NewsMay 24, 2013

The former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house is owned by Quinn Strong who plans to renovate it. Originally built as Marquette School and later known as the Pike Lodge, the building has fallen into disrepair over the years.

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The former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, known as the Pike Lodge, stands Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, known as the Pike Lodge, stands Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Quinn Strong talks about the former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house that he plans to renovate Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Quinn Strong talks about the former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house that he plans to renovate Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The back side of former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The back side of former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The rear exit of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The rear exit of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The old coal chute of the former Marquette School is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The old coal chute of the former Marquette School is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The basement area of the former Pike Lodge is not original to the school building, as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The basement area of the former Pike Lodge is not original to the school building, as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The front of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The front of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The entrance stairs at the former Pike Lodge lead to the two former classrooms when the building was Marquette School, as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The entrance stairs at the former Pike Lodge lead to the two former classrooms when the building was Marquette School, as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The entrance to the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The entrance to the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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Quinn Strong discusses the former Pike Lodge that he plans to renovate Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Quinn Strong discusses the former Pike Lodge that he plans to renovate Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The south room of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The south room of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The original tin ceiling of the former Marquette School, later the Pike Lodge, is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The original tin ceiling of the former Marquette School, later the Pike Lodge, is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
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The room on the north side of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The room on the north side of the former Pike Lodge is seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
This room at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house was for members only as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau. When the building was Marquette School, the room was a teacher's office and later a library. It was located at the rear of the building between the two classrooms.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com This room at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house was for members only as seen Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Cape Girardeau. When the building was Marquette School, the room was a teacher's office and later a library. It was located at the rear of the building between the two classrooms.
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The former Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house is owned by Quinn Strong who plans to renovate it. Originally built as Marquette School and later known as the Pike Lodge, the building has fallen into disrepair over the years.

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