There’s something about that old brick building with the racing sign in front. It looks vacant but maybe at night it comes alive with gambling? It was once a casino but that went bust. The sign remains at the front entrance making an iconic building look more mysterious.

Graffiti art at the rear. The side shows a suture where the front quarter was added. The suture reveals unreinforced masonry in the back and reinforced in the front. See photo. At this point a roof line was added that extends out several feet at the front like the brim of a hat. A window is open at the third floor and I hear voices. It’s not a vacant building. Today it houses a cultural center and a collection of graffiti art. The building is also a party venue.

Built in 1921 by Knights of Columbus. Housed Masons and for a time was party palace with multiple floors and dancing. Finally it became a casino. Lately it’s a cultural center and holds a collection of graffiti art.