Several weeks ago, Mrs. Ulcer and I took a road trip to attend my daughter's college graduation. Since I posted our adventures in the South forum many of you may have missed it but in case you're interested here are the links:

Part I
http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Part II
http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0

Part III
http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0


I ended the story with a single photo of a building that I have been wanting to explore for years but just havent had the chance. Rather than add another 2 dozen pictures to an already photo/story heavy thread I decided to make it a stand alone topic.

As many of you know, I really dont take very good photos and I think I can count on one hand the number of times I've posted on this forum. I'm doing so now not because I'm particularly proud of these (I'm not) but because I want to reach a wider audience due to the historical significance of this location.

I will not name the place here in text but I will say that it is extremely well known and listed as a Texas historical site as well as being on the National Register. That being said, I fear it's longevity is coming to a rapid conclusion.

Ever since I ran across an article about this place I have been fascinated by it. Some locations just speak to you and for some reason this one always has. It's importance in educating black females in a state that has never really appreciated such things cannot be understated. It allowed for generations of African Americans to enter a middle class that was otherwise completely out of reach. Today it stands in virtual ruins but its beauty and it's importance still shine on. Sitting atop a small hill it still exudes pride even after its closing some 45 years later. I'm honored to have been able to visit it and walk the same halls that for 95 years was one of the only sources of higher education to blacks in the state. I hope you enjoy the set.

More images can be found here:
https://www.flickr.../72157684555538786

DSC_0094 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0093 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0085 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0080 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0076 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0075 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0069 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0068 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0065 by John Galt, on Flickr

DSC_0059 by John Galt, on Flickr

I don't know, I think there's some pretty good shots here (coming from a complete amateur, of course)! 0076 is my favorite. I love explore-y road trips and I'm glad you stuck part of this one on the photo forum.

This place looks beautiful!

That is one very, to use a British term, shagged building.

Really enjoyed seeing this place through your pics once again before it bites the dust. From your shots it doesnt look like it will be long now. Such a shame.

Your 5th shot was one of my favorite inside shots. I took a fancy to the same view then i was there, lol :

http://s769.photob...pg.html?sort=3&o=5


Has the stairs of doom completely collapsed now?!?

http://s769.photob...g.html?sort=3&o=19

btw, you have some Good captures here PU.

Thanks guys! It really is an incredible place and its sad to see it in its current state. Mookster summed it up pretty well - it's shagged. In answer to your question Misunderstood, no I didn't see the stairs. Just about all of the floors have collapsed and are now either in the basement or piled on top of the first floor. There was a fire escape leading to the 3rd floor but it was shaky as hell and I figured that the flooring up top that remained was probably about as firm as balsa wood!

Still a beautiful building despite the decay. Glad you were able to get some shots before a strong storm does this place in...

Very Cool and Slight disturbingly interesting