06 July 2009

Russ Alley

 
I think I know OTR pretty well. But everyday I notice new things. Sunday, while walking down Republic Street, between Green and Liberty, I noticed this gated alley. I am generally negative on privatized public space, but was pleasantly surprised by this short section of alleyway. Places where 2 alleys intersect in the middle of block are usually pretty unsafe places anyway.

I think all the buildings that surround this alley are part of a project called St. Anthony Village, which is a "renter equity program" consisting of 28 apartments. From what I have seen, it is a peaceful part of the neighborhood.

Here is Russ Alley on an auditor's map. It runs e/w below the yellow highlighted building and a few other buildings. The gated section runs from Republic Street to Goose Alley:
 


1635 Republic, gate on alley:
 


The eastern end of the alley, here unfenced to the left of this red building, runs out to Vine Street:  

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good to hear it's a safe place. Sure wasn't when I lived there in the mid 70's.