Bridge Tender's Office for Northern Ave swing bridge

What is this decrepit building in front of Rowes Wharf? If you know anything about it, its history or future, please post. Thank you!

This building is the old bridge tenders office for the Northern Avenue swing bridge.

Thank you for taking the trouble to register and comment, emoran!! With that information, I was able to locate this about the bridge and realize there is a sign on the bridge with much the same information. Even if the bridge is saved, what's the fate of this building? Do you know?

The building has been condemmed by the city. It is considered a fire hazard and may be torn down. All I know.

Again, thank you. It looks like it is about to fall down of it's own accord. Sad to lose this intriguing bit of history, but it's hard to think who might have the money or interest to restore it.

(would you happen to be the emoran who is related to Ann?)

Wicked...I was wondering the same thing. Thx for the info. I wonder if it could be restored and turned into something useful?

Hi Richard --

I'm not in the historic preservation business, but my guess is that this is a wooden building -- in a very wet environment -- and that making it safe to use would probably mean rebuilding it with new wood -- probably hard to justify from either a preservation or economic perspective.

Thanks for stopping by. Nice to find someone else intrigued by the building.

I'm sure you're right. It is really captured well in this photograph. Very true and emotional representation of the building. Well done. I just wish something economically viable could be done here. Like making it into a restaurant, bar or something that would keep a focus on the building while entertaining the new tourist and local population driven to the area of late. IDK I suppose I just really like this building for some reason.

Me too.

Wow! Really it is very rare! Greetings, lm

Hi Lui! You have a great collection of caducity tagged photos yourself! Welcome to the caducity club! Penny

Since taking this photo, I’ve learned more. For a bit of history and a hint of possible future plans, see these photos of the related swing bridge, one in the swung open postion and one in the closed postion.

But just because I have a tad more info doesn’t mean I’m finished with this house and bridge – they still hold plenty of mystery and intrigue, and I’m still hoping someone with another tidbit of info will post it here! Thanks!

Indeed catching the eye. Like it.

Best christmas wishes from Germany.