Cates has housing in a similar range of states, but the emphasis is unfortunately more on abandonment. Numerous vacant lots pockmark the 5500-5600 blocks of the street.

Top: a beautiful old house converted into a small church.

Center: A wood-sided house, a rarity in St. Louis.

Bottom: the remains of an apartment block that likely will not stand for much longer.

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