Friday, May 24, 2013

Great Western Power Company

The white building with the smoke stack was originally the Great Western Power Company, a steam generation plant in the 20s.  The operation shut down in the 30s and most recently has been converted into a huge gym.  Along with standard workouts they offer yoga and rock and rope climbing classes.  The smoke stack figures catch the eye for blocks around.  The cirrus clouds are common in the late afternoon.  Linked to Skywatch Friday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:00 AM
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12 comments:

  1. KateMay 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    The smoke stack figures make the building unique.

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  2. Photo CacheMay 23, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    haven't seen this building before.

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  3. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 23, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    If this old building can be saved and re-used, then why not yesterday's Southern Pacific Station? Nice use of the smoke stack for advertising.

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Wow!Nice old chimney and converted power plant

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  5. LizMay 24, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Cool find! Happy sky watching.

    My sky.

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  6. Gerald (SK14)May 24, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Love the decoration on the chimney

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  7. From The HeartMay 24, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Great ,interesting photo!

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  8. Susie of ArabiaMay 24, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I love that they kept the smokestack and reinvented it as an eye catching ad for the business. Clever and cute!

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  9. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 24, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    That smokestak made my day. You find the best art!

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  10. LauraMay 24, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    that smokestack is a lovely touch to the architecture!

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  11. TameraMay 24, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Oakland has so many cool old buildings!

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  12. Bob CroweMay 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Symbols of the activity inside? Looks like a runner, a cyclist and someone sitting in the lotus position.

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