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About two years ago we photographed this area during a period of time when it appeared that it was
a habitat for homeless people passing through Topeka, KS. A revisit to this area located in North Topeka
on the North side of the Kansas River, and beneath a supporting tower of the North Topeka Avenue
bridge revealed an entirely different look and environment.
Through an unlocked open gate is an area that has been frequented by Mexican migrants and
others that are often observed walking on and across the nearby Cotton Belt Railroad bridge.
The graffito was artistically created with spray paint cans, too numerous to count in our haste
to take these pictures while the area was unoccupied at nine o'clock in the morning.
Three to four landings and full stair cases are on both sides beneath this enclosed area,
and one can climb to right beneath the pavement of the North Topeka Bridge.
An iron door with a chain was located at the very top on one side and went into a closed area
directly beneath and in the center of the bridge. In this area we could see old iron pipes
and several other objects that were indistinguishable.
Views to the West towards the Cotton Belt Rail Road bridge above and over the
Kansas River. The stone and gravel area is a flood dike located on the North side
and adjacent to the Kansas River.