This is the Old Drill Tower found on Columbus in Waco, TX. I tried to search some history, but only found another drill tower that was built in 1971 closer to the river. Clearly, this tower is much older and deserves the name. I don’t think this is used for anything that I know of.
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Do you think it was a lookout tower? I liked that you included the door lock and handle! The ladder surely was for emergency only!
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I had to know more about this tower! So I googled something similar in Austin. Yes, it was a lookout tower for fires! I’m glad they maintained it and kept it!
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These pics are superb!
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Thank you MY love.
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Those little windows add a little bit extra.
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Nice find and you did an excellent job of presenting how attractive the building and door are. I really like the second photo of the door itself.
janet
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Wow! I can see someone making a tall, tiny house out of that one. But it probably has landmark status. Nice capture.
Pat
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