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Another reason why locals probably hate Scn’s neglect; that building has historic significance and was designed by a celebrated local architect, R.W. Foote:

“New Haven at the turn of the 20th century was about to enter its last big development boom before the World Wars and the Great Depression would severely limit building activity. Residential development began to spread west of the city center, and the planned development of Beaver Hills was followed by a surge of building in Westville just south of the district.

All of this had an effect on the district as new Neo-Classical Revival-style buildings began to appear. The Masonic Temples at 949 Whalley Avenue (1926) and 903-11 Whalley Avenue (1912-13), and the Alfred Minor building at 833 Whalley Avenue (1906-07), were among the new buildings bringing distinction to the district in the early 20th century.

The Westville Masonic Temple Association commissioned R.W. Foote to design a Masonic lodge in 1926. It is the most prominent example of Classical Revival style architecture in the Westville area. R.W. Foote was an acknowledged leader among New Haven architects of the time. In addition to elaborate private homes around the city, he also designed the building at 124 Temple Street for the United Illuminating Company (1909).” -From nhpt.org

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You express yourself like an open book. congratulations 👍🏻

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These photos are perfect representations or codifications of THE TOXIC ROT that this "church" is rooted in.

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What a perfect metaphor for the current state of the Clampire. A cracked, rusted out plow next to a rusty, yellow van by a barely there mOrg. The 'new' one is a great piece of old Masonic Lodge architecture that hasn't been touched or taxed in 10 year. How many $cienoes are there in New Haven? Apparently, not enough to get the new mOrg up and running. And are you running when you have 2 staff and 1 'student'? New Haven isn't limping along, it is crawling like a man with one broken leg.

Thanks Patty, I loved your pics.

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Scientology certainly is 'clearing the planet' of its own credibility and usefulness...their empty public spaces says it all. In the world of Scientology all that glitters sure as hell is NOT gold. Question: What IS David Miscavaige doing with all his time!?!?!?!? Is he not doing a Data Series eval to find the WHY of these empty structures? Answer: No...there is no time left in his day after abasing and imprisoning his staff! Alas, the emperor has no new clothes.

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it looks like a trap house

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Trap house or crack house? Six of one, half dozen...:)

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yes where you buy dope and crack

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Wish all these city tax collectors would get together and pressure the IRS to remove $cn tax exempt status

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Amen!

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Patty, thanks for verifying what we now see full blown. The effect we are all having on Scientology as more and more people find out the truth about the fraudulent organization. Awesome news from New Haven.

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