The Contradictions of Cairo Illinois! (7-04)

[@markbarnes4358]

The dilapidated and dissolving farmhouse reminds me of Horton Foote's play "Trip to Bountiful" Geraldine Page's last film performance. Beautiful video.

[@travelswithtrigger]

It reminds me of old broken down houses ;)) Thanks!

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

I really enjoyed your vid. TY😊 Cairo IL is indeed a very special place with a lot of history. I was born a couple hours north in central IL 66 years ago and we have always pronounced it Karo just like the corn syrup.

[@travelswithtrigger]

Thanks "Rusty" and for the further clarification on the pronunciation of Cairo (Karo)! The first time I came here I was in awe and sad at the same time. It has such wonderful buildings mixed in with the ruins and vacant plots. Did you ever visit there before it declined? I am guessing it was amazing!

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

@@travelswithtrigger Hi there, I was there as a kid in the early 70s for the first time. The decline was well underway after the race riots of the late 1960s. Last time I was there was 2019. Pretty much a ghost town. Very sad. Hi Trigger 🐶🐕🦮

[@travelswithtrigger]

Wow, that's earlier than I thought although I knew of the problems in the '60's. Thanks for the info--and Trigger says Hi back!