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  1. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working List: Latvia’s Tallest Water Towers (Ūdens Torņi)

    Provided below is a working list of the tallest water towers (Ūdens Torņi) of Latvia. Unfortunately, not a lot of data was available online. As more information is found, the list will be updated accordingly.

    Peace/Miers!

    Čiekurkalns Ūdenstornis – Source: neighborhood.lv
    1. Čiekurkalns Ūdenstornis (1912): Riga = 54 m/177.2 feet

    2-3. Ķemeri Park Ūdenstornis (1929): Jūrmala and Matīsa Twin Ūdenstornis (1899): Riga = 42 m/137.8 feet

    4-5. Āgenskalns “Alīses” Ūdenstornis (1910): Riga and Jūrmala Ūdenstornis (~1980): Jūrmala = 40 m/131.2 feet

    6. Karosta Ūdenstornis (1905): Liepajas = 37 m/121.4 feet

    7. Strenči Psihoneurological Hospital Ūdenstornis (1907): Strenči = 35 m/114.8 feet

    8. Aizpute Ūdenstornis (1960): Aizpute = 27 m/88.7 feet

    9. Zilākalns Ūdenstornis (1969): Zilākalns = 20 m/65.7 feet

    10. Dundaga Ūdenstornis (1800): Dundaga = 17.8 m/54.5 feet

    More information needed:

    • Abe
    • Aloja
    • Alūksne
    • Bēne Stacijā (1872)
    • Bīriņu Manor (1875): Bīriņu
    • Brankas
    • Brocēni
    • Cēsis (2)
    • Cherepovo
    • Dalbe
    • Daugavpils
    • Dobele (1929)
    • Gulbene (1960-2000) = 27 m/ – demolished
    • Dzelzceļa Street 1 (1961): Gulbene
    • Dzelzceļa Street 2 (1976): Gulbene
    • Jaungulbene
    • Jaunmārupe
    • Jelgava
    • Kalnciems
    • Ķeipenes
    • Klostere
    • Kuldīga
    • Lāčupes Stacijā (Station)
    • Lādezers
    • Lēdmanes
    • Liepajas Stacijā
    • Limbaži
    • Mārupe
    • Melnsils
    • Ozolnieki
    • Pienava
    • Pilsblīdene
    • Priekuļi
    • Rendas
    • Bukultu: Riga
    • Dārziņi: Riga
    • Jēkabpils: Riga
    • Kengarags (1961): Riga
    • Krustpils: Riga
    • Patversmes: Riga
    • Rimi: Riga
    • Ropaži
    • Reņģe Manor (1882): Ruba
    • Rubene
    • Saldus
    • Saldus Stacija
    • Sēja Manor (1903): Sēja
    • Sigulda Stacijā (1951)
    • Skrunda
    • Snēpele
    • Staiceles
    • Stukmaņi
    • Tukums (2)
    • Ugāles Dzc. Stacija
    • Vadik
    • Vaiņodes
    • Valka
    • Vecumnieku Stacijā
    • Vienība (2)
    • Zemgales

    SOURCES:

    #Latvia #waterTowers #ŪdensTorņi #Ūdenstornis
    #udenstornis #udenstorni #watertowers #latvia
  2. DysruptionHub @[email protected]

    Suspected cyberattack disrupts Plymouth, Minnesota, water-system communications #Cyberattack #Wastewater #WaterPlant #Minnesota #Cybersecurity #WaterTowers dysruptionhub.com/plymouth-min

    #cyberattack #wastewater #waterplant #minnesota #cybersecurity #watertowers
  3. Panethos @[email protected]

    America’s oldest existing water towers

    Listed below are the oldest existing (extant) water towers in the United States. To be included, the water tower must have been built prior to 1901 making them at least 125 years old. As can be seen, the oldest intact water tower, in Louisville, Kentucky is celebrating its 166th birthday this year (2026).

    As always, any additional, corrections, or suggestions are most welcome. Peace!

    Louisville Water Tower (1860) on right

    1859 – Chestnut Hill Water Tower (Stone): Philadelphia, PA = 70 feet (base only remains)

    1860 – Louisville Water Tower (Standpipe): Louisville, KY = 185 feet

    1869 – Chicago Water Tower (Standpipe): Chicago, IL = 182.5 feet

    1869 – Cranbrook Water Tower (Standpipe): Guilford, CT = 65 feet (base only remains)

    1869 – Fort Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): Boston, MA = 130 feet

    1871 – Grand Avenue Water Tower (Standpipe): St. Louis, MO = 154 feet

    1871 – Old Town Clock & Water Tower (Standpipe): Rome, GA = 104 feet

    1872 – Highbridge Water Tower (Standpipe): New York City, NY = 200 feet

    1874 – North Point Water Tower (Standpipe): Milwaukee, WI = 175 feet

    1875 – Fall River Water Tower (Standpipe): Fall River, MA = 121 feet

    1879 – Elyria Waterworks Tower (Standpipe): Elyria, OH = 90 feet

    1883 – Columbus Water Tower (Brick): Columbus, TX = 60 feet (base only remains)

    1883 – Weehawken Water Tower (Standpipe): Weehawken, NJ = 175 feet

    1884 – Colorado City Water Tower (Standpipe): Colorado City, TX = 90 feet

    ca 1885 – Water Tower at Huntington (Standpipe): Bay Village, OH ~ 50 feet

    1886 – Bissell Street Water Tower (Standpipe): St. Louis, MO = 206 feet

    1886 – Earles Court Water Tower (Standpipe): Narragansett, RI ~ 60 feet (base only remains)

    1887 – Florence Water Tower (Standpipe): Florence, KS = 110 feet

    1887 – Harper Water Tower (Standpipe): Harper, KS = 125 feet

    1887 – Pepperell Park Water Tower (Stone): Saco, ME = ?

    1888 – Baton Rouge Water Tower (Standpipe): Baton Rouge, LA = 100 feet

    1888 – Lemmon Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): Salisbury, MD = 165 feet

    1889 – Beloit Water Tower (Stone): Beloit, WI = 36 feet (base only remains)

    1889 – Havana Water Tower (Standpipe): Havana, IL = 86 feet

    1889 – Monroe Water Tower (Standpipe): Monroe, WI = 80 feet

    1890 – Fort Thomas Water Tower (Standpipe): Fort Tomas, KY = 102 feet

    1890 – Old Florence Water Tower (Standpipe): Florence, AL = 70 feet

    1890 – Tallapoosa Water Tower (Standpipe): Tallapoosa, GA = 100 feet

    1890 – Ypsilanti Water Tower (Standpipe): Ypsilanti, MI = 147 feet

    1891 – Fort Sheridan Water Tower (Standpipe): Highland Park, IL = 159 feet

    1891 – Reading Water Tower (Standpipe): Reading, MA = 138 feet

    1892 – Bremen Water Tower (Standpipe): Bremen, IN = 104 feet

    1892 – The Water Tower (Standpipe): Western Springs, IL = 112 feet

    1893 – Fort Ethan Allen Water Tower (Standpipe): Essex, VT = 80 feet

    1894 – Dell Rapids Water Tower (Stone): Dell Rapids, WI = 45 feet

    1894 – Eden Park Water Tower (Standpipe): Cincinnati, OH = 172 feet

    1894 – Fresno Water Tower (Standpipe): Fresno, CA = 100 feet

    1894 – Thornden Park Water Tower (Standpipe): Syracuse, NY = 60 feet

    1895 – Cuthbert Water Tower (Tin Man): Cuthbert, GA = 125 feet

    1895 – Kalamazoo State Hospital Water Tower (Standpipe): Kalamazoo, MI = 175 feet

    1895 – Kasson Water Tower (Standpipe): Kasson, MN = 86 feet

    1895 – Monticello Water Tower (Standpipe): Monticello, IN = 110 feet

    1895 – Old Clinton Water Tower (Stone): Clinton, WI = 59 feet

    1896 – Lena Water Tower (Standpipe): Lena, IL = 122.5 feet

    1896 – Tower Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): Lawrence, MA = 157 feet

    1897 – Compton Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): St. Louis, MO = 179 feet

    1897 – Marston Water Tower (Unique Design): Iowa State University, IA = 168 feet

    1897 – Remington Water Tower (Standpipe): Remington, IN = 140 feet

    1897 – Sligo Hill Water Tower (Elevated Standpipe): Marlborough, MA = 140 feet

    1897 – Dixie Water Tower (Standpipe): Dothan, AL = 100 feet

    1897 – Thomas Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): Bangor, ME = 50 feet

    1899 – Sun Prairie Water Tower (Standpipe): Sun Prairie, WI = 60 feet

    1899 – West Arlington Water Tower (Standpipe): Baltimore, MD = 120 feet

    1900 – Benton Stone Water Tower (Standpipe): Benton, WI = 67 feet

    1900 – Forbes Hill Water Tower (Standpipe): Quincy, MA = 64 feet

    1900 – Marvel Water Tower (Standpipe): Marvel AL = 133 feet

    *Heights provided are based on current data.

    This shown in italics have been seen by the blog author.

    SOURCES:

    #historicPreservation #history #waterTowers
    #historicpreservation #history #watertowers
  4. Panethos @[email protected]

    Urban Inequity as Seen from Four Elegant Water Towers

    While traveling this spring and early summer, we had the opportunity to visit four of the oldest and most elegant water towers one can find in the United States. While all four standpipe towers are beautifully designed and constructed, two (Grand Avenue and Bissell Street in St. Louis, MO) are located in the impoverished College Hill neighborhood of the city that has seen decades of neglect and disinvestment. The other two towers [Louisville (KY) and Compton Hill (MO)] are located in neighborhoods that have been stable or thriving for many years.

    Grand Avenue Water Tower (1871) in St. Louis, Missouri

    When entering the College Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, one is immediately greeted by dilapidated, boarded up, and collapsing buildings, numerous vacant lots, and poverty in the areas surrounding the two towers. Particularly noticeable when visiting the neighborhood is the limited amount of tree canopy.

    The Grand Avenue Water Tower sits fenced off, while Bissell Street has a boarded up doorway and banged up guardrails surrounding it. Since the 1990 Census, the College Hill neighborhood has lost 77 percent of its population. According to the City of St. Louis’ 2018 College Hill Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan, wholly 49 percent of the lots there are vacant, as are 24 percent of the remaining buildings.

    Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYCx8ZSg1Lnu-ckM6Kqz6ROxKzBNym4m/view

    As further evidence of the decline that has taken place there:

    “College Hill is a community that on the whole, struggles economically. The median annual household income estimated for 2026 was $43,625 for the city overall and $74,500 for the region. Moreover, approximately 39 percent of College Hill families live in poverty when compared to 27 percent of the city and 11 percent of Missouri families overall.”

    – 2018 College Hill Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan

    It should be noted that more recent 2026 estimate shows the median household income in College Hill rising to $43,625 (a year-over-year increase of 7.7%). However, the total number of housing units there continues to decline.

    Bissell Street Water Tower (1886) in St. Louis, Missouri

    Several organizations are striving to improve the situation in College Hill, including the College Hill Foundation, Bridge of Hope STL, and The Old North St. Louis Restoration Group. Hopefully, such efforts will lead to significant reinvestment in this northern part of St. Louis without forcing out current residents so they can enjoy the benefits, as well. While area residents are fortunate to have two iconic towers gracing the neighborhood, until their housing, schools, healthcare options, safety, and employment opportunities improve, the water towers are will remain symbols (and reminders) of once better days.

    Meanwhile, the Louisville (Kentucky) and Compton Hill (St. Louis, Missouri) water towers triumphantly adorn their visibly more prosperous locales in pastoral, park-like settings. Both offer occasional tours and are tended to with loving care. It is wonderful to see how well cared for both towers are, but the juxtaposition from the Grand and Bissell Water Towers is notably stark.

    The gorgeous Louisville Water Tower is located at an historic city water works in a largely non-residential area dominated by parks and green spaces northeast of downtown along/near the Ohio riverfront (see map below). Several marine terminals are located just to the west.

    N ^ Source: lojic N^ Louisville Water Tower (1860) in Kentucky

    The Compton Heights neighborhood in St. Louis is dominated by Compton Hill Reservoir Park, where the namesake standpipe water tower rises dramatically above the tree line. Certified as an historic district, Compton Heights was designed in 1888 as a planned residential community with strong deed restrictions, dedicated natural features, and curvilinear streets.

