The brutal Sunday scene at the former New Hope Missionary Baptist Church was caught by a reader on Goliad St. in First Ward this weekend.  The 1940s structure is making way for new CitySide townhomes; 3 lots in the new 7-way split will face Goliad, while the other 4 keep watch on Crockett St. Here’s a look from Crockett at building’s insides spilling out under the guiding influence of that excavator, and of the corner tower’s last stand:
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- Previously on Swamplot: Old New Hope Church Site in First Ward Marked Up for Townhomes
Photos: Mike B
Last Stand in First Ward
Good, finally this property will become a productive member of society by paying property taxes and not steal tax subsidies as in decades prior.
Yo, commonsense. Let me know when you become a productive member of society. K thanks. Bye
haha wq u bit
I suppose no one tried to salvage the four stained glass windows that were there. Surprised the church congregation didn’t even want those.
@commonsense Are you euphoric in your enlightenment?