This is one of many old dairy buildings that dot the landscape of Taranaki. At the turn of the last century, each small, rural area had their own building to process milk and butter. In 1963, they were all combined into one and the old buildings were, mostly, deserted. Some have been used for different businesses and storage over the years but most are just neglected now.
How sad they are no longer in use. This looks like it hasn't been used for awhile.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like home!
Have a great week, Tom The Backroads Traveller
Looks like home.
ReplyDeleteTom The Backroads Traveller
Looks very big...but old!
ReplyDeleteGreat old building and I like that their sign is still readable.
ReplyDelete~Lindy
Sad to see this place abandoned.
ReplyDeleteFrom a photography point of view, I'm really intrigued with these old abandoned buildings!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting photo. Too bad progress took its place.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad these old buildings no longer have a use. I like that you included the sign. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLove to listened to the story of the old building in the stillness.
ReplyDeleteTrue everywhere I guess. I am fortunate to have one local creamery still in business, where I can fresh local dairy products.
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks like a good sized building....too bad it isn't put to use. I enjoyed the bit of history about it.
ReplyDeletemany things 'local' are returning but i don't think milk and butter will be one of them in this area...a great photo...
ReplyDeleteIt is such a shame that these buildings have just been left to rot and not reused in some way.
ReplyDeletewhat a neat looking place, still!
ReplyDeleteVery creative shot and love the 'vintage' building ~ great for OWT ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
so sad... :(
ReplyDelete:( such a pitty!
ReplyDeleteOh the history... I wonder how long before it is knocked down to be a block of flats?!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Nice find for Rubbish Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteGreat old building. It is sad that so many buildings just go unused like that. Surely something could be done with them.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot - love that you can still read the sign.
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