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After the Tornado: Union Boulevard

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Heading north on Union Boulevard, we see the damage to Waterman Place; normally the house above and below are largely shielded from view but with the trees destroyed, they are exposed.

Many of the windows on the Chesterfield, below, have been blown out; I have been told that throughout the area affected by the tornado, many windows were shattered by flying debris such as terracotta.

Kingsbury Place was also heavily damaged.

Again, trees that had grown over generations were savaged.

Luckily, the gates, including the unique sculpture, seem to be unscathed.

Looking east down Westminster Place, we can again see how the streetscape has been transformed forever.

Washington Terrace was also hit.

Unfortunately, the gatehouse of Washington Place has been damaged, with its pinnacle knocked off; at least the roof has been wrapped with tarp to prevent further water damage.

We then approach the intersection of Delmar Boulevard.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, which I could have sworn closed a couple of years ago, was hit hard. The entire roof decking of the northern half of the nave has been completely ripped off, exposing the vaulting to the weather. This is not good at all. I do not know how quickly the damage from rain and the weather can be arrested.

I was told the windows of this apartment building were knocked out by flying debris.

I’m not sure what happened to the roof of Union Avenue Christian Church, but it looks like it was damaged by the tornado.

Basically every institution north of Delmar, whether it’s a church, library, school or other building has been damaged. It is truly heartrending to see.


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