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Hype for the Future 209P: Hebron and Richmond, Illinois
Overview The Villages of Hebron and Richmond are notable small villages immediately south of the Wisconsin line within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, home to Hazel’s Diner in Hebron and the Aeon Gallery, Sweets and Bean Ice Cream Parlor, and the Paisano’s on Broadway Italian Steakhouse. Both communities are along the Routes 173 corridor; however, the community of Hebron is located along the Route 47 corridor, while the community of Richmond is located along the Route 12 […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209p-hebron-and-richmond-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209O: City of McHenry, Illinois
Overview The City of McHenry is a small city in the eastern portion of McHenry County in the State of Illinois and is associated with Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant in a notable downtown area largely facing the Fox River to the east. To the northwest are notable commuter suburbs such as Wonder Lake to the northwest and the Village of Greenwood, home to the Greenwood General Store, even further west. Overall, McHenry is a community accessible primarily along Routes 31 and 120, with the Village […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209o-city-of-mchenry-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209O: City of McHenry, Illinois
Overview The City of McHenry is a small city in the eastern portion of McHenry County in the State of Illinois and is associated with Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant in a notable downtown area largely facing the Fox River to the east. To the northwest are notable commuter suburbs such as Wonder Lake to the northwest and the Village of Greenwood, home to the Greenwood General Store, even further west. Overall, McHenry is a community accessible primarily along Routes 31 and 120, with the Village […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209o-city-of-mchenry-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209O: City of McHenry, Illinois
Overview The City of McHenry is a small city in the eastern portion of McHenry County in the State of Illinois and is associated with Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant in a notable downtown area largely facing the Fox River to the east. To the northwest are notable commuter suburbs such as Wonder Lake to the northwest and the Village of Greenwood, home to the Greenwood General Store, even further west. Overall, McHenry is a community accessible primarily along Routes 31 and 120, with the Village […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209o-city-of-mchenry-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209O: City of McHenry, Illinois
Overview The City of McHenry is a small city in the eastern portion of McHenry County in the State of Illinois and is associated with Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant in a notable downtown area largely facing the Fox River to the east. To the northwest are notable commuter suburbs such as Wonder Lake to the northwest and the Village of Greenwood, home to the Greenwood General Store, even further west. Overall, McHenry is a community accessible primarily along Routes 31 and 120, with the Village […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209o-city-of-mchenry-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209O: City of McHenry, Illinois
Overview The City of McHenry is a small city in the eastern portion of McHenry County in the State of Illinois and is associated with Bimbo’s Italian Restaurant in a notable downtown area largely facing the Fox River to the east. To the northwest are notable commuter suburbs such as Wonder Lake to the northwest and the Village of Greenwood, home to the Greenwood General Store, even further west. Overall, McHenry is a community accessible primarily along Routes 31 and 120, with the Village […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209o-city-of-mchenry-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209N: City of Woodstock, Illinois
Overview The City of Woodstock is a mid-sized exurban city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago and home to the historic Woodstock Square, including the Woodstock Opera House, the Squire on the Square, and Mary’s Mexican Grill. Also in the area is the notable Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast. Overall, the city is located predominantly along Routes 14, 47, and 120.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209n-city-of-woodstock-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209N: City of Woodstock, Illinois
Overview The City of Woodstock is a mid-sized exurban city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago and home to the historic Woodstock Square, including the Woodstock Opera House, the Squire on the Square, and Mary’s Mexican Grill. Also in the area is the notable Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast. Overall, the city is located predominantly along Routes 14, 47, and 120.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209n-city-of-woodstock-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209N: City of Woodstock, Illinois
Overview The City of Woodstock is a mid-sized exurban city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago and home to the historic Woodstock Square, including the Woodstock Opera House, the Squire on the Square, and Mary’s Mexican Grill. Also in the area is the notable Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast. Overall, the city is located predominantly along Routes 14, 47, and 120.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209n-city-of-woodstock-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209N: City of Woodstock, Illinois
Overview The City of Woodstock is a mid-sized exurban city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago and home to the historic Woodstock Square, including the Woodstock Opera House, the Squire on the Square, and Mary’s Mexican Grill. Also in the area is the notable Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast. Overall, the city is located predominantly along Routes 14, 47, and 120.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209n-city-of-woodstock-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209N: City of Woodstock, Illinois
Overview The City of Woodstock is a mid-sized exurban city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago and home to the historic Woodstock Square, including the Woodstock Opera House, the Squire on the Square, and Mary’s Mexican Grill. Also in the area is the notable Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast. Overall, the city is located predominantly along Routes 14, 47, and 120.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209n-city-of-woodstock-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209M: City of Harvard, Illinois
Overview The City of Harvard is a small city located within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, along the corridors of Routes 14 and 23 and home to the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society, the Town and Country Restaurant, and the La Trinidad Mexican restaurant.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209m-city-of-harvard-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209M: City of Harvard, Illinois
Overview The City of Harvard is a small city located within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, along the corridors of Routes 14 and 23 and home to the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society, the Town and Country Restaurant, and the La Trinidad Mexican restaurant.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209m-city-of-harvard-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209M: City of Harvard, Illinois
Overview The City of Harvard is a small city located within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, along the corridors of Routes 14 and 23 and home to the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society, the Town and Country Restaurant, and the La Trinidad Mexican restaurant.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209m-city-of-harvard-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209M: City of Harvard, Illinois