    N –> Original Neighborhood Design N –>
    Source: comptonheights.org

    As with much of the City of St. Louis, Compton Heights has lost population since the 1990 Census, but to a much smaller degree than College Hill: a 25 percent drop in Compton Heights compared to a 77 percent reduction in College Hill. Furthermore, the estimated median household income was $68,764 in 2026. Comparing the map above with the one below, Compton Heights has retained much of its original design.

    N^ Compton Hill Historic District -Source: www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/planning/cultural-resources/documents/upload/ComptonHillLocal-HistoricDistrictMap_8-2-101.pdf Compton Hill Water Tower (1898) in St. Louis, Missouri

    The locations of these four elegant standpipe water towers represent all-too-common examples of America’s wealth gap, inequity, and inequality. The College Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, where the Grand Avenue and Bissell Street towers call home, has struggled for many decades and continues to face significant challenges. Fortunately, there are signs of hope. In the meantime, the Louisville, Kentucky and Compton Hill water towers reside in attractive urban neighborhoods that have and continue to thrive.

    For Americans to fully realize their hopes and dreams, we must come together as a nation and work to solve difficult problems like inequity. Otherwise, the wealth gap will continue to present a noticeable and harsh divide between the haves and the have-nots in places across the country — a scenario which is hardly just or fair in a nation blessed with so much abundance and prosperity.

    Peace!

    #cities #CollegeHil #ComptonHeights #disinvestment #inequality #inequity #Louisville #revitalization #StLouis #waterTowers #wealthGap
    #cities #collegehil #comptonheights #disinvestment #inequality #inequity
  5. Panethos @[email protected]

    Water Towers Seen Across Mid-America in 2026, pt. 1

    The first 12 images of water towers seen and photographed across the heartland this summer of 2026. These are from portions of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois. More to come. Enjoy and peace!

    Leedey, Oklahoma Vici, Oklahoma Enid, Oklahoma New and Old Leedey, Oklahoma Towers Marland, Oklahoma Dewey, Oklahoma Strafford, Missouri Waynesville, Missouri Lebanon, MIssouri Bourbon, Missouri St. Robert, Missouri Mid-America Airport, Illinois #cities #fun #heartland #tourism #travel #waterTowers
    #cities #fun #heartland #tourism #travel #watertowers
  6. Panethos @[email protected]

    Estonia’s Water Towers (Veetornid): Soviet-era Modernism and More!

    Listed below are identified water towers (veetoenid) of Estonia. There are likely more than listed, but these are the ones found to date from resources across the internet. As additional information is collected, the list will be updated accordingly.

    What quickly becomes apparent when researching water towers in Estonia, are the substantial Soviet-era water tower residences (veetorn-elamu). These formidable modernist buildings place a large storage water tank atop a multi-story residential high-rise. The veetorn-elamu are often the tallest building in the city/town where they were built. Examples from below include towers in Narva, Kuressaare, Paide, Vändra, Tabasalu, and Viljandi.

    Source: ajapaik.ee Arsenal Veetorn (2027) – Sources: liven.ee

    Putting an adaptive reuse twist on the mix of water tower and residences, the two images above show the historic 1914 Erika Street “Arsenal” Veetorn in Tallin, which is being converted from a water tower into a residential tower with added units atop the base structure. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

    Peace/Rahu!

    Translatations

    • Elamu = residential building
    • Nuia = club
    • Raudteejaama = railway station
    • Vana = old
    • Veetorn = water tower
    • Veetornid = water towers
    1. Narva Veetorn-Elamu (1969): Narva ~ 47 m/154.2 feet
    Soviet-era image of the Narva Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ajapaik.ee

    2. “Bekker” Kopli Veetorn (1914): Tallinn = 42 m/137.8 feet

    3. Kuressaare Veetorn-Elamu (1960s): Saaremaa Island ~ 41 m/134.5 feet

    Kuressaare Veetorn-Elamu – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    4. Paide Veetorn-Elamu (1978): Paide ~ 40 m/131.2 feet

    Paide Veetorn-Elamu – Source: jarvateataja.postimees.ee

    5. Erika Street “Arsenal” Veetorn (1914): Tallinn – being converted and elevated to provide residences = 37.8 m/124 feet

    6. Karksi-Nuia Veetorn (1994): Karksi-Nuia = 35 m/114.8 feet

    Karksi-Nuia Veetorn – Source: ebers.se

    7. Tõnismägi Veetorn (1882): Tallinn = 33.8 m/110.9 feet

    8. Proposed Veetorn: Tallinn = 33 m/108.3 feet

    Proposed Veetorn in Tallinn – Source: news.err.ee

    9. Viljandi Vana Veetorn (1911): Viljandi = 30 m/98.4 feet

    10. Vändra Veetorn-Elamu (1975): Vändra ~ 30 m/98.4 feet

    Vändra Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ristofoto.com

    11. Kana Veetorn: Pärnu = 24 m/78.7 feet

    12. Tõrma/Rakvere Veetorn: Rakvere = 22 m/72.2 feet

    13. Raudteejaama Veetorn (1870): Aegviidu = 20 m/65.6 feet

    Source: instagram.com

    14. Risti Veetorn (1905): Risti = 18 m/59.1 feet

    15. Lasva Vana Veetorn: Lasva = 12 m/39.4 feet – now an art gallery

    Need more information:

    • Abja-Paluoja Veetorn
    • Antsla Veetorn (1889?)
    • Aseri Veetorn
    • Ellamaa Veetorn
    • Elva Veetorn
    • Haapsalu Veetorn
    • Harju Maakond Veetorn
    • Harku Veetorn
    • Jõhvi Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Keila
    • Kiviõli Veetorn
    • Kohtla-Järve Veetorn
    • Kukruse Veetorn
    • Maardu Veetorn
    • Mingi Veetorn
    • Mustvee Veetorn
    • Kreenholm Veetorn: Narva
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Narva
    • Nõo Veetorn
    • Patika Veetorn
    • Peeterristi (Vaivara) Veetorn
    • Põlva Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Püssi
    • Raasiku Veetorn
    • Sindi Veetorn
    • Suure-Jaani Veetorn
    • Suurpea 1 Veetorn
    • Tabasalu Veetorn-Elamu (1981): Tabasalu
    Tabasalu Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ristofoto.com
    • Tagadi Veetorn
    • Estonian Maritime Academy: Tallinn
    • Kristiine Katlamaja and Tonismagi Veetorn (1882): Tallinn
    • Laevastiku Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Luther Plywood and Furniture Factory: Tallinn
    • Noblessner Shipyard Veetorn (1915): Tallinn
    Noblessner Shipyard Veetorn – Source: journals.sagepub.com
    • Rocca al Mare Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Seewaldi Hospital Veetorn (1903): Tallinn
    • Tallinn-Väike Raudteejaama Veetorn (1901): Tallinn
    • Telliski Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Ülemiste “Dvigateli” Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Tamsalu
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Tapa
    • Raadi Manor Veetorn: Tartu – now a museum
    • Tartu Brewery Veetorn
    • Tatari Veetorn
    • Toila Veetorn
    • Türi Raudteejaama Veetorn: Türi
    • Vasalemma Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Viljandi
    • Jakobsoni 3 Veetorn-Elamu: Viljandi

    Jakobsoni 3 Veetorn-Elamu – Source: Facebook.com

    SOURCES:

    #adaptiveReuse #cities #elamu #Estonia #Europe #fun #geography #highrises #history #landUse #planning #preservation #residential #skylines #SovietEra #tourism #travel #veetorn #veetornid #waterTowers
    #adaptivereuse #cities #elamu #estonia #europe #fun
  7. Panethos @[email protected]

    A comprehensive list of the tallest water towers [vodárenské věže] of Czechia

    Provided below is a comprehensive working list of the tallest water towers (vodárenské věže) of Czechia. Currently, the compendium includes 285 water towers for which the height is known. The year completed is known for a number of others. As additional data is discovered, the list will be updated accordingly.

    As has been. seen previously with water towers in Kuwait, Belgium, and elsewhere, the water tank is not necessarily set at the apex of the tower itself. Regardless, the height is measured to the top of the structure, whether the tank is placed specifically there or not.

    Peace/Mír!

    Translations:

    • Nova = New
    • Novy = New
    • Věž = Tower
    • Věže = Towers
    • Vodárenská = Waterworks
    • Vodárenské = Waterworks
    • Vodojem = Reservoir
    • Vrch = Hill
    1. Dvůr Králové nad Labem (1941) = 80 m/262.5 feet (water tank is set on the chimney at 30 m)
    Dvur Kralove nad Labem – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    2. Nymburk (1917) = 73 m/239.5 feet (water tank set on the chimney at 35 m)

    3. Ostrava-Kunčice (1972) = 71.2 m/233.6 feet

    4. Choceň (1929) = 70 m/229.7 feet (water tank set on the chimney at 30 m)

    5. Borovany (1988) = 65.4 m/214.6 feet

    Borovany – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    6-7. Dobrovice (1912) = 65 m/213.3 feet (water tank is set on the chimney at 35 m) and Roudnice nad Labem (1949) – (water tank is set on the chimney at ? m)

    Dobrovice – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    8. Teplice-Nová (1989) = 63 m/206.7 feet

    Teplice-Nová – Source: visitteplice.com

    9-10. Olomouc-Nová Ulic (1973) and Přelouč (1932) = 62 m/203.4 feet

    11. Práčov Vodárenská (1953) = 57.9 m/190 feet

    12. Třinec-Staré Město = 54.6 m/179.1 feet

    13. Staromestske (1577): Prague = 53 m/173.9 feet

    14-16. Plzeň Brewery (1907); Kladno-Dubí; and Liberec-Vratislavice nad Nisou (1919) = 52 m/170.6 feet

    17. Kladno-Rozdělov (1958) = 51 m/167.3 feet

    18-21. Děvín (1977): Prague; Břest; Kolín (1922) – (tank is set on the chimney at 25 m); Libiš (1946); = 50 m/164 feet

    22. Stonava (1976) = 48 m/157.5 feet

    23. Ostrava-Svinov (1910) = 47.5 m/155.8 feet

    24-29. Šítkov (1591): Prague; Bohunovice; Chropyně (2020); Prague-Ruzyně (1935); Ostrava-Kunčice (1997); and Prague-Čakovice (ca 1971) = 47 m/154.2 feet

    30. Hradec Králové (1935)= 46 m/150.9 feet

    Hradec Králové (water tank is where the clock is located) – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    31-35. Breclav (1927); Hrady (1908); Kolín (1930); Poděbrady (1930); and Libčice nad Vltavou (1921) = 45 m/147.6 feet

    36. Ceske Budejovice (1882) = 44.3 m/145.3 feet

    Ceske Budejovice – Source: outdooractive.com

    37-38. Bohumín-Starý (1963) and Sudkov (1908) – (tank is set on the chimney at 25 m) = 44 m/144.4 feet

    39. Dolní Lutyně (1966)= 43.6 m/143 feet

    40-41. Kbley Airport (1930): Prague and Chudeřice (1916) = 43 m/141.1 feet

    Kbley – Source: cs.wikipedia.org

    42. Bohnice (1909): Prague = 42.6 m/139.8 feet

    43. Chrast (1929) = 42.5 m/139.4 feet

    Chrast – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    44-46. Poděbrady (1929); Vršovická (1907): Prague; and Libeň (1904): Prague – now a duplex dwelling = 42.2 m/138.4 feet

    47-52. Praha-Michle (1907): Prague; Novomlýnská (1660): Prague; Třeboň-Kotěrova (1909); Praha-Bubeneč (1888) Prague; Praha-Vysočany (1935) Prague; and Bílina-Chudeřice (1917) = 42 m/137.8 feet

    Novomlýnská (New Mill) – Source: verliefdoppraag.nl/blog

    53. Ostrava-Vítkovice (1962) = 41 m/134.5 feet

    54-55. Kladno-Rozdělov (1933): and Kladno = 40.6 m/133.2 feet

    56. Břeclav (1927) = 40.2 m/131.9 feet

    Břeclav – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    57-59. Vinohradská (1882): Prague – being converted into a water education center; Litovel-Nasobůrky (1917) – (tank is set on the chimney at 21 m) ; and Mělník (1948) (tank is set on the chimney at 25 m) = 40 m/131.2 feet

    Litovel-Nasoburky – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    60. Karviná (1929) = 39.4 m/129.3 feet

    61-63. Bohumín-Novy (1935); Bohumín-Pudlov (1961); and Albrechtice (1993) = 39 m/127.9 feet

    64. Letné (1888): Prague = 38.3 m/125.6 feet

    65. Ostrava-Muglinov x 2 (1985) = 38.2 m/125.3 feet

    66-69. Hradec Králové-Třebeš (1936); Pečky (1932); Ostrava-Mariánské Hory (1928); and Petřvald (1987) = 38 m/124.7 feet

