Previous photo Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital | Epicenter Next photo
Broken

Broken

Some modernizations have altered some of the tile work, such as the electrical conduit in this photograph. Most of the damage appears to be from neglect, as the tiles peel off the wall and shatter on the floor.
Bookmark and Share More info
comments

Please remember that the comments posted here are not the opinions of opacity.us or its affiliates.

Still a great find Motts.
A D Nilsen
Wed 08-11-2010
So unique and detailed. What a shame its starting to peel and fall :(
LucieLou
Wed 08-11-2010
these are wonderful. it's amazing they are still so intact, although i suppose tile holds up well.
rowan
Wed 08-11-2010
almost looks 3D.
money
Wed 08-11-2010
It has stood up well to neglect. The teal color is so beautiful. I like the painting.
TootUncommon
Wed 08-11-2010
wow would love to have seen it back when..
Charity
Thu 08-12-2010
that little boy is missing his face :(
Joe
Thu 08-12-2010
Amazing Motts that you can see these things first handed,but we are blessed to have a friend like you who shares with us who can not be there.
Ferdy
Thu 08-12-2010
Beautiful.
Dawn Michelle
Thu 08-12-2010
Yeah that boy is missing his face.....kinda scary. Its a shame all those electrical outlets had to be put over the tiles....what a waste.....it ruins all that beautiful tile work.
blue lamp
Thu 08-12-2010
you just don't see craftsmanship like this any more. most building nowadays are just thrown up in a hurry to save money on construction. these mosaics are extraordinary.
glenn
Fri 08-13-2010
I wish this place could be preserved, Its a shame to see it fade away
jackieB
Sun 08-15-2010
as fascinating as it is -that had to be creepy. and sad.
rcm
Sun 08-15-2010
That green shell in the corner almost looks like a switch cover or something.....
Junkyardave
Sun 08-15-2010
...or maybe just part of the beautiful wrought iron support
Junkyardave
Sun 08-15-2010
To think the effort they went to, to make this out of different sized pieces of tile, nowadays they'd just tile the lot and paint on it.
Matt
Tue 08-17-2010
probably is a switch cover..
Cat
Sun 08-29-2010
wow great find
Ash
Tue 08-31-2010
A similar motif to a certificate of some sort that I've seen from the "Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children".
STL girl
Tue 09-07-2010
It's still way cool! You don't find treasures like this very often.
Saywardstudio
Sun 10-17-2010
Whoever did the electrical conduit on the wall sure did a hack job.
Larry D
Wed 11-02-2011

Comments pertaining to real location names, methods of entering the property, promotions or advertisements, off-topic discussion and general flaming, as well as those submitted under various aliases are subject to immediate deletion and your ip address being banned from this website. By submitting your comment you agree to these terms. Visit the forum for off-topic and general discussion. To prevent your comment from being removed and to help keep this site uncluttered, please read more about comments on opacity.

Memories and stories from past employees, visitors or patients are gratefully welcomed, they help keep these places alive!

 
Previous photo Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital | Epicenter Next photo