I knew Prince Hall was coming down this summer, but when I arrived on campus this past Sunday and saw the huge hole where I had had class a mere month ago, I was totally floored. Gone. Just like that. The history, the detailed and intimate architecture... gone. Evidently the building was not worth the immense trouble it would take to update it and so, down it went.
I'm not really sure where I stand on the issue. Not that it's really an issue anymore, as the building is no more than rubble now. But, I mean, the building was beautiful and full of an irreplaceable history (and perhaps a ghost or two, as it is rumored). And yet... I must admit that the inside was not wholly practical for use as classroom and office space. I will say conclusively, tho, that I mourn the loss along with many fellow students and St. Louis residents.
Rest in peace, dear Prince.
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