    70. Soběšovice-Pitrov (1985) = 37.5 m/123 feet

    71. Petřvald (2009) = 37.1 m/121.7 feet

    72-75. Nymburk (1903); Meziměstí; Opava-Předměstí; and Třeboň (1909) = 37 m/121.4 feet

    76. Pardubice-Semtín (1923) = 36.8 m/120.7 feet

    77. Louny (1936) = 36.5 m/119.7 feet

    78. Praha-Vinohrady (1891): Prague = 36.4 m/119.4 feet

    79-80. Holešov (2009) and Vítkov (1977) = 36 m/118.1 feet

    81. Opava-Vlaštovičky (1995) = 35.7 m/117.1 feet

    82. Ostrava-Zábřeh-Hulváky (1971) = 35.5 m/116.5 feet

    83-86. Týniště nad Orlicí (1928) – now a museum; Kojetice; Ostrava-Kunčice (1981); and Velký Osek = 35 m/114.8 feet

    87. Skřipov (1999) = 34.9 m/114.5 feet

    88. Jaroměř (1928)= 34.8 m/114.2 feet

    89. Hranice (1968) = 34.6 m/113.5 feet

    90-92. Petržilkovská (Lesser Town) (1562): Prague; Jaroměř-Josefov (1913); and Uherské Hradiště (1917) = 34 m/111.5 feet

    93. Holasovice (1999) = 33.5 m/109.9 feet

    94. Děčín-Rozbělesy (~1968) = 33.1 m/108.6 feet

    95-97. Suchý Vrch (1932); Cvikov (1933); and Velká Polom (1974) = 33 m/108.3 feet

    98-99. Český Těšín-Koňákov (1992) and Těrlicko-Horní Těrlicko (1992) = 32.4 m/106.3 feet

    100-104. Hněvošice (1988); Hněvošice (1984); Chlebičov (1988); “Orion Chocolate” (1985): Slavkov; and Šumvald (2020) = 32 m/104.5 feet

    105. Holasovice-Kamenec (2002) = 31.9 m/104.7 feet

    106. Panenský Týnec (1996) = 31.7 m/104 feet

    107. Třebom = 31. 5 m/103.3 feet

    108. Slaný = 31.2 m/102.4 feet

    109-111. Ledčice (1991); Orličky (1932); Vilémov-Zahorany (1920) – (tank set on chimney at 15.5 m) = 31 m/101.7 feet

    112. Petřvald (1954) = 30.6 m/100.4 feet

    113. Vráž (1935) = 30.4 m/99.7 feet

    114. Opava-Předměstí (1968): = 30.3 m/99.4 feet

    115-116. Budčeves and Cvikov-Lindava (2013) = 30+ m/98.4 feet

    117-122. Ohrazenice (2019) – also employs solar power; Brno-Kohoutovice (1973): Brno; Benátky nad Jizerou “Venice Tank” (1930); Hrušov (1984); Kozmice (1995); Staňkov-Krchleby; and Terezín (1936) = 30 m/98.4 feet

    Ohrazenice – Source: researchgate.net

    123. Nymburk (1950) = 29.4 m/96.5 feet

    124-125. Tuřany and Ústí nad Labem (1928) = 29 m/95.1 feet

    126-128. Bohumín-Pudlov (1961); Dobřany (1876); and Řepiště (1988) = 28.5 m/93.5 feet

    129-134. Bělá pod Bezdězem (1926); Dobřany (1907); Kouřim (1930); Ostrava-Kunčice (1952); Ostrava-Kunčice (1960); and Spálov (1978) = 28 m/91.9 feet

    135-136. Opařany (1901) and Rybník (1934) = 27.9 m/91.5 feet

    137. Veselí nad Lužnicí (1935) = 27.1 m/88.9 feet

    138. Dvůr Králové nad Labem (1985) = 27 m/88.6 feet

    139-140. Lučina (1958) and Roudnice nad Labem (1928) = 26.6 m/87.3 feet

    141. Buštěhrad (1933) = 26.5 m/86.9 feet

    142-144. Opařany (~1901); České Velenice; and Svatý Mikuláš-Sulovice (2013) = 26.3 m/86.3 feet

    145. Horní Bukovina (1935) = 26.2 m/86 feet

    146-147. Mladá Boleslav (1896) and Přerov (1943) = 26 m/85.3 feet

    148. Hradec nad Moravicí-Jakubčovice (1994) = 25.9 m/85 feet

    149-150. Niměřice-Horní Cetno (1925) and Pardubice-Pardubičky (1907) = 25.5 m/83.7 feet

    151. Lázně Bohdaneč (1911) = 25.3 m/83 feet

    152-157. Kostelíček: Třebíč – now an observation tower; Chotěboř (1879); Hodonín; Kraslice (1904); Staré Město (1953); and Vysoké nad Jizerou (1931) = 25 m/82 feet

    Kralice – Source: upload.wikimedia.org

    158. Borovany (1931) = 24.9 m/81.7 feet

    159-160. Náměšť na Hané (1987) and Višňová (1920) = 24.7 m/81 feet

    161. Studénka (1939) = 24.4 m/80 feet

    162. Oslavany (1913) = 24.2 m/79.4 feet

    163. Chrašický (1755): Chrast = 24 m+/78.7 feet

    164-169. Zamberk (late 16th Century); Praha-Běchovice (1939): Prague; Peruc (1928); Rosice (1927); Strašnov (1984); and Sychrov Castle (1891) = 24 m/78.7 feet

    Sychrov – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    170. Cerhenice (2014) = 23+ m/75.5 feet

    171-172. Praha-Holešovice (1895): Prague and Sázava = 23 m/75.5 feet

    173. Velešín (1930) = 22.7 m/74.5 feet

    174-176. Dašice (1921); Františkov nad Ploučnicí (1911); Potštejn (1920); and Vratimov (1931) = 22 m/72.2 feet

    178-179. Týnec nad Labem (1921) and Bezno (1914) = 21.8 m/71.5 feet

    180. Peruc (1928) = 21.4 m/70.2 feet

    181-184. Kladruby nad Labem (1925) – now an observation tower; Vratimov (1931); Praha-Uhříněve: Prague; and Olomouc-Pavlovičky (1935) = 21 m/68.9 feet

    185. Bílá Hlína (1934) = 20.9 m/68.6 feet

    186-191. Jaroměř (1928); Letovic (1911)’: Třebíč (1936) – now a water museum and lookout; Hevlín (1969); Ostrava-Moravská Ostrava (1903); and Trhové Sviny-Něch (1927)= 20 m/65.6 feet

    Třebíč – Source: http://www.visittrebic.eu

    192. Bechyně-Senožy (1926) = 19.5m/64 feet

    193-194. Frýdek-Místek (1998) and Hradec nad Moravicí-Domoradovice (1984) = 19.4 m/63.6 feet

    195. Čavisov (2008) = 19.3 m/63.3 feet

    196-201. Česká Třebová-Parník (1895); Horní Kruty (1927); Chrudim (1913); Mladá Boleslav-Čejetice (1923); Rabštejnská Lhota-Rabštejn (1975) and Valašské Meziříčí-Krásno nad Bečvou (1930) = 19 m/62.3 feet

    202. Starý Bydžov (1998) = 18.5 m/60.7 feet

    203-204. Máslovice (1935) and Opava-Předměstí (1892) = 18.4 m/60.4 feet

    205-209. Benátky nad Jizerou (1932); Mečeříž (1913); Frýdek-Místek-Lískovec (1973); Most-Kopisty; and Opava-Předměstí (1911) = 18 m/59.1 feet

    210-212. Budišovice (1982); Olšany (1930); and Uhlířov = 17.9 m/58.7 feet

    212. Suchá Lhota (1929) = 17.7 m/58.1 feet

    214-215. Česká Lípa (1892) and Měnín-Jalovisko (1926) = 17.5 m/57.4 feet

    216. Podbořany (1923) = 17.3 m/56.8 feet

    217. Řepníky-Popovec (1930) = 17 m/55.8 feet

    218. Václavovice (1977) = 16.9 m/55.4 feet

    219. Chocnějovice-Rostkov (1923) = 16.5 m/54.1 feet

    220-221. Bělá pod Bezdězem-Bezdedice (1930) and Hlučín (1913) = 16.2 m/53.1 feet

    222-229. Heřmanova Huť (1908); Malé Všelisy (1912); Bělá pod Bezdězem-Hlínoviště (1927); České Budějovice (1870); Chotěboř (1871); Koleč (1873); Ostrava-Moravská Ostrava (1911); and Velké Všelisy-Malé Všelisy (1912) = 16 m/52.5 feet

    230. Pardubice (1899) = 15.9 m/52.2 feet

    231-233. Bohumín-Novy Bohumín (1908); Stěbořice (1974); and Uhlířov = 15.8 m/51.8 feet

    234-235. Hostín (1932) and Návsí (1889) = 15.7 m/51.5 feet

    236. Ostrava-Slezská Ostrava (1909) = 15.5 m/50.9 feet

    237. Heřmanova Huť-Dolní Sekyřany (1909) = 15.4 m/50.5 feet

    238. Březová-Jančí (1974) = 15.2 m/49.9 feet

    239-241. Hlučín Křinec-Zábrdovice (1912); Lovosice (1897); and Turnov (1929) = 15 m/49.2 feet

    242. Skalice nad Svitavou (1910) = 14.6 m/47.9 feet

    243. Pardubice-Dražkovice (1900) = 14.4 m/47.2 feet

    244-245. Nechanice-Lubno and Olomouc-Hodolany = 14.3 m/46.9 feet

    246-247. Hořičky (1925) and Kobyly-Kojecko (1925) = 14 m/45.9 feet

    248-249. Čerčany (1898) and Turnov (1939) = 13.8 m/45.3 feet

    250. Nová Ves nad Lužnicí = 13.6 m/44.6 feet

    251-252. Chrastava (1905) and Mikulov (1920s) = 13.5 m/44.3 feet

    253. Jaroměř (1901) = 13.4 m/44 feet

    254. Hlučín-Darkovičky (1954) = 13.3 m/43.6 feet

    255-257. Holany-Loubí (1911); Hradec Králové-Pražské Předměstí (1931); and Veselí nad Lužnicí (1887) = 13 m/42.6 feet

    258. Kobyly-Sedlisko (1923) = 12.9 m/42.3 feet

    259-260. Rakovník (1917) and Ročov (1960) = 12.5 m/41 feet

    261-267. Hodkovice nad Mohelkou (1859); Chrudim; Kanina (1913); Kolín-Zibohlavy (1927); Krupka; Nové Město nad Metují (1875); Štědrá (1898); and Zabrušany-Želénky (1934) = 12 m/39.4 feet

    268-269. Moravská Třebová (1889) and Třeboň (1899) = 11.9 m/39 feet

    270-273. Branná (1888); Nebužely (1925); Olomouc-Bělidla (1868); and Velká Kraš-Hukovice (1896) = 11.7 m/38.4 feet

    274-275. Jizerní Vtelno and Vápenná (1896) = 11.6 m/38.1 feet

    276. Malá Morávka (1901) = 11.5 m/37.7 feet

    277-279. Lhotky; Měchenice (1897) and Třebívlice (1898) = 11.4 m/37.4 feet

    280-282. Dobruška (1908); Senice na Hané (1943); and Třebovice (1889) = 11 m/36.1 feet

    283-284. Kovanec (1909) and Novosedly (1948) = 10.9 m/35.8 feet

    285. Přerov-Lověšice (1909) = 10.8 m/35.4 feet

    286. Poběžovice (1900) = 10.6 m/34.8 feet

    287. Ledeč nad Sázavou (1903) = 10.5 m/34.4 feet

    288. Blatná (1899) = 10.4 m/34.1 feet

    289. Vlašim (1895) = 10.2 m/33.5 feet

    290-294. Spikaly (1914); Katusice-Spikaly (1914); Kutná Hora (1905); Osečany (1927); and Strakonice-Dražejo = 10 m/32.8 feet

