in Buncrana.
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This coast guard tower looks like a castle
ReplyDelete,,,it's nice to see it being preserved.
ReplyDeleteGood to have reminders of the past.
ReplyDeleteBuilt to last.
ReplyDeleteImpressive building. And nice extensions, too - though I could imagine a very modern style would fit, too.
ReplyDeleteI like the tower, nice looking building and sign. Take care, have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteMonumental! Wonderful building indeed. Thanks for the historic information too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why those triangular protuberances under the windows. Strange.
ReplyDeleteThat building was built for time!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful building. 1870 -- looks in great shape.
ReplyDeletePart of a castle... that's what it looks like to me. ; )
ReplyDeletewow 1870...I must say that the building is well maintained.
ReplyDeleteGreat old tower. Glad the extension builders didn't paint it to match!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so strong.
ReplyDeleteThe Coastguard has always done important work saving lives. Interesting to see some of their history.
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I love old architecture. This is such an incredible building! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a tower on that building.
ReplyDeleteImpressive, Bill!
ReplyDeleteThings were built then to show this solidity of the government.
ReplyDeleteBuena perspectiva de esa torre. Desde su altura, se divisa bien el horizonte,
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Very interesting
ReplyDeletean exciting place to visit
thecontemplativecat here. What a piece of history. Can a tourist peek inside?
ReplyDeleteI think someone bought it and made it in to apartments,
DeleteWonderful old building.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Nice.
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Interesting old building.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed catching up on your latest photos.
I would guess that this is no longer used.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it used for now? Looks very much usable as a museum probably,
ReplyDeleteSpecial place👍Wonderful😃
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ReplyDeleteIt looks a good solid building.
ReplyDeleteHola!parece la torre de un castillo, se ve muy bien cuidado el edificio. Saludos
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post.
ReplyDeleteWonderful memories: the Coast Guard was my job.
excellent shots
ReplyDeleteUm edifício com História e um nobre propósito: a vigilância da zona costeira!
ReplyDeleteGostei de ver! Um grande abraço!
Ana
Nice write-up! I think more people are starting to realise that improving their current home can be more cost-effective than moving.
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