Former tobacco warehouse

The former tobacco warehouse in Greenock is very typical of industrial buildings of the late 19th century.

Built of red brick with contrasting yellow brick detail.

I love this type of architecture.  You can read more details on the Buildings At Risk website

It was also used in the past as a bonded warehouse for whisky storage.

I showed some pictures of the warehouse interior in a previous post.  Just look at the brickwork details -

Hopefully this building can be saved, but there are so many worthy buildings in Greenock - such a shame that they can't all be rescued!

Open doors and shadows

Yesterday was a Doors Open Day in Greenock and I visited the old 19th century former Tobacco Warehouse on Clarence Street in Greenock.

The building a huge empty space and the afternoon sun was streaming through the windows.

Got some great shadow shots.  Joining with Shadow Shot Sunday.

I'll be posting more photographs of this incredible building very soon.