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    • Podlesí-Turov (1995)
    • Pohořelice
    • Pohořelice 2
    • Pohořelice-Nová Ves
    • Pohoří
    • Polná-Nové Dvory
    • Ponědrážka
    • Popelín (1887)
    • Popovec
    • Postupice-Nová Ves
    • Pracejovice (1926)
    • Prague-Horni Pocernice
    • Praha-Hostivař
    • Praha-Smíchov (1990)
    • Praha-Uhříněves
    • Prachovice
    • Prazska Street (1532): Plzeň
    • Předměřice nad Labem
    • Premyslovice
    • Premyslovice 2
    • Přibice
    • Přibyslav
    • Prostějov
    • Protivanov
    • Prušánky
    • Pustá Dobrá
    • Rabštejnská Lhota
    • Račiněves
    • Radíkov (1976)
    • Radkov
    • Radkovy
    • Radosov
    • Radslavice
    • Rakovník
    • Ralsko-Ploužnice
    • Ralsko-Ploužnice 2
    • Rapšach
    • Rasošky
    • Rebešovice
    • Řečany nad Labem
    • Řitka
    • Roblín
    • Rohozec
    • Rokycany
    • Rokytovec (1935)
    • Roztoky
    • Rychnovek-Zvole
    • Šachov
    • Šanov (2020)
    • Sázava
    • Sázava 2
    • Šebířov
    • Sedlice (2005)
    • Sedlisko
    • Ševětín
    • Skalsko
    • Skuhrov
    • Slabce
    • Slapy
    • Slatina u Velvar
    • Slatiny
    • Slavkov
    • Slavkov u Brna
    • Slezská Ostrava x 2
    • Slezské Pavlovice
    • Slezské Rudoltice x 2
    • Smiřice
    • Sobotka
    • Sobotka-Staňkova Lhota
    • Sobotovice (2000)
    • Špičky
    • Stará Červená Voda
    • Stará Lysá
    • Štarnov
    • Starovičky
    • Stařeč “Orion Chocolate”
    • Štěchovice
    • Štěpánkovice
    • Štěpánov-Moravská Huzová
    • Štětí-Chcebuz
    • Strachotice
    • Strachotice-Micmanice
    • Stochov (1950)
    • Strakov
    • Stratov (1976)
    • Stráž-Souměř
    • Strážnice
    • Střelice
    • Strenice
    • Stříbrná Skalice
    • Strmilov (1984)
    • Struhařov
    • Studénka-Butovice
    • Studénka 2
    • Studeněves
    • Suchdol nad Lužnicí
    • Suchdol nad Lužnicí (2003)
    • Suchdol nad Odrou
    • Suchohrdly
    • Sudice (1963)
    • Šumná
    • Šumvald 2
    • Šumvald 3
    • Švábenice
    • Svatý Mikuláš
    • Svéradice
    • Světec-Chotějovice
    • Sviadnov
    • Sviny
    • Sychrov Castle (1891)
    • Tabor Vodárenská Věž (1502): Tabor
    • Tasovice
    • Teplá-Kladruby u Beranova
    • Teplá-Beranov
    • Teplice-Řetenice (2007)
    • Teplice-Řetenice 2
    • Terezín-Nové Kopisty (1987)
    • Terlico
    • Těšetice
    • Těškovice (1988)
    • Tísek
    • Tišnov (1952)
    • Tištín
    • Třebeň-Lesina
    • Třebeň-Nový Drahov
    • Třebešice (2011)
    • Třebíč Hospital (1936)
    • Třeboň-Břilice
    • Třebonín
    • Trhový Štěpánov-Střechov nad Sázavou
    • Trnávka
    • Trstěnice
    • Trusnov
    • Tuchoměřice-Kněžívka (1989)
    • Tuchoraz (1980)
    • Tuřany (1957)
    • Tutleky
    • Týnec
    • Týnec nad Labem 2
    • Týniště (1927)
    • Uherské Hradiště
    • Uherský Ostroh
    • Uherský Ostroh-Ostrožské Předměstí
    • Újezd-Haukovice
    • Úlibice
    • Únanov
    • Úněšov
    • Únětice
    • Uničov
    • Uničov-Brníčko
    • Uničov-Střelice
    • Ústí
    • Ústí nad Labem-Neštěmice
    • Ústí nad Orlicí-Knapovec
    • Vacenovice
    • Vacenovice 2
    • Velenice (1994)
    • Valtice
    • Valtrovice
    • Varnsdorf (1898)
    • Varnsdorf 2
    • Velemyšleves-Minice
    • Velká Chmelištná
    • Velké Albrechtice
    • Velké Bílovice
    • Velké Heraltice
    • Velké Všelisy
    • Velký Karlov
    • Velky-Osek 2
    • Velký Týnec
    • Velký Týnec 2
    • Vesce
    • Velešín
    • Velichovky
    • Věrovany
    • Verušičky-Luka
    • Veselí nad Mora
    • Veselí nad Mora 2
    • Větrušice
    • Veze Bohumin
    • Vidim (1903)
    • Vintířov
    • Višňová 2
    • Vítězná-Kocléřov
    • Vlastiboř-Záluží
    • Vlčice
    • Vlkaneč
    • Vodárenská věž v Chrustenicích
    • Vodárenská věž v Duchcově (1911): Duchcově (at Engel’s Glass Works)
    • Vodárenská věž (Mělník)
    • Vodárenské věže, Kobeřice x 2
    • Vodárenská věž Ostrava-Hladnov (1909)
    • Vodojem Hořičky (1907)
    • Vodojem Kojetice
    • Vodojem Kostelec nad Labem
    • Vodárna Křinec
    • Vodojem (Nový Dvůr)
    • Vodojem (Poděbrady)
    • Vodojem u Sklárny
    • Vodojem, Tištín
    • Vodojem Třebeš
    • Vodojem (Zruč Senec)
    • Vraclav
    • Vranín
    • Vranovice
    • Vrátkov
    • Vražné
    • Vrbátky-Dubany
    • Vrbátky-Štětovice
    • Vrbovec
    • Všelibice-Vrtky (1987)
    • Výškov-Třískolupy
    • Vyskytná nad Jihlavou-Hlávkov
    • Vysoká 2
    • Vysoké Chvojno
    • Vysoké Mýto (1768 as a water tower)
    • Vyžlovka
    • Žabčice
    • Zábřeh
    • Zákupy (1711)
    • Zákupy-Brenná
    • Zaloňov
    • Zálužice-Stekník
    • Zápy
    • Zápy (1990)
    • Žáravice
    • Zašová
    • Žatec
    • Žatec 2
    • Závada
    • Žďár
    • Žďár nad Sázavou-Město Žďár
    • Zdětín
    • Zdětín 2
    • Žebrák
    • Želatovice
    • Želeč
    • Zeleneč
    • Zemědělské družstvo
    • Zhoř
    • Zibohlavy (1927)
    • Zlatníky-Hodkovice
    • Žleby
    • Žleby-Markovice
    • Zlín-Salaš
    • Zlonice
    • Znojmo (1948)
    • Zruč-Senec (2013)
    • Zvěrkovice

    SOURCES:

    #cities #CzechRepublic #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #preservation #reuse #statistics #tourism #towers #travel #vodárenskéVěže #waterTowers
    #cities #czechrepublic #czechia #europe #geography #history
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  9. Panethos @[email protected]

    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.com

    Two (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.
    Dobrovice – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Dobrovice in 1927 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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
    Dvur Kralove nad Labem – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Dvůr Králové nad Labem in 1944 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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.
    Choceň – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Choceň in 1937 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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.
    Mělník – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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
    Nymburk – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Nymburk in 1974 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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
    Kolín – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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.
    Libčice nad Vltavou – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Libčice nad Vltavou in 1921 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz
    • 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.
    Slaný – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Slaný in 1935 – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz Close-up view of the Slaný water tank – Source: vezovevodojemy.cz

    SOURCE: http://www.vezovevodojemy.cz

    #chimneys #cities #Czechia #Europe #geography #history #industry #landUse #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers
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  10. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Tallest water towers of Ireland – UPDATED

    Provided below is a working list of the tallest water towers in Ireland for which data is readily available. As more statistics are found/published this listed will be updated accordingly.

    Peace!

    Mayglass Water Tower- Source: southeastradio.ie

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    1. Mayglass Water Tower (2003): County Wexford = 65 m/213 feet

    2. Farmleigh Water & Clock Tower (1875): Dublin = 61 m/200 feet

    3. UCD Water Tower (1970): Dublin = 60 m/197 feet

    4. Kiltrough Water Tower (1998): Drogheda = 54 m/177 feet

    5. Sillogue Water Tower (2008): Dublin = 40 m/131 feet

    6. Dromore West Water Tower: Sligo = 34.1/112 feet

    7. Cobh Water Tower 1: Cobh = 30.7 m/100.7 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    8. Knocknaheeny Water Tower (1972): Cork = 30 m/98 feet

    9. Cobh Water Tower 2: Cobh = 26.66 m/87.6 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    10. Belmullet Water Towers (1992): County Mayo = 26 m/85 feet

    11. Kildorrery Water Tower = 23 m/75.5 feet – status unclear

    12. Battery Heights Water Tower (~1970): Athlone, County Westmeath = 19 m/62.3 feet – updated 4/5/26

    13. Nenagh Water Tower = 18.3 m/60 feet – added 1/4/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    14. Trim Water Tower (1909): County Meath = 12.8 m/42 feet

    Knockaheeny Water Tower – Source: facebook.com

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    More information needed:

    Ardagh Water Tower: County Mayo

    Auburn Heights Water Tower: Athlone, County Westmeath

    Backweston Water Tower: County Dublin

    Ballybrophy Water Tower (1950-2025): County Laois – demolished in 2025

    Ballinamuck Water Tower: Dungarvan, County Waterford

    Ballymahon Water Tower: County Longford

    Ballymurn Water Tower: County Wexford

    Ballyquirke Air Station Water Tower (1919): County Cork

    Bawndaw Water Tower (2010): Waterford

    Butlersgrove Water Tower: Gowran, County Kilkenny

    Callan Fire Station #01 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Callan Fire Station #02 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Castlemoyle Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

    Youghal/Cork Hill Water Tower (ca 1960): County Cork

    Crosshaven Water Tower: County Cork

    Dunshauglin Water Tower: County Meath

    Garranlahan Water Tower: Moanvane, County Roscommon

    Grange Station Road Water Tower: Tipperary

    Hewitsland Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

    Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Kildalton College Water Tower: Piltown, County Kilkenny

    Killenagh Water Tower: County Wexford

    Killowen Water Tower (ca 1950): County Cork

    Monaghan Water Tower (1936): County Monaghan

    Newcastle West Water Tower: County Limerick

    Old Newbridge Water Tower: County Kildare

    Oran Beg Water Tower (1960): County Galway

    Pilltown Tower/Posonby Memorial Tower (~1805) – added 4/5/26

    Rosslare Harbour Water Tower: County Wexford

    St. Otteran’s Water Tower (ca 1960): Waterford

    The Grange Water Tower: Waterford

    Thurles Water Tower (ca 1955): County Tipperary

    Tipperary Military Barracks Water Tower (1870s): County Tipperary

    SOURCES:

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  11. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Tallest water towers of Taiwan

    Listed below are the tallest water towers of the island of Taiwan. The number of towers is somewhat limited by the more recent use of elevated topography to store and supply water in cities like Taipei.

    From an interesting historical standpoint, there are several water towers on the list dating from the 1930s that were constructed during Japanese occupation of Taiwan (1895-1945).

    As more information is located on other water towers in Taiwan, the data will be added. Peace!

    1. “Soaring” South Water Tower: Taichung/Central Taiwan Science Park = 76 m/249.3 feet
    Source: maps.google.com

    2. Huwei Township Water Tower (1930): Gong’an Village = 50.5 m/165.7 feet

    3. “Sailing” West Water Tower (2005): Taichung/Central Taiwan Science Park ~ 47 m/154.2 feet

    Sailing Water Tower – Source: common.wikimedia,org

    4. Water Tower Park (1960s): Kaohsiung = 38 m/124.7 feet

    Water Tower Park – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    5. Puzi Waterway Distribution Tower (1933): Puzi City = 35 m/114.8 feet

    Puzi Tower – Source: yy.idv.tw

    6. Gangshan Water Tower (1938): Kaohsiung = 31 m/101.7 feet

    7. Old Okayama Water Tower (1937): Kaohsiung = 30+m/98.4 feet

    8. Beingang Water Tower (1930s): = 20 m/65.6 feet

    9. Dapeng Bay Seaplane Water Tower (1938): Dapeng Bay ~ 20 m/65.6 feet

    10. Magong Water Tower (1960): Magong City = 17 m/55.8 feet

    More information needed:

    • Chenggong Station Water Tower
    • Chengkungling Water Tower
    • Daya Operations Station Water Tower
    • Fishing Harbor Water Tower
    • Gaomei Wetlands Water Tower: Taichung
    • Huajiang Water Tower (1960s or 1970s): Taipei
    • Jianshan Reservoir Water Tower
    • Mingde Water Tower
    • Nangang Water Tower
    • Seawater Station Water Tower: Pingtung
    • Tianmu New Village Water Tower
    • Waisungkai Water Tower: Taipei
    • Wan Guo Water Tower: Taipei
    • Wanhua Water Tower
    • Wonju Station Water Tower
    • Yilan Park Water Tower
    • Yiwu Water Tower: Wubei
    Fishing Harbor Water Tower – Source: hippostcard.com

    SOURCES:

    #Asia #cities #Formosa #history #landUse #planning #statistics #Taiwan #towers #travel #waterTowers
    #asia #cities #formosa #history #landuse #planning
  12. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Water towers of Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar

    While plenty of information on water towers is available online for the nation of Kuwait, very little has been found for either Bahrain and Qatar. Listed below is the data found to date for all three nations. If anyone has access to data on current/former water towers in Bahrain and Qatar, please feel free to pass the information along so these lists can be updated appropriately. Peace!