Overview The City of Harvard is a small city located within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, along the corridors of Routes 14 and 23 and home to the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society, the Town and Country Restaurant, and the La Trinidad Mexican restaurant.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209m-city-of-harvard-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209M: City of Harvard, Illinois
Overview The City of Harvard is a small city located within the boundaries of McHenry County, Illinois, along the corridors of Routes 14 and 23 and home to the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society, the Town and Country Restaurant, and the La Trinidad Mexican restaurant.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209m-city-of-harvard-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209L: City of Marengo, Illinois
Overview The City of Marengo is a small city located primarily on the Route 20 and Routes 23 corridors within southwestern McHenry County in the State of Illinois, home to the Abbondanza Cucina Italian restaurant. To the southeast is the Village of Union, home to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum and located near the Illinois Railway Museum to the southeast.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209l-city-of-marengo-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209L: City of Marengo, Illinois
Overview The City of Marengo is a small city located primarily on the Route 20 and Routes 23 corridors within southwestern McHenry County in the State of Illinois, home to the Abbondanza Cucina Italian restaurant. To the southeast is the Village of Union, home to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum and located near the Illinois Railway Museum to the southeast.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209l-city-of-marengo-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209L: City of Marengo, Illinois
Overview The City of Marengo is a small city located primarily on the Route 20 and Routes 23 corridors within southwestern McHenry County in the State of Illinois, home to the Abbondanza Cucina Italian restaurant. To the southeast is the Village of Union, home to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum and located near the Illinois Railway Museum to the southeast.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209l-city-of-marengo-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209L: City of Marengo, Illinois
Overview The City of Marengo is a small city located primarily on the Route 20 and Routes 23 corridors within southwestern McHenry County in the State of Illinois, home to the Abbondanza Cucina Italian restaurant. To the southeast is the Village of Union, home to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum and located near the Illinois Railway Museum to the southeast.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209l-city-of-marengo-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209L: City of Marengo, Illinois
Overview The City of Marengo is a small city located primarily on the Route 20 and Routes 23 corridors within southwestern McHenry County in the State of Illinois, home to the Abbondanza Cucina Italian restaurant. To the southeast is the Village of Union, home to the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum and located near the Illinois Railway Museum to the southeast.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209l-city-of-marengo-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209K: Village of Hampshire, Illinois
Overview The Village of Hampshire is a notable small village located within Kane and McHenry Counties in the State of Illinois and is home to Angel’s Pancake Café 3 and Cooper Barrel on State. The community is located along the east-west Route 72 corridor in the area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209k-village-of-hampshire-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209K: Village of Hampshire, Illinois
Overview The Village of Hampshire is a notable small village located within Kane and McHenry Counties in the State of Illinois and is home to Angel’s Pancake Café 3 and Cooper Barrel on State. The community is located along the east-west Route 72 corridor in the area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209k-village-of-hampshire-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209K: Village of Hampshire, Illinois
Overview The Village of Hampshire is a notable small village located within Kane and McHenry Counties in the State of Illinois and is home to Angel’s Pancake Café 3 and Cooper Barrel on State. The community is located along the east-west Route 72 corridor in the area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209k-village-of-hampshire-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209K: Village of Hampshire, Illinois
Overview The Village of Hampshire is a notable small village located within Kane and McHenry Counties in the State of Illinois and is home to Angel’s Pancake Café 3 and Cooper Barrel on State. The community is located along the east-west Route 72 corridor in the area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209k-village-of-hampshire-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209K: Village of Hampshire, Illinois
Overview The Village of Hampshire is a notable small village located within Kane and McHenry Counties in the State of Illinois and is home to Angel’s Pancake Café 3 and Cooper Barrel on State. The community is located along the east-west Route 72 corridor in the area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209k-village-of-hampshire-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209J: Village of Elburn, Illinois
Overview The Village of Elburn is a small village located in the western portion of Kane County, Illinois, along Routes 38 and 47 and home to the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209j-village-of-elburn-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209J: Village of Elburn, Illinois
Overview The Village of Elburn is a small village located in the western portion of Kane County, Illinois, along Routes 38 and 47 and home to the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209j-village-of-elburn-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209J: Village of Elburn, Illinois
Overview The Village of Elburn is a small village located in the western portion of Kane County, Illinois, along Routes 38 and 47 and home to the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209j-village-of-elburn-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209J: Village of Elburn, Illinois
Overview The Village of Elburn is a small village located in the western portion of Kane County, Illinois, along Routes 38 and 47 and home to the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209j-village-of-elburn-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209J: Village of Elburn, Illinois
Overview The Village of Elburn is a small village located in the western portion of Kane County, Illinois, along Routes 38 and 47 and home to the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/hype-for-the-future-209j-village-of-elburn-illinois/
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Hype for the Future 209C: Lake Michigan Urban Corridor, Wisconsin
Introduction The southeastern portion of the State of Wisconsin along the western side of Lake Michigan is home to notable communities in and around Milwaukee, including Waukesha, Port Washington, Grafton, Cedarburg, Kenosha, and Racine, just to name a few. Notable features of the area include proximity to Lake Michigan and high urban densities relative to the smaller urbanized areas and urban clusters throughout the State. While the Grafton, Port Washington, and Cedarburg areas are to the […] -
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Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers
While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.
