Abandoned farmhouse in Yorkville

This one's days are numbered.  Located in a rapidly-developing community of exurbs and chain restaurants, this house sits adjacent to townhouses so new you can still smell the VOCs.  Though much of the area is still comprised of farmland, it seems that every time I drive into Yorkville, there are new townhouses popping up in the middle of farm fields accompanied by people driving big trucks and SUVs.  I figure the next time I'm out that way, this house will be gone.

The home has already been ravaged by scrappers.  As you can see, every bit of siding has been removed.  Once a family's dream house, it now sits, undignified, awaiting demolition by a new wave of people bent on capitalizing on the area's seemingly booming housing market.

Part of a new housing development can be seen in the background of this photo.  Right across the street is a confusing maze of townhouses, complete with multicar garages and lawns so new, the turf rolls are still discernible.  Add to that, a quick, cheap, sloppy pavement job and white-as-snow sidewalks and driveways, and you've got the makings of the perfect community for those who wish to shelter their children from any perceived "dangers" the city and even suburbs might offer.  They may enjoy the breathtaking views of endless cornfields while they drink their overpriced coffee each morning.

Stoop castle

Have a seat

One last breath...close your eyes, the pain doesn't last.