    Al Hoora Water Towers – Source: shutterstock.com

    BAHRAIN

    Diraz – Source: behance.net

    More Information needed:

    • Al Hoora Water Towers x 2: Manama
    • City Centre Mall Water Tower: Manama
    • Diraz Water Tower: Manama ~ 40 m/131.2 feet
    • ESR Water Tower: Manama
    • Muharraq Water Towers x 6: Manama
    • Sakhir Water Tower
    • Salman City Water Tower: Salman City
    ESR Water Tower – Source: gvalighting.com

    KUWAIT

    Source: en.wikiarquitectura.com
    1. Kuwait Sphere Tower 1 (1979): Kuwait City = 187 m/613.5 feet

    2. Kuwait Sphere Tower 2 (1979) : Kuwait City = 147 m/482.3 feet

    3-33. Kuwait “Torres Mushroom” Water Towers x 31 (1976): Kuwait City = 35m-40m/114.8 feet – 131.2 feet

    Source: alluringworld.com

    QATAR

    Airport Water Tower in. Doha – Source: Flickr.com

    More information needed:

    • WT-1 (Airport)
    • WT-15 (Asiri) – demolished in 2017
    • WT-26 (Bani Hajr)
    • WT-20 (Garrafa)
    • WT-17 (Ghanim Jadeed)
    • WT-19 (Hitmi)
    • WT-21 (Khalifa Town)
    • WT-3 (Luqta)
    • WT-22 (Messai’eed Town)
    • WT-23 (Muraykh)
    • WT-14 (Museum)
    • WT-12 (Naeeja)
    • WT-18 (Rumaillah)
    • WT-25 (Salwa Industrial)
    • WT-24 (Wakrah)

    SOURCES:

    #Bahrain #cities #engineering #geography #GulfStates #history #infrastructure #Kuwait #landUse #MiddleEast #planning #Qatar #skylines #tourism #travel #water #waterTowers
    #bahrain #cities #engineering #geography #gulfstates #history
  13. Panethos @[email protected]

    Splendid water towers (waassertierm) in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

    Source: behance.net and luxtimes.lu

    Well now. It appears that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a serious contender in the race to build the most impressive, remarkable, and awe-inspiring water towers in the world. Just a quick review of the images included within this post shows the incredible range of architectural styles that can be found in just 998 square miles.

    While water towers in North America far too often appear to be carbon copies or rubber stamps of one another, Luxembourg clearly demonstrates how spirited inspiration can be beautifully melded into engineering function. Bravo!

    While French and German are common languages in Luxembourg, this post “primarily” uses the national language, Luxembourgish, for local terms, such as:

    • Waassertuerm = water tower
    • Waassertierm = water towers

    Though, readers will note the use of “Château d’eau” in francophone areas of the country.

    The following list identifies the tallest of these amazing water towers. As information is found on the others (new and old), the list will be updated accordingly.

    Peace/Fridden!

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    1. Waassertuerm Ban de Gasperich “Lighthouse” (2018): Luxembourg City = 68.54 m/224.9 feet
    “Lighthouse” – Source: wortimmo.lu

    2. Waassertuerm Leudelange (2008): Leudelange = 58.1 m/190.6 feet

    Waassertuerm Leudelange – Source: eumiesawards.com

    3. Waassertuerm Dudelange (1928): Dudelange = 56 m/183.7 feet – now a museum

    4. Aquatower: Bergdorf = 55 m/180.4 feet – now an interactive water museum

    Aquatower – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    5. Waassertrueme und Zentralbehalter: Altrier = 54 m/177.2 feet

    6. Waassertuerm Kirchberg “Nature” 1 (2024): Kirchberg = 53 m/173.9 feet

    Nature 1 and 2 – Source: detail.de

    7. Waassertuerm Kirchberg “Nature” 2 (2024): Kirchberg = 46 m/150.9 feet

    8. Waassertuerm Sandweiler (2000): Luxembourg Airport = 45.5 m/149.3 feet

    9. Waassertuerm an Atelieren (2014): Käerjeng and Niederkerschen (2014)? = 44 m/144.4 feet

    10. Waassertuerm Bonnevoie (1984): Luxembourg City = 40.1 m/131.6 feet

    11. Waassertuerm Senningerberg (1914): Senningerberg = 40 m/131.2 feet – being converted to bicyclist’s hostel

    Waassertuerm Senningerberg – Source: luxtimes.lu

    12. Château d’eau Kinneksbierg: Steinfort = 38 m/

    13. Waassertuerm Reimberg (1931): Reimberg = 34 m/124.7 feet – now used as an exhibition space

    14. Waassertuerm Hivange “Cone” (2003): Hivange = 32 m/105 feet

    “Cone” – Source: en.paperjam.lu

    15. Waassertuerm Limpertsberg (1903): Limpertsberg ~ 30 m/

    16. Château d’eau de Dahl (1985): Dahl = 29 m/98.4 feet

    17. Waassertuerm Dippach “L” (2017): Dippach = 27 m/88.6 feet

    “L” – Source: paulbretz.com “L” – Source: paulbretz.com

    18. Waaassertuerm um Lampertsbierg (1903): Luxembourg City ~ 26.5 m/86.9 feet

    19. Waassertuerm Luxembourg-Belair (1935): Luxembourg City = 21.45 m/70.4 feet

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    More information needed:

    • Château d’eau Derenbach: Derenbach
    • Château d’eau Huldange see below
    • Château d’eau Kleinbettingen (1953)
    • Château d’eau, Louvroil
    • Château d’eau Weiergewan
    • Waassertuerm Altrier # 2
    • Waassertuerm Asselborn
    • Waassertuerm Bartringen
    • Waassertuerm Beaufort
    • Waassertuerm Berdorf #2
    • Waassertuerm Capellan
    • Waassertuerm Cessange: Luxembourg City
    • Waassertuerm Contern: Contern
    • Waassertuerm Dalhem
    • Waassertuerm DuPont Teijin: Contern
    • Waassertuerm Elvange
    • Waasertuerm Fingig
    • Waassertuerm Foetz (1986)
    • Waassertuerm Frissange x 2
    • Waassertuerm Goeblange
    • Waassertuerm Heinerscheid
    • Waassertuerm Hellingen
    • Waassertuerm Hoscheid
    • Waassertuerm Hosingen
    • Waassertuerm Howald
    • Waassertuerm Huldang
    • Waassertuerm Industriezone Contern:
    • Waassertuerm Leudelange #1
    • Waassertuerm vu Mamer
    • Waassertuerm Napoléonsgaard (1928)
    • Waassertuerm Nidderaanwen x 2
    • Waassertuerm Niederanven
    • Waassertuerm Pärel
    • Waassertuerm Perchesberg (1912)
    • Waassertuerm Reckange-sur-Mess
    • Waassertuerm Reckeng op der Mess
    • Waassertuerm Réibierg
    • Waaassertuerm Remerschen
    • Waassertuerm Rippweiler
    • Waassertuerm Rodange Pétange
    • Waassertuerm Schrassig
    • Waassertuerm Steinfort #2
    • Waassertuerm Zessingen
    Source: ingsci.lu

    SOURCES:

    #architecture #cities #design #engineering #Europe #fun #geography #GrandDuchyOfLuxemboug #history #landUse #Luxembourg #style #tourism #towers #travel #waassertierm #waassertuerm #water #waterTowers
    #architecture #cities #design #engineering #europe #fun
  14. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working List: Tallest water towers (wassertürme) of Austria

    Listed below is information that could be found on the internet for the tallest water towers (wassertürme) in Austria. Unfortunately, the data is limited, so the height for just 11 towers is available.

    Despite the relatively short list, the water towers shown below are quite impressive. Given that much of Austria is quite mountainous, the number of towers will tend to be reduced as hillside/mountainside reservoirs may be employed in places with steep/varied terrain.

    A minimum of 10 meters in height was required for inclusion. As more information is found, the working list will be updated.

    Peace!

    Wasserturm Favoriten – Source: de.wikipedia.org
    1. Wasserturm Favoriten (1899): Vienna = 67 m/219.8 feet

    2. Wasserturm Gaswerk Simmering/Erdberg (1899): Vienna ~ 61 m/200.1 feet

    Wasserturm Gaswerk Simmering – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    3. Wasserturm Wiener Neustadt (1910): Wiener Neustadt = 50 m/164 feet

    Wasserturm Wiener Neustadt – Source: Facebook.com – by Marina. R

    4. Wasserturm Fischamend (1916): Fischamend = 40 m/131.2 feet

    5. Wasserturm Schlachthof (1917): Graz ~ 40 m/131.2 feet

    6. Wasserturm Zeltweg: Zeltweg ~ 30 m/98.4 feet – now a restaurant

    7. Wasserturm Mönchsberg (1892): Salzburg ~ 27.4 m/90 feet – now an art museum

    Wasserturm Mönchsberg – Source: watertowers.de

    8. Wasserturm Neurißhof (1914): Blumau = 25 m/82 feet

    9. Wasserturm Marchtrenk (1915): Marchtrenk = 24 m/78.7 feet

    10. Wasserturm Weinleiten (2017): Gamlitz = 21 m/68.9 feet – also an observation tower and waterp-realted science museum

    Wasserturm Weinleiten – Source: wasserturm-weinleiten.a

    11. Wasserturm Wolfersberg (1961): Vienna = 12.7 m/41.7 feet

    More information needed:

    • NK Wasserturm
    • Wasserturm Allhaming
    • Wasserturm Alt Nagelberg
    • Wasserturm am Michaelerberger: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Amstetten: Amstetten
    • Wasserturm Andau
    • Wasserturm Arnsdorf-Oberholz
    • Wasserturm Asten
    • Wasserturm Baden bei Wien: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Bahnhof Süßenbrunn: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Bihac: Bihac
    • Wasserturm Blumau 2
    • Wasserturm Braunau am Inn
    • Wasserturm Braunau am Inn 2
    • Wasserturm Bürmoos (1992): Bürmoos
    • Wasserturm Christian-Doppler-Klinik: Salzburg
    • Wasserturm Deutsch-Wagram
    • Wasserturm Dornbirn
    • Wasserturm Dreimarkstein (19??): Vienna
    • Wasserturm Eggenburg
    • Wasserturm Enns
    • Wasserturm Feuerwerksanstalt: Wiener Neustadt
    • Wasserturm Fischamend
    • Wasserturm Freudenau: Vienna
    • Wessertrum Frohnburg HellbrunnerAlle53
    • Wasserturm Gerasdorf
    • Wasserturm Graz (1905): Graz
    • Wasserturm Graz: Graz
    • Wasserturm Graz: Graz
    • Wasserturm Günselsdorf
    • Wasserturm Hard
    • Wassersturm Harlander Coats
    • Wasserturm Hofkirchen
    • Wasserturm Josef-Wokral-Straße 10: Steyr
    • Wasserturm Kammersdorf (1958)
    • Wasserturm Korneuburg
    • Wasserturm Korneuburg 2
    • Wasserturm: Lamprechtshausen-Arnsdorf-Motiv
    • Wasserturm Langenlois
    • Wasserturm Lenzing
    • Wasserturm Linz (1579)
    • Wasserturm Maria Bühel
    • Wasserturm Neubrunn
    • Wasserturm Neunkirchen
    • Wasserturm Niklasdorf: Niklasdorf
    • Wasserturm Obereggendorf
    • Wasserturm Ober-Grafendorf
    • Wasserturm Oberndorf bei Salzburg (1540): Salzburg
    • Wasserturm Oberndorf bei Salzburg: Salzburg 2
    • Wasserturm Obersiebenbrunn – not tall enough based on photos
    • Wasserturm Otto-Koenig-Warte: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Ranshofen
    • Wasserturm Rauchenwarth
    • Wasserturm Riedlkam
    • Wasserturm: Rohrbach an der Gölsen
    • Wasserturm Salzburg
    • Wasserturm Salzburg
    • Wasserturm Salzburg
    • Wasserturm Schwadorf
    • Wasserturm Shuttleworth: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Spitz
    • Wasserturm St. Aegyd am Neuwalde
    • Wasserturm St. Pölten
    • Wasserturm St. Pölten 2
    • Wasserturm St. Pölten 3
    • Wasserturm St. Pölten 4
    • Wasserturm Steyr
    • Wasserturm Strasshof an der Nordbahn
    • Wasserturm Tattendorf
    • Wasserturm Teesdorf
    • Wasserturm Türnitz – not tall enough based on photos
    • Wasserturm Vienna x 12
    • Wasserturm Währinger: Vienna
    • Wasserturm Wels (1578): Wels
    • Wasserturm Zimmermann (1919): Berndorf
    • Wasserturm Berndorf 2
    • Wasserturm Berndorf 3
    • Wasserturm Zwischenbrücken (1574): Steyr
    • Wasserturm Zwei Wassertürme: Glanztoff 
    • Wasserturm Ybbs an der Donau – not tall enough based on photos

