These were taken in St. Paul near where the 3M tapes and adhesive plants used to be near E 7th and Minnehaha in St. Paul. I believe there used to be a Whirlpool plant in the area too and not too far away are the remains of the old Hamm’s brewery which was another great source of jobs. There are vacant homes and empty commercial buildings of all sizes around town and in most towns around the country. I once worked in this area. There is a vacant lot where my office used to be.
yard sale
It looks like they gave up on the house and decided to try selling the yard instead.
history
Does that house have a fireplace?