Youngstown, OH:
We're in the midst of finals this week. But it was so beautiful out, we took a drive to Youngstown, OH, one of the largest shrinking cities in the midwest United States. The initiatives to save Youngstown are happening in part with the help of the community itself. Hear! Here!
This very quaint structure is obviously abandoned and beyond renovation. We didn't get close enough to see what was inside, but judging from its exterior, there may not be a lot to salvage. The wood is rotting and stones and front door appear to be in decent shape. Funny thing is that the chimney bricks look new!
There is a green wall growing on this side of the home (not the large weed in the middle but smaller vines are weaving their way along the the bottom edges). It may be worth it to make a trip back to see how much more will grow along this exterior wall, if the home is still standing. Maybe one of us will get the nerve to get closer to that window and take a peek inside. *note to selves-wear boots*