    SOURCES:

    #Austria #cities #Europes #geography #history #landUse #skylines #stats #tourism #travel #Vienna #Wassertürme #wasserturm #water #waterTowers
    #austria #cities #europes #geography #history #landuse
  15. Panethos @[email protected]

    Water tower icons of Finland: Suomi’s tallest Vesitornit

    Hiekkaharju water towers in Vantaa, Finland – old left and new right – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    Listed below are the tallest water towers (vesitornit) of Finland that are a minimum of 10 meters tall. Among Finland’s water towers are several impressive mixed-use towers that contain both water storage and/or offices, educational facilities, and residences. These mostly mid-century modern styled towers include: Hyvinkään Vesitorni (1951); Heinolan Vesitorni (1951); Kemi City Hall (1952); Vesilinna Vesitorni (1952); Varkaus Vesitorni (1956); and the Raahen Tornitalo & Vesitorni (1958) – see images throughout the blogpost.

    Kerava/Tampere Vesitorni with radar atop – Source: Facebook.com

    The adaptive reuse of old water towers is fairly common in Finland, particularly as observation/lookout towers. Interestingly, the water tower in Kerava/Tampere had a weather radar added to the top (see above), while another has been converted into a museum. As more information becomes available, the list will be updated accordingly. Several translations are also provided below.

    Peace!

    Heinolan Vesitorni – Source: fi.wikipedia.org

    Translations:

    • Etelä = south
    • Uusi = new
    • Vanha = old
    • Vesilinna = water castle
    • Vesitorni = water tower
    • Vesitornit = water towers
    Haukkavuori Vesitorni – Source: visitkotkahamina.fi
    1. Haukkavuori Vesitorni (1920): Kotka = 72 m/236.2 feet – now an observation tower (see image above)

    2. Pietarsaaren Vesitorni (1931): Pietarsaari = 60 m/196.9 feet

    3. Juhannuskukkula Vesitorni (1958): Turku = 57 m/187 feet

    4. Kaanaa Vesitorni (1963): Pori = 56.7 m/186 feet

    5-6. Puolivälinkangas Vesitorni (1969): Oulu and Raahen Tornitalo & Vesitorni (1958): Raahe = 55 m/180.4 feet

    Raahen Tornitalo & Vesitorni – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    7. Etelä-Keravan Vesitorni (2008): Kerava/Tampere = 53 m/173.9 feet

    8-9. Kemi City Hall & Vesitorni (1940): Kemi and Roihuvuori Vesitorni (1977): Helsinki = 52 m/170.6 feet

    Kemi City Hall & Vesitorni – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    10-12. Mustankallio Vesitorni (1963): Lahti; Peltolammi Vesitorni (1972): Tampere; and Raisio Vesitorni (1965): Raisio = 50 m/164 feet

    13. Maikkula Vesitorni (1993): Oulu ~ 50 m/164 feet

    14. Vaasa Vesitorni (1915): Vaasa = 49 m/160.8 feet

    15. Hanko Vesitorni (1943): Hanko and Hervanta Vesitorni (1983): Tampere = 48 m/157.5 feet

    Hanko Vesitorni – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    16-18. Österbotten Vesitorni (1915): Österbotten; Myyrmäki Vesitorni (1973): Vantaa; and New Hiekkaharju Vesitorni (2021): Vantaa = 47 m/154.2 feet

    19. Hiekkaharju Vesitorni (1980): Vantaa = 46 m/150.9 feet

    20. Haukilahti Vesitorni (1968): Espoo = 45.3 m/148.6 feet

    21-25. Otaniemi Vesitorni (1971): Espoo; Myllytulli Vesitorni (1921): Oulu; Varkaus Vesitorni (1956): Varkaus; Heinola Vesitorni (1951): Heinola; and Eurajoki Vesitorni (1985): Eurajoki  = 45 m/147.6 feet

    Varkauden Vesitorni – Source: fi.wikipedia.org

    26. Hyrylä Vesitorni (2007): Tuusula = 42 m/137.9 feet

    27. Kuusamo Vesitorni (1960): Kuusamo = 41 m/134.5 feet

    28. Lappeenranta Vesitorni (1927): Lappeenranta = 40 m/131.2 feet

    29-30. Fazer Vesitorni (1961): Vantaa and Parkano Vesitorni (1970): Parkano ~40 m/131.2 feet

    31. Myllypuro Vesitorni: Helsinki = 39.5 m/129.6 feet

    32. Intiö Vesitorni (1927): Oulu = 39 m/127.9 feet

    33. Vanha Kerava Vesitorni (1953): Kerava = 38.5 m/126.3 feet

    34. Hakunila Vesitorni (1972): Vantaa = 38 m/124.7 feet

    35. Nivala Vesitorni: Nivala = 36 m/118.1 feet

    36-38. Ekenäs Vesitorni (1931): Ekenäs; Halfway Vesitorni (1966): Hyvinkää; and Pieksamaki Vesitorni (1956): Pieksamaki = 35 m/114.8 feet

    39. Suensaari Vesitorni (1962): Tornio ~ 35 m/114.8 feet

    40. Joutseno Vesitorni (1963): Lappeenranta = 33.7 m/110.6 feet

    41. Lohja Station Vesitorni (1966): Lohja = 32 m/105 feet

    42. Vesilinna Vesitorni (1952): Riihimäki = 30.65 m/100.6 feet

    Vesilinna Vesitorni – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    43. Kaivoksela Vesitorni (1965): Vantaa = 30 m/98.4 feet

    44. Santahamina Vesitorni (1956): Helsinki = 27 m/88.6 feet

    45-46. Hamari Vesitorni (1978): Hamari and Kellokoski Vesitorni (1961): Tuusula = 25 m/82 feet

    47-48. Luolavuori Vesitorni (1968) Turku and Nurmijärvi Vesitorni (1972): Nurmijärvi = 22 m/72.2 feet

    49. Pori Vesitorni (1936): Pori = 21.45 m/70.4 feet

    50. Halikko Vesitorni (1970): Salo = 20 m/65.6 feet

    Halikko Vesitorni – Source: fi.wikipedia.org

    51. Lakiston Vesitorni (1959): Espoo ~20 m/65.6 feet

    52. Rantasalmi Vesitorni (1979): Rantasalmi ~ 17.5 m/

    53. Alppila Vesitorni (1938): Helsinki = 17 m/57.4 feet

    54. Kauniainen Vesitorni (1964): Espoo = 15 m/49.2 feet

    55. Jylpyn Vesitorni (1953): Jylpyn = 10.4 m/34.1 feet

    More information needed:

    • Halikon Vesitorni
    • Halikko Hospital Vesitorni (1951): Salo
    • Harjavalta Vesitorni (1957)
    • Haukipudas Vesitorni: Oulu
    • Hyvinkää Vesitorni (1951): Hyvinkää
    Hyvinkää Vesitorni – Source: fi.wikipedia.org
    • Ikaalinen Vesitorni
    • Ilmala Vesitorni x 2 (1967): Helsinki
    • Juvankallio Vesitorni: Loimaa
    • Karhulan Vesitorni
    • Karkkila Vesitorni
    • Karhuvuoren Vesitorni
    • Kaupin Vesitorni (1959): Tampere
    • Kempele Vesitorni (1975): Kempele
    • Kiiminki Vesitorni (1997): Oulu
    • Kirkkokallio “The Vase” Vesitorni (2020): Loimaa
    “The Vase” – Source: fcg.fi
    • Kokkola Vesitorni
    • Korso x 4 Vesitorni (1976) Vantaa
    • Korvenkylä Vesitorni: Lappeenranta
    • Kuokkala Vesitorni (1995): Jyväskylä
    • Lempäälän Vesitorni
    • Locomotive Museum Vesitorni (1950s): Akaa
    • Lohja Center Vesitorni (1940) new (2025)
    • Mäntsälä Vesitorni
    • Mariehamn Vesitorni (1957)
    • Naisvuori Vesitorni (1912): Mikkeli – now an observation tower
    • Nokia Vesitorni
    • Oulunsalo Vesitorni (1980): Oulu
    • Oulu Railyard Vesitorni (1950): Oulu
    • Pälkäne Vesitorni (1970s)
    • Pattijoki Vesitorni (1988)
    • Punkaharju Vesitorni
    • Raahe Vesitorni (2019)
    • Rauma Vesitorni (1964): Rauma
    • Tesoman Vesitorni (1969): Tampere
    • Toijala Vesitorni (1950s): Akaa
    • Torppi Vesitorni (1978): Tornio
    • Tuiranpuisto Vesitorni: Oulu
    • Tuukkalan Vesitorni
    • Vanha Uusikaupunki Vesitorni – demolished in 2026
    • Uusikaupunki Vesitorni
    • Vesilinna Vesitorni (1941): Turku
    • Ylivieska Vesitorni (1962)

    SOURCES:

    #cities #Europe #Finland #geography #history #landUse #planning #tourism #towers #travel #water #waterTowers
    #cities #europe #finland #geography #history #landuse
  16. Panethos @[email protected]

    Water tower wonders: Hungary’s tallest ‘Víztornyok’

    Kiskunhalas Víztorony (2015) – Source: Facebook.com

    Provided below is a working list of Hungary’s tallest water towers (víztornyok). These wondrous structures vary greatly in design based on the era they were built. They range from art nouveau of the 19th century, to socialist-era brutalism in the mid-20th century, to more recent post-modernism and high-tech styles.

    Gulyás Utca Víztorony – Source: reddit/structuralengineering,com

    As the included photos show, structurally and architecturally, the water towers may appear to resemble everything from castles and lighthouses to mushrooms and UFOs. Similar to elsewhere in Europe, a number of the older water towers that are no longer in use for their original intent have been adapted for other uses including as housing, offices, observation towers, a museum, and even amusement park purposes.

    Mezőtúr Víztorony – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    To remain consistent in the rankings, solely traditional/classic water tower designs were included in the list. More recent (post-WWII) rooftop water storage examples were not, other than the impressive Víztoronyház/Water Tower House in Budapest (see image below) for a comparison to the tallest water towers in the nation.

    Víztoronyház/Water Tower House (1973) in Budapest. Tallest building-topped water tower in Hungary – Source: reddit com and viztorony.hu

    The translations are provided just below to help blogpost readers understand the Hungarian terms in the names and locations of the listed water towers. As more information is found/identified, the list will be updated accordingly.

    Békét és jó szórakozást! (Peace and enjoy!)

