07 August, 2023

old coastguard station

 in Buncrana.



35 comments:

  1. This coast guard tower looks like a castle

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  2. ,,,it's nice to see it being preserved.

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  3. Impressive building. And nice extensions, too - though I could imagine a very modern style would fit, too.

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  4. I like the tower, nice looking building and sign. Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  5. Monumental! Wonderful building indeed. Thanks for the historic information too.

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  6. I wonder why those triangular protuberances under the windows. Strange.

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  7. That building was built for time!

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  8. This is a wonderful building. 1870 -- looks in great shape.

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  9. Part of a castle... that's what it looks like to me. ; )

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  10. wow 1870...I must say that the building is well maintained.

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  11. Great old tower. Glad the extension builders didn't paint it to match!

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  12. The Coastguard has always done important work saving lives. Interesting to see some of their history.

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  13. Oh wow... I love old architecture. This is such an incredible building! Great photos!

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  14. That's quite a tower on that building.

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  15. Things were built then to show this solidity of the government.

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  16. Buena perspectiva de esa torre. Desde su altura, se divisa bien el horizonte,
    Un abrazo

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  17. Very interesting
    an exciting place to visit

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  18. thecontemplativecat here. What a piece of history. Can a tourist peek inside?

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    1. I think someone bought it and made it in to apartments,

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  19. Wonderful old building.

    All the best Jan

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  20. Nice.
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  21. Interesting old building.
    Enjoyed catching up on your latest photos.

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  22. I would guess that this is no longer used.

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  23. What is it used for now? Looks very much usable as a museum probably,

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  24. Special place👍Wonderful😃

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  25. Es un edificio bien conservado. Te mando un beso. https://enamoradadelasletras.blogspot.com/

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  26. Hola!parece la torre de un castillo, se ve muy bien cuidado el edificio. Saludos

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  27. Thank you for this post.
    Wonderful memories: the Coast Guard was my job.

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  28. Um edifício com História e um nobre propósito: a vigilância da zona costeira!
    Gostei de ver! Um grande abraço!
    Ana

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