Mystery on the James River by allie912

Mystery on the James River

I saw this structure along the banks of the James River as we crossed the Manchester Bridge. I am curious as to its age and purpose. My husband thought it might be a Civil War storage facility bricked over. I can't even hazard a guess. Any ideas?
I have no clue what it could be but it is a very good picture.. You did a great job capturing it!
May 9th, 2010  
Thanks, Tracy, for making me realize I could use this for the weekly theme!
May 9th, 2010  
Very cool. I did a quick google search and I found a reference to a turn of the century chlorination facility. It did say that it was concrete and this looks like brick, so I'm not sure if what I found matches your building.
May 9th, 2010  
I will check it out.. I am curious now... could be what Lyn wrote...
May 9th, 2010  
Interesting place Allison - no idea what it could be but intriguing!
May 9th, 2010  
I was curious too. I found these through google images
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15033864@N07/3685800322/in/set-72157621679991588/
May 9th, 2010  
Fascinating! And a Mystery, too! :)
May 10th, 2010  
Ohh, a mystery, I love a good mystery! Great spotting and shot Allison :)
May 10th, 2010  
Thanks to Ann Carey for providing pictures that solve the mystery.
May 10th, 2010  
Great shot Allison - love the almost primeval look
May 10th, 2010  
Whatever it is, it's very cool looking!
May 10th, 2010  
It's a rock climbing wall...at least that's what it is now. I don't know the origin of this structure, but it is quite popular now with the rock climbing folk.
May 10th, 2010  
How interesting. Would like to find out more about this!
June 11th, 2010  
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