Monday, September 1, 2014

Capewell Horse Nail Co.


The 1900-vintage Capewell Horse Nail Co. building has been abandoned for decades.  
There is currently a proposal to spend $26 million to redevelop the structure into 72 apartments.

Here's hoping!

The September theme for City Daily Photo bloggers is "Rust and Ruin."
Please click here to see how other CDP bloggers have interpreted this theme.
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27 comments:

  1. AndySeptember 1, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    It truly looks like it should be demolished. Just saying.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 1, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    No demand for horse nails these days, I suppose. I can see it's going to take a considerable investment to make it an attractive building.

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  3. BirdmanSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    This takes care of the theme. Are these steps to nowhere?

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  4. HalcyonSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Great "rusty" shot for the theme day. Like you, I hope they won't let it go totally to ruin! I bet this would be a neat place to live.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    What an excellent image Jack... 26 million, phew! Looking forward to seeing the restoration :)

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  6. EG CameraGirlSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    If it's ever redeveloped, I hope you'll share some photos. Neat shot of the fire escape, Jack.

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  7. Luis GomezSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    So good!

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  8. SharonSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    I think they might have to replace that fire escape.

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Hopefully the conversion to residential use will occur. I wonder what they will call it. Horse Nail Flats?

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  10. MersadSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Perfect for the theme. I also like the view looking up.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. KarlSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Nice composition, Jack!

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  12. MoSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I always feel a little sad that everything gets turned into apartments. Great choice for theme day - which I forgot again.

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  13. RedPatSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    It looks like it will make a fine apartment building! Solid brick with lots of windows and probably good solid floors - better than many new builds.

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  14. VirginiaSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I love a good and rusty fire escape! Unfortunately around here, there are far too many abandoned buildings that are in dire need of a reno!
    V

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  15. Peter van den BesselaarSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Those old buildings are gold (not rust gheghe :-)

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  16. Sylvia KSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Terrific shot for the day, Jack, but I do hope they don't continue to abandon the building!

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  17. cieldequimperSeptember 1, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Oh well my hat down to you Sir.

    (But, I have to say I'm ever so slightly disappointed: you didn't manage to get anyone to pose for you? No squatter? Not even a stray cat? :-))

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  18. LoisSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Definitely a good shot for the theme. I do hope the proposal goes through!

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  19. jennyfrecklesSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    It doesn't look attractive but maybe they could renovate it well. It has huge windows. A good shot for the theme anyway.

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  20. William KendallSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I like the lines!

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  21. MichelleSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    A reno with a modern-industrial feel, no doubt?!

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  22. RandySeptember 1, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    Marvelous composition.

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  23. Oakland Daily PhotoSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    Wonderful abstract pattern in this capture. Thanks for your kind words.

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  24. paulSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Zigzag stairs on a grid, and a bit of rust - great capture of the theme.

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  25. KateSeptember 3, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    I cannot remember the last time I have seen a fire escape. Their form and pattern have always interested me. Good choice.

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  26. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Love your perspective, Jack! Great entry on the theme.

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  27. CaTSeptember 4, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    oh no, there was another theme day! where do all the months go!!! :)

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