Located at Knox Place Melbourne, Coop’s Shot Tower and Flanking Building were erected in 1889-90 and consist of a two storey, three bay brick structure dominated by a fifty metre high castellated tower. The Tower was used for the manufacture of lead shot until closing in 1960. It remained unoccupied until being incorporated into the Melbourne Central shopping centre in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Today's Quote: Where is the Princess? In the Tower waiting for us to rescue her - Shrek.
It is great to see old buildings kept and incorporated into the city. They have an intreresting history. I visited one in Tasmania.
ReplyDeleteWe had a shot tower in my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. This is a wonderfully creative way to preserve that history. Great images!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI loved the perspective and so perfect shot!
Léia
nice shoot..
ReplyDeleteand great architecture,...
goodjob!
Awesome image.
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd seen this when I visited Melbourne.
The perspective in the photo makes the tower seem quite taller than it actually is.
ReplyDeletehee hee
We hope the princess is soon rescued!
Welcome back! I like this, a lot! And your photos are stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing perspective. These are really neat shots. They almost give the sense of spinning.
ReplyDeleteLove the angle and geometry. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really enjoy seeing your part of the world through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots. My first time to see this Tower.I love to visit there one day
ReplyDeleteGood shot!
ReplyDeleteHey, you're back! Missed you!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are totally surreal!
an interesting persective
ReplyDeleteAmazing perspectives! Great shots indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe sign is so funny - and unexpected - with the beautiful old ironwork. Nice perspective!
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awesome perspective!
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