Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Wallace Ave Water Tower

You don't see too many of these old water towers about town any more but this one remains at what had been a Canadian General Electric building that has been converted into a variety of studios. This whole area which had been industrial has been converted to either studio or apartment/condo space. I showed an image of this tower in a nearby art installation 2 years ago - click here. I'll show a close-up of the tank tomorrow.
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15 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 17, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I hope they leave it up. It's iconic and funky and great fun! I remember the first time I saw water tanks in Manhattan. Blew me away!

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  2. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJuly 17, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Gorgeous building - but love the water tower - you are right you don't see many of them anymore -

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Nice shot!

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  4. Paul in Powell RiverJuly 17, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I'm a cynic - it's probably still there because it would cost to much to take it down!

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  5. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 17, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I really like the movement to convert warehouses and factories into living spaces. You can feel from your photo that the area is revitalized and the building sparkles in its revitalization. Hope the tower stays. Makes a good landmark.

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  6. EG CameraGirlJuly 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Great use of space, I think.

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  7. DebJuly 17, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Wonder if the studio residents love it or hate it!

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  8. AlanJuly 17, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    A very cool building, and nicely photographed Pat!

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  9. JackJuly 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    It is more than a little bit sad seeing the North American industrial base shrinking and the old buildings turned into residences. I would like to see a few more smokestacks churning out goods made on this continent by workers being paid a decent wage.

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  10. RandyJuly 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    They are rare. Love it.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    It's certainly a towering tower, weather looks good too?!?

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  12. Michael RowlandJuly 18, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Interesting water tower, there are still lots in NYC. I drove through Toronto Monday, buying leather, I was looking out the window watching to see if I could see you out shooting buildings or graffiti,,,M

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  13. HalcyonJuly 18, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Those old water towers are so nostalgic!

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 18, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Like jack, i think it's great that they are doing something constructive with the old factory buildings but a shame about the businesses and jobs aspect. I vote the water tower stays!

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  15. SharonJuly 18, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I hadn't given the missing water towers much thought until you mentioned it here. You are so right, you don't see these very often any longer.

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