Down at the docks on Kennedy Quay in Cork lies the old brick Odlum’s building. It faces north so hardly gets any sun and especially so at this time of year. As a result, it is all too easy for this red brick building to go unnoticed. It’s a shame really as up close the building is a bit of a gem, despite falling into a bit of disrepair as you can see by the image below.
Hopefully you may also appreciate an oft overlooked building here in Cork.
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Such a Shame to think that this building is going to be demolished
Do the planning authority have any sense of what this building represents both architecturally but also historically.
People of cork I am asking you to join with me to protect this beautiful building that has endless potential
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If this building is to be demolished it is a tragedy. It should not happen – at least part of the facade should be retained IMHO. What is happening with the site Mick?
MM 🍀
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Yeah lack of fine details are often missing when we see new buildings – very well captured… 🙂
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Thank you, 🍀
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Wow – fabulous shot of that faded beauty!
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Thank you Lady Fi for your comment (feedback is always welcomed) and have a great day. MM 🍀
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They don’t build them like that anymore unfortunately. Lovely shot. 🙂
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Thanks Laura, MM 🍀
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I often wonder why today’s buildings lack the fine details in the brickwork and metalwork of the earlier eras.
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I agree, its all glass and shine in the main. Thanks for commenting Canna Sue, really appreciated. MM 🍀
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As is so often the case, age and decay have only added their own imprimaturs to the original beauty, giving it further layers of mystery and meaning. Lovely shot!
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Thank you Kathryn, I agree fully with your words on the effect of age on many historic buildings. Gives a bit of character, MM 🍀
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It looks like a lot of craftsmen worked on the building.
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Done up it would look so impressive…..🍀
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I bet that was an amazing building in it’s time.
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Me too, I can just see all the carts going to and fro and ships unloading to its front….🍀
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