Sites of the nine (9) remaining chimney water towers of Czechia – Map created by maps.google.comTwo (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.
Peace/Mír!
Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.
Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz- Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.
- Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007
- Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.
- Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.
- Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed
- Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997
- Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.
- Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.
SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz
#chimneys #cities #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers -
Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers
While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.
Sites of the nine (9) remaining chimney water towers of Czechia – Map created by maps.google.comTwo (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.
Peace/Mír!
Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.
Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz- Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.
- Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007
- Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.
- Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.
- Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed
- Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997
- Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.
- Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.
SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz
#chimneys #cities #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers -
Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers
While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.
Sites of the nine (9) remaining chimney water towers of Czechia – Map created by maps.google.comTwo (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.
Peace/Mír!
Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.
Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz- Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.
- Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007
- Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.
- Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.
- Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed
- Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997
- Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.
- Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.
SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz
#chimneys #cities #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers -
Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers
While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.
Sites of the nine (9) remaining chimney water towers of Czechia – Map created by maps.google.comTwo (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.
Peace/Mír!
Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.
Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz- Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.
- Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007
- Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.
- Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.
- Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed
- Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997
- Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.
- Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.
SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz
#chimneys #cities #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers -
Czechia’s mighty chimney-mounted water towers
While studying the water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia (formerly Czech Republic) an impressive collection of water towers built as a part of industrial chimneys was identified. Images of the nine (9) remaining historical sentinels (of the original 20) are provided below along with a brief background history. The tremendous resource for the data and images contained within this post is the www.vezovevodojemy.cz website.
Sites of the nine (9) remaining chimney water towers of Czechia – Map created by maps.google.comTwo (2) of these chimneys have been beautifully maintained or restored, as depicted in the first two images below. Hopefully, in time, the other towers can be cared for so they are preserved for future generations to marvel.
Peace/Mír!
Litovel-Nasoburky (1917) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 21 meters). Serves the Litovel Food Factory (now Alibona). The 35 cubic meter.9,246 gallon water tank is still in operation, so both it and the chimney receive routine care and maintenance.
Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz- Dobrovice (1912) = 65 meters/213.3 feet tall (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The structure serves/d the Prince Alexandra of Thurn & Taxis sugar factory. The chimney is still in use, but the water tank is no longer.
- Dvur Kralove nad Labem (1941) = 80 meters/262.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 30 meters). The tank held 300 cubic meters/79,252 gallons of water. Served the former mechanical weaving mill factory. The water tank ceased operations in 2007
- Choceň (1929) = 70 meters/229.7 feet tall (water tank set on the chimney at 30 meters). The tank holds 80 cubic meters/22,134 gallons of water. The tower/tank served a spinning and weaving mill which continues in operation, though the tower and tank are primarily used for communications today.
- Mělník (1956) = 40 meters/131.2 feet tall (water tank is set at 25 meters). The tank holds 35 cubic meters/9,246 gallons of water. The tower/tank serves the Association for Chemical and Metallurgical Production. Originally a zinc oxide facility, the factory now produces frits and glazes. The chimney and water tank are both still in operation.
- Nymburk (1917) = 73 meters/239.5 feet tall (water tank is set at 35 meters). The tank holds 80 m3/21,134 gallons of water. Served the railway workshop of the North-Western Railway. The water tower and chimney have been disused since the 1970s when the taller concrete chimney (see image) was completed
- Kolín (1922) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (the water tank is set at 25 meters). The water tank holds 100 cubic meters/26,417 gallons of water. Located at a fertilizer factory. Operation of the chimney and water tank ceased in 1997
- Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 meters/147.6 feet tall (water tank set at 25 meters). Serves the Libšice Ironworks. The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,625 gallons of water. The chimney was shut down in 1992, but the water tank is still used.
- Slaný (ca 1925) = 50 meters/164 feet tall (water tank set at 29 meters). The tank holds 150 cubic meters/39,635 gallons of water. Served the Slaný Engineering Works. Both the chimney and the water tank ceased being used in the late 1980s.
SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz
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