forums
new posts
donate
UER Store
events
location db
db map
search
members
faq
terms of service
privacy policy
register
login




Location DB > United States > Missouri > St. Louis > Carondelet Coke Plant
 Name
Carondelet Coke Plant
 Viewing Options
Log in to activate viewing options
 Database Info
created by memory_machine on 2/1/2006 10:14 PM
last modified by vgabnd on 7/19/2010 9:36 PM
 Viewability
Publically Viewable Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description

 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address

St. Louis, Missouri
United States
Owner: Land Reutilization Authority (St. Louis)
  • See a map of this location
  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  • air quality
  •  Interesting Features
    This site offers unlimited access to the entire plant. The fences are always open, and the site is used by locals for everything from paintball to dumping to fishing. The rooftop catwalks are accessible, and there is an amazing crane structure extending over the river on the property.

    *EDIT* Entire site is now a mountain of bricks. Only the stack is still standing.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1914
    Closed: 1987
     Required Equipment
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    This massive location was previously used to super heat coal into gaseous form until its abandonment in 1987.
     Media Coverage
    http://stlcin.miss...jectID=152&isInd=1

     Future Plans
    The city of St. Louis is currently taking proposals for future development of the site.
     Stories
    My second visit to Carondelet Coke
    Wed, Feb 1st, 2006
    posted by memory_machine


    Add your own story
     Photo Galleries
    Click to view gallery
    Carondelet Coke
    Wed, Feb 1st, 2006
    posted by memory_machine
    25 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    Mr.K's crap
    Sun, Apr 8th, 2007
    posted by Mr. Kalashnikov
    17 pictures


    Add your own photos

    Mark all galleries as Seen
     Web Links
    http://www.eco-absence.org/stl/car/
     Contribute

    Edit this Location
     Moderator Rating
    The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.

    This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 7/20/2010 9:20 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jul 20 10 at 21:20, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Jul 19 10 at 21:36, vgabnd changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Interesting Features
  • on Dec 13 08 at 7:47, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Dec 10 08 at 20:58, SubLunar changed the following: Accessibility
  • on Apr 9 07 at 2:35, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 8 07 at 1:18, Mr. Kalashnikov updated gallery picture IMG_0253.JPG
  • on Apr 8 07 at 1:18, Mr. Kalashnikov updated gallery picture IMG_0253.JPG
  • on Apr 8 07 at 1:18, Mr. Kalashnikov updated gallery picture IMG_0247.JPG
  • on Apr 8 07 at 1:18, Mr. Kalashnikov updated gallery picture IMG_0246.JPG
  • on Apr 8 07 at 1:18, Mr. Kalashnikov updated gallery picture IMG_0240.JPG
  •  Forum Threads about this Location
    New Thread
     Who's been looking?
    Click here to see who'se been looking.
     Report Problems
    Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info?
  • If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button.
  • If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it.
  • Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page.
  • Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator.



  • All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire.
    To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT
    View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield
    This page was generated for you in 140 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738846729 pages have been generated.