    Translations:

    • Hegyi = hill
    • Kert – garden
    • Körút = boulevard
    • Régi = old
    • Sziget = island
    • Tér = square
    • Utca = street
    • Víztornyok = water towers
    • Víztorony = water tower

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    Kossuth Utca Víztorony in Csepel – Tallest traditional water tower in Hungary – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

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    1. *Kossuth Utca Víztorony* (1984): Budapest/Csepel = 70 m/229.7 feet

    *Víztoronyház/Water Tower House (1973): Budapest = 70.9 m/232.6 feet

    2-3. Szolnok Víztorony (1985): Szolnok and Ipoly Utca “Levi’s” Víztorony (1985): Kecskemét = 65 m/213.3 feet

    4. Rókus Víztorony (1985): Szeged = 63 m/206.7 feet

    Source: vgfszaklap.hu

    5-6. Szeged Víztorony x 2 (1970/71): Szeged = 60.5 m/198.5 feet

    7. Lakatos Utca Víztorony (1970s): Budapest = 60 m/196.9 feet

    8. Margit-sziget (Margaret Island) Víztorony (1911): Budapest = 57 m/187 feet

    Margit-sziget (Margaret Island) Víztorony – Source: budapestinfo.hu

    9-11. Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) Víztorony – tallest (1914): Budapest; Kiskunfélegyháza Víztorony (2015): Kiskunfélegyháza; and MÁVAG Telepi Víztorony (1909): Budapest = 56 m/183.7 feet

    Four magnificent water towers at the Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) – Source: lovefromhungary.com/

    12. Orosháza Víztorony (1988): Orosháza = 52.15 m/171.1 feet

    13-15. Szántó Kovács János Utca Víztorony (1960): Hódmezővásárhely and Tiszaújváros Víztorony (1966): Tiszaújváros; and Petőfi Utca “Coca Cola” Víztorony (1973): Nagykanizsa = 52 m/170.6 feet

    Soviet-era Tiszaújváros Víztorony – Sources: Albert Péter via viztorony.hu

    16. Szolnok Víztorony: Szolnok = 50.04 m/164.2 feet

    17-19. Mosonmagyaróvár/Gulyás Utca Víztorony (1984): Mosonmagyaróvár; Győr Víztorony (1910): Győr; Orosháza Víztorony (1973): Orosháza; and Mezőtúr Víztorony: Mezőtúr = 50 m/164 feet

    20. Aszód Víztorony: Aszód = 47.87 m/157.1 feet

    21-22. Csokonai Utca Víztorony (1895): Budapest and Cegléd Víztorony (1960): Cegléd = 47 m/154.2 feet

    23. Kállósemjén Víztorony: Kállósemjén = 46.6 m/152.9 feet

    24-25. Szent István Tér Víztorony (1904): Szeged and Makó Víztorony (1966): Makó = 46 m/150.9 feet

    26-30. Siofok Víztorony (1912): Siofok; Százhalombatta Víztorony: Százhalombatta; Győr Víztorony (1964): Győr; and Józsefváros Víztorony: Józsefváros – converted to an observation tower; and Kiskunhalas Víztorony (1962): Kiskunhalas = 45 m/147.6 feet

    31. Debrecen Víztorony (1963): Debrecen = 44.55 m/146.2 feet

    32. Budafok Víztorony (2008): Budapest = 42 m/137.8 feet

    Budafok Víztorony – Source: epiteszforum.hu

    33. Ezsébet Liget Víztorony (1964): Győr = 40+ m/131.2 feet

    34-35. Vásár Tér Víztorony (1974): Kunszentmiklós and Kurucz Körút Víztorony (1952): Kecskemét = 40 m/131.2 feet

    36. Húsgyári Víztorony: Kapuvár ~ 40 m/131.2 feet

    37. Tatai Utca Víztorony (1911): Budapest = 39 m/127.9 feet

    38. Nagytétény Víztorony (1914): Budapest = 37.6 m/123.4 feet

    39-41. Központi út Víztorony (1969): Budapest; Gyöngyös Víztorony (1926): Gyöngyös; and Göndöcs-kert Víztorony (1967): Gyula = 37 m/121.4 feet

    42. Zalabaksa Víztorony (1973): Zalabaksa = 36.5 m/119.8 feet

    Fertőszentmiklós Víztorony – Source: sopronivizmu.hu

    43-45. Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) Víztorony x 3 (1914): Budapest; Fertőszentmiklós Víztorony (1980): Fertőszentmiklós; and Eötvös Tér Víztorony (1910): Szolnok = 36 m/118.1 feet

    Design plans for the Óbudai Gázgyár (Gas Works) Víztorony – Source: v4industrialheritage.com

    46. Zánka Víztorony (1972): Zánka = 35+ m/114.8 feet

    47-49. Győr Víztorony (1884): Győr; Kálvin Utca Víztorony: Kálvin; and Népliget Víztorony (1893): Budapest = 35 m/114.8 feet

    50. Népliget Víztorony (1892): Budapest/Népliget ~ 35 m/114.8 feet

    51. Dombóvár Víztorony (1959): Dombóvár = 34.19 m/112.2 feet

    52. Nagyerdei Víztorony (1913): Debrecen = 34 m/111.5 feet

    Nagyerdei Víztorony – Source: http://www.debrecen.hu/

    53. Kistarcsa Víztorony (1974): Kistarcsa = 33.5 m/109.9 feet

    54. Pécs Víztorony (1926): Pécs = 33.17 m/108.8 feet

    55. Svábhegy Víztorony (1913): Budapest = 33 m/108.3 feet

    56. Egyetemi (University) Víztorony (1958): Gödöllő = 32 m/105 feet

    Source: viztorony.hu

    57. Pacsa Víztorony (1973): Pacsa = 31.5 m/103.3 feet

    58-59. Kisújszállás Víztorony (1970s/80s): Kisújszállás and Régi Víztorony (1927): Nagykanizsa = 31 m/101.7 feet

    60. Nagykanizsa Víztorony (1927): Nagykanizsa = 30.3 m/99.4 feet

    61-63. Székesfehérvár Víztorony (1981): Székesfehérvár; Lajosmizse Víztorony (1967): Lajosmizse; and Felsőszentiván Víztorony (1870): Felsőszentiván = 30 m/98.4 feet

    64. Oroszlány Víztorony (1963): Oroszlány = 29 m/95.1 feet

    65. Demecser Víztorony (1918): Demecser = 28 m/91.9 feet

    66-69. Újpest Víztorony (1912): Budapest; Ó-Mátyásföld Víztorony (1914): Budapest – now residential; Szolnok Víztorony (1900): Szolnok; and Kolozsvári Utca Víztorony (1929): Kolozsvári = 27 m/88.6 feet

    70. Aszód Víztorony (1960): Aszód = 26.8 m/87.9 feet

    71. Szentes Víztorony: Szentes = 26.75 m/97.8 feet

    72. Peremarton Víztorony (1923): Peremarton = 25 m/82 feet

    73. Soroksár Víztorony (~1955): Budapest ~25 m/82 feet

    74-75. Balatonkiliti Víztorony (1973): Siófok and Haraszt-Hegyi Víztorony (1960s): Oroszlány= 24 m/78.7 feet

    Balatonkiliti Víztorony – Source: ikervarert.hu

    76. Palotabozsok Víztorony (1950): Palotabozsok = 23 m/75.5 feet

    77. Víztorony Köz (1895): Budapest = 22 m/72.2 feet

    78. Debrecen Víztorony (1913): Debrecen = 20 m/65.6 feet

    79. Kaposújlak Víztorony (1885): Kaposújlak = 15 m/49.2 feet

    80. Szombathely Víztorony (1898): Szombathely = 14 m/45.9 feet

    81. Orosháza Víztorony (1937): Orosháza = 10 m/32.8 feet – now a museum

    Szeged – Source: Wikidata.org

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    More information needed:

    • Abony
    • Ács
    • Ajka
    • Algyő Víztorony
    • Alsónyék
    • Alsózsolca (1910);
    • Alsóörs
    • Ambrozfalva
    • Aszod
    • Aszód old
    • Bábolna
    • Bábolna
    • Bag
    • Bagod
    • Baja
    • Baja (mushroom)
    • Baks
    • Baksa
    • Balassagyarmat
    • Balassagyarmat 2
    • Balástya
    • Balatonboglár
    • Balatonkenese
    • Balatonalmádi
    • Balatonszentgyörgy (1889)
    • Balatonszéplak
    • Balassagyarmat (1870)
    • Balotaszállás
    • Bátonyterenye
    • Békés
    • Belcsény
    • Bercsényi Utca (1962): Kiskunfélegyháza
    • Budapest ? x 2 (1901):
    • Budapest Ártér Utca x 2
    • Budapest, Dűlő Utca (1981):
    • Budapest, Háros Utca
    • Budapest, Háros Utca 2
    • Budatétény Víztorony: Budapest/Nagytétény
    • Buttoned
    • City land
    • Csanády Tér: Hajdúszoboszló
    • Csólyospálos
    • Csorvás – guyed
    • Csorvás – sphere
    • Csorvás – sphere
    • Csorvás old
    • Csurgó
    • Dévaványa
    • Dobó Katica Utca Víztorony: Gyál – striped
    • Edelény
    • ??Emelt Víztorony: = 43.7 m/
    • Ercsi
    • Ercsi 2
    • Erzsébettelepi Víztorony (1922): Budapest
    • Ferencvárosi Víztorony: Budapest
    • Gödöllő Víztorony (1925): Gödöllő
    • Harta/Állápuszta National Penitentiary
    • Hajdúböszörmény
    • Hódmezővásárhely
    • Ikervár (1973)
    • Istvántelek Víztorony North: Budapest
    • Istvántelek Víztorony South: Budapest
    • Kaba
    • Kápolna Utca (1900): Dunakeszi
    • Karád
    • Kecskemét
    • Keszthely (1926):
    • Kétútköz
    • Kiskunmajsa
    • Kiskunlacháza
    • Kistarcsa (1913):
    • Kömpöc
    • Központi Utca Víztorony Budapest/Csepel
    • Kossuth Lajos Utca: Újkígyós
    • Közvágóhíd: Budapest
    • Kutas
    • Luppa Sziget (1932)
    • Makó
    • Martfü, Heineken Hungary
    • Mernye
    • Mezőkövesd
    • Mindszent (2024)
    • Mosonmagyaróvár
    • Mosonmagyaróvár 2
    • Nádasdladány
    • Nagyrécse
    • Óbudai Gázgyár Víztorony: Budapest
    • Oroszlány Víztorony
    • Orosháza Víztorony (1925): Orosháza – looks like a lighthouse
    • Orosháza 3
    • Péteri Major Víztorony: Budapest
    • Péteri Pomáz, Víztorony Utca
    • Püspökladány (1954)
    • Rácalmás
    • Rém
    • Sárbogárd
    • Sarkad
    • Sárszentlőrinc
    • Sertésközvágóhíd Víztorony (1902): Budapest
    • Shipyard Sziget: Budapest
    • Soroksári Utca x 2 : Budapest
    • Szabadkai út – Kamaraerdei út Víztorony (2008): Budapest
    • Szank
    • Szolnok Old
    • Szolnok #3
    • Szolnok #4
    • Szolnok (mushroom design)
    • Tatabánya (1932)
    • Tihany Víztorony
    • Tisza Utca: Dunakeszi
    • Tiszalök, Váci Mihály Utca
    • Tiszaszőlős
    • Toldi Utca (2024): Dunakeszi
    • Torony Tér (~1970): Kapuvár
    • Vác
    • Vác 2
    • Vác 3
    • Vecsés (1974)
    • Vésztő
    • Visonta (~1966)
    • Víztorony Utca: Budapest – now offices
    • Víztoronyház (Water Tower House) (1975)
    • Watertower Budapest 21 (Csepel)

    SOURCES:

    #Budapest #cities #geography #historicPreservation #history #Hungary #infrastructure #landUse #planning #tourism #towers #travel #víztorony #water #waterTowers
    #budapest #cities #geography #historicpreservation #history #hungary
  17. Panethos @[email protected]

    Water towers with flair: Tallest ‘vattentorn’ of Sweden

    Arctura “The Thermos” – Source: kreativteknik.se

    Sweden has a wide-variety of beautiful water towers and continues to build architecturally stylish ones today. Over time brick and stone has eventually given way to concrete construction. Despite this conversion, many of the newer concrete water tower designs are quite breathtakingly beautiful.

    Incredible Våga (Dare) Vattentorn (2024) – Source: whitearkitekter.com

    The images provided throughout the post will attest to the pride (and flair) Sweden puts into its water tower design and especially their care, upkeep, and maintenance. With translated names and nicknames like “Dare”, “Reflektion”, “the Thermos”, “Shelf”, “Echo”, “Blue Spider”, and “Mushroom”, it would be safe to safe that Sweden’s wonderful collection of water towers is among the most (if not the most) dynamic of all nations.

    Another important aspect of Swedish water towers is how many older ones have been adapted for new uses once their productive lifespan as a storage facility ended. Apartments, student housing, office buildings, condominiums, observation towers, and even an observatory are just some of the reuses employed there. It’s too bad such preservation and adaptation efforts are not utilized more often here in the United States. The brick and concrete construction materials likely lend themselves better to adaptive reuse than metal and composite materials.

