04/20/2010

Barger Street Blues

 If there is actually anyone out there reading the New Yokel beyond Blacksburg, this is for you.


BARGET_STREET

Barger Street, the curious yellow brick road of Blacksburg, which lead to nowhere, is being torn down for what I believe is a parking garage. That crazy brick bungalow on the corner, no more. The Spanish style stucco house, no more. Just so you know.

 

Apr 20, 2010 8:23:49 PM

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Serious

I've staggered along on that street many a night. Saw a lot of great bands at the brick house too. It will be missed.

Posted by: Serious | 04/21/2010 at 06:41 AM

Jonathan Hartley

This deeply saddens me. I lived in 209 (the white house beside the brick house) for three glorious years. We threw countless parties, bands in the basement, dj's on the front porch, mud pits, pure ridiculousness. Never once had the cops come. The beauty of a private street in the middle of it all. RIP Barger St. You will be missed.

Posted by: Jonathan Hartley | 12/19/2010 at 07:28 AM

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