Historic Coast Guard Station - the tree that lost its branch which fell into the side of the building - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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The historic Coast Guard Station in
Milwaukee on
McKinley Marina may sooned be destroyed. I have always found the building to be very interesting. It's a 92 year building that has experienced two fires since it was abandoned in 1972. I would love to take a look inside myself (I suspect it's full of photographic opportunities). Some people find it an eyesore and I disagree completely. It's a lovely old structure.
The following is a good article with excellent photos about the restoration funding effort:
http://milwaukeestreets.blogspot.com/2007/10/coast-guard-station-salvation.htmlAs you can see, even in the few months since October 2007, it has experienced further damage include a tree falling on the south side of the building.
Here's a current article from JS Online:
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=573278Enjoy the pics, it may be the last we see of her.
Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - the back of the building with the boat launches - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station rear of building with boat launches - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - the bridge over the boat launches - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - the lookout tower - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - the tree branch that smashed into the side of the building -Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - the tree branch that smashed into the side of the building -Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Historic Coast Guard Station - Milwaukee WI - Jan 30 2008 - photo by Mike Fisk
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Here's Soul Amp's top ten songs:
http://www.soul-amp.com/Top_Ten_Songs.html
Here's the Milwaukee Skyline during warmer weather:
http://soul-amp.blogspot.com/2007/10/sailing-in-milwaukee.html
Here's some coldest day in 2008 in Milwaukee pics:
http://soul-amp.blogspot.com/2008/01/coldest-day-in-milwaukee-2008-milwaukee.html
Here's some pics of a stranded sail boat from 2007:
http://soul-amp.blogspot.com/2007/12/chinook-34-wrecked-milwaukee-sailboat.html