would slide over his head but no he laughed. I took a photo to illustrate my wit to Pist when I noticed the old spelling of my last name. I asked if his people were from BLLVLL and lo, we are related along the line.

Coal Hauling during The Golden Hour

Self Portrait by Matthew Smith AKA Brick Dog

By a revered friend, Mad Matt.

One must dress The Part

When attending performances at The Rep. This necklace collection was for the Cottage.

Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church - Kingsway East

With a missing outer course of Buff Brick.

Signs & Billboards - The Ville and The Greater Ville

And one on Olive.

The Ville. North St.Louis City. During the Thunderstorm.

I was delivering food to the camp. I was met with hugsand people who offered to unload the trunk.

School's Out Forever

Euclid School. Ponderous Romanesque Revival style designed by a German. So sturdy that the tornado only *budged* part of the roof. INO, this school survived as a blatant eff you.
Chris, over at St. Louis Patina, wrote an article on this school in 2020.

Fountain Park - North St. Louis City. After the thunderstorm, 9/23

I can't wait to see the results!

The suspense is killing me!!! photo captured 9/20/2025.