    It was also impressive to notice older water towers being reimagined, reinvigorated, and reused for water storage by employing newer designs during updating and restoration programs. See the example from the Stockholm suburb of Tensta just below.

    Tensta before- Source: stockholmvattenochavfall.se Tensta after: Source: stockholmvattenochavfall.se

    The most common water tower heights identified tended to fall between 20 and 32 meters (66-105 feet) in height, though there are a vast range in heights. The list provided does not include railway water tanks/towers nor water towers below 10 meters in height. A glossary of common Swedish terms you may see while reading the list has been provided, as well. As more data is located, the list will be updated accordingly.

    Peace!

    Beneath “Reflektion Water Tower (2023) – Source: lasovskyjohansson.com

    Glossary:

    • Gamla = old
    • Norr – north
    • Ny or Nya = new
    • Östra = east
    • Reservoaren = reservoir (some of which are elevated in Sweden)
    • Söder = south
    • Väg = way
    • Vägen = road or the road
    • Väster/ut = west
    • Vattentorn = water tower
    • Vattentornet = the water tower

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    1. Flemingsberg Vattentorn (1973): Huddinge-Stockholm ~ 100 m/328 feet
    Flemingsberg – Source: sv.wikipedia.org

    2. Gamla Vattentorn (1904): Landskrona = 66 m/216.5 feet – converted to apartments in 1992

    3. Landskrona Vattentorn (1970): Landskrona = 65.9 m/216 feet

    4-5. Gamla Vattentornet (1900): Kalmar – converted to housing in 1984 and Arctura “The Thermos” (2003): Östersund= 65 m/213.3 feet

    6. Hyllie Vattentorn (1973): Malmö = 62 m/203 feet – see image below

    Hyllie (Shelf) – Source: linkedin.com

    7-8. Svampen “Mushroom” Vattentorn (1958): Örebro and Gamla Vattentornet (1911): Trelleborg = 58 m/190.3 feet

    9. Södervärnstornet (1916): Malmö = 54 m/177.2 feet

    10. Gamla Vattentornet (1898): Skara = 52 m/170.6 feet

    Skara – Source: sv.wikipedia,org

    11. Studsvik Vattentorn (1961): Nyköping = 51 m/167.3 feet

    12. Katrineholm Old Vattentorn (1905): Stockholm-Katrineholm = 49.2 m/161.4 fee

    13. Östra Esplanaden Vattentorn (1965): Älmhult = 49 m/160.7 feet

    14. Boländerna Vattentorn (1970): Uppsala = 48 m/157.5 feet

    Boländerna – Source: via.tt.se

    15. Jarlabergs Vattentorn (1987): Stockhom-Nacka = 47.5 m/158.8 feet

    16. Linköping Vattentorn (1958): Linköping = 46 m/151 feet – now contains 10 condominiums

    Linköping – Source: lanstidningen.se

    17. Nya Vattentornet (1972): Kalmar = 45.5 m/149.3 feet

    18-21. Stocksund Vattentorn (1910): Danderyd – now a private residence; Gamla Vattentornet (1907): Norrköping – now student housing; Gamla Vattentornet (1902): Lidköping; and Lunden’s Vattentorn (1930): Göteborg = 45 m/147.6 feet

    22-23. Storvreten/Tumba Vattentorn (1966): Stockholm and Gamla Vattentornet (1882/1911) Vänersborg = 43 m/147.6 feet

    24. Gamla Vattentornet (1905): Västervik = 42 m/137.8 feet

    25-28. Helsingborg/Filborna Vattentorn (2020) Helsingborg; Sätra Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm; Johannebergs Vattentorn (1924): Göteborg – now apartments; and Åsgatan Vattentorn (1961): Ljungby = 40 m/131.2 feet

    Magnificent monumental Helsingborg/Filborna Vattentorn – Source: mynewsdesk.com

    29. Katrineholm Nya Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm-Katrineholm ~ 39.5 m/129.6 feet

    30-31. European Highway 22 Vattentorn (1960): Mönsterås and Berga Hage Vattentorn (1958): Linköping = 39 m/128 feet

    32-33. Gamla Vattentornet (1897): Eksjö and Marierovägen Nya Vattetntorn (1960): Vänersborg = 38 m/124.6 feet

    34-36. Bergshamra Vattentorn (1951): Stockholm Länna Vattentorn (1966): Stockholm-Huddinge; and Nya Östra Linnégatan Vattentorn (1957): Kumla= 37 m/121.4 feet

    37. Nya Vattentornet (1958): Oskarshamn = 36 m/118.1 feet

    38-41. Bjärnum Vattentorn (1967): near Kristianstad and Skillnadsgatan Vattentorn x 3 (1958): Trollhättan – see photo at the bottom of the list = 35 m/114.8 feet

    42-43. Hedenäset Vattentorn (1966): Övertorneå and Gamla Vattentornet (1909): Lund – observatory added in 2000 (not sure if height includes it) = 34 m/111.5 feet

    Lund – Source: sv.wikipedia.org

    44-48. Marieberg-Tornsvalevägen Vattentorn (1966): Umeå; Tornstigen Vattentorn (1969): Åsbro; Högalidsgatan Vattentorn (1964): Pålsboda; Tornvägen Vattenton (1961): Kimstad; and Alva Vattentorn (1980): Alva = 33 m/108.3 feet

    49-56. Segersjö Vattentorn (1946): Stockholm; Nyköping/Tystberga Vattentorn (1967): Nyköping; Orminge Vattentorn (1971): Stockholm-Nacka; Mosebacke/Fiskargatan Vattentorn (1896): Stockholm; Gustavsberg Vattentorn (1964): Varmdo; Hedesunda Vattentorn (1964): Gävle; Lidköping Vattentorn (1964): Lidköping; and Fröjastigen Vatentorn (1951): Örnsköldsvik = 32 m/105 feet

    57-58. Stockholm/Högdalen Vattentorn (1962): Stockholm-Högdalen and Skolgatan Vattentorn (1907): Askersund = 31 m/101.7 feet

    59-60. Valstavägen Vattentorn (1967): Odensbacken and Wear Vattentorn (1955) Wear = 30 m/98.4 feet

    61. Torngatan Gamla Vattentorn (1917): Ljusdal ~ 30m/98.4 feet

    62-63. Aringsåsvägen Vattentorn (1959): Alvesta and Bolagsvägen Vatentorn (1955): Skärblacka = 29 m/95.1 feet

    64. Hemmesta “Reflektion” Vattentorn (2023): Hemmesta/Stockholm – also see image near the top of the blog post = 28.9 m/94.8 feet

    “Reflektion” – Source: lasovskyjohansson.com

    65-73. Våga Vattentorn (2024): Varberg; Djursholms Vattentorn (1890): Danderyd; Teleborg “Echo” Vattentorn (1974): Växjö; Tullinge Vettentorn (1957): Stockholm; Gnesta/Fjällgatan Vattentorn (Old Tower – 1914): Gnesta; Vagnhärad Vattentorn (1970): Trosa; Valbo Vattentoen (1957): Gävle; Forserum Vattentorn (1962): Nässjö; and Gene-Utsiktsvägen Vattentorn (1955): Örnsköldsvik = 28 m/91.9 feet

    73-83. Skärsätra Vattentorn (1912): Stockholm-Skärsätra; Botildenborgs Vattentorn (1949): Malmö; Hembygdsparken Vattentorn (1963): Nässjö; Hammarby-Petres väg Vattentorn (1959): Sandviken; Iggesund-Forsavägen Vattentorn (1965): Hudiksvall; Råneå Vattentorn (1955): Luleå; Kirseberg Vattentorn (1879): Malmö – now contains 20 apartments; Idrottsvägen Vattentorn (1961): Laxå; Vallgatan Vallentorn (1964): Fjugesta; Old Skaraborg Nya Vattentorn (1965): Skara; and Kolstad Kyrkogata Vattentorn (1955): Köpingsvik = 27 m/88.6 feet

    Kirseberg – Source: sv.wikipedia.org

    84-85. Forsbacka Vattentorn (1953): Gävle and Hörnefors-Hantverkargatan Vattentorn (1958): Umeå = 26 m/85.3 feet

    86. Slottsskogen Vattentornet (1899): Göteborg ~ 26 m/85.3 feet

    87-94. Handen Vattentorn x 2 (1964/1994): Stockholm-Handen; Vattengatan Vattentorn (1960): Aneby; Delsbo-Kalvstigen Vattentorn (1962): Hudiksvall; Holmsund-Parkvägen Vattentorn (1952): Umeå; Bergnäset Vattentorn (1959): Luleå; Munksund-Borevägen Vattentorn (1955): Piteå; and Kvarnbacksvägen Vattentorn (1955): Vadstena = 25 m/82 feet

    95-96. Tensta (Hjulsta) Vattentorn (1969): Stockholm and Bragegatan Gamla Vattentorn (1899): Oxelösund ~ 25 m/82 feet

    97-98. Oxelögatan Ny Vattentorn (1963): Oxelösund; Vetlanda Vattentorn (1963): Vetlanda; and Skogsvägen Vattentorn (1962): Västervik = 24 m/78.7 feet

    99-100. The Hällabrottet/Kalkugnsgatan Vattentorn (1963): Kumla and Rötkärrsvägen Vattentorn (1964): Lotorp = 23 m/75.5 feet

    101-105. Tullinge Vattentorn (1934): Stockholm; Guldhedens Vattentorn (1953): Göteborg; Bergby Vattentorn (1961): Gävle; Töre Vattentorn (1967): Kalix; and Malmsborgsgatan Vattentorn (1964): Borgholm = 22 m/72.2 feet

    Guldhedens Vattentorn in Göteborg – Source: goteborg.se

    106-109. Skolgatan Vattentorn (1953): Hultsfred; Vattugatan Vattentorn (1955): Oskarshamn; Färila-Kilbovägen Vattentorn (1955): Ljusdal; and Nya Vattentornet (1959): Ödeshög = 21 m/68.9 feet

    110-113. Norrsundet-Fabriksvägen Vattentorn (1952): Gävle; Uggleviksreservoaren (1935): Stockholm; Sillagatan/Tornstigen Vattentorn (1955): Åbytorp; and Harabergsgatan Vattentorn (1965): Herrljunga = 20 m/65.6 feet

    114-115. Tallbarrsgatan Vattentorn (1956): Kristdala and Åkerbacken Vattentorn (1951): Lycksele = 19 m/62.3 feet

    116-120. Gävle-Bomhus Reservoaren (1952): Gävle; Hille Vattentorn (1952): Gävle; Morjärv-Backgatan Vattentorn (1956): Kalix; Torngatan Vattentorn (1954): Hallsberg; and Kilsmo Vattentorn (1951): Kilsmo = 18 m/59 feet

    121-124. Nya Vattentornet (1958): Västervik; Finspång Vattentorn (1956): Limmared- Åsgatan Vattentorn (1952): Finspång; and Glasbruksvägen Vattntorn (1958): Rejmyre = 17 m/55.8 feet

    124-126. Åseda Torpagatan Vattentorn (1961): Uppvidinge; Edsbruk Kärrgatan Vattentorn (1952): Västervik; and Karlsborg-Tornstigen Vattentorn (1952): Kalix = 14 m/45.9 feet

    127-129. Kvarnbergsparken Vattentorn (1900): Borås; Kungsör Vattentorn (1910): Kungsör; and Furuvik-Barrvägen Vattentorn (1955): Lycksele = 13 m/42.6 feet

    130. Genvägen Vattentorn (1961): Pajala = 12 m/39.4 feet

    131. Ljugarn Vattentorn (1960): Ljugarn = 11 m/36 feet

    132-135. Stuvsta Vattentorn (1952): Stockholm-Huddinge; Stromstad Vattentorn (1956): Strömstad; and Strängnäs/Mariefred Vattentorn (1988): Stockholm-Strängnäs = 10 m/32.8 feet

    Triple Skillnadsgatan Vattentorn in Trollhättan Source: eidar.se

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    More information needed:

    • Åmål, new
    • Aneby, Sundhultsbrunn, Morgonstigen
    • Ånim forest
    • Asarp
    • Berg, Hackås, Näsvägen
    • Björnhovda
    • Boden, Gunnarsbyn
    • Boden, Unbyn
    • Bollnäs, Tornvägen
    • Borås Vattentorn (1900):
    • Borås, Kvarnbergsparken
    • Borås Spinneri
    • Bräcke, Kälarne
    • Ed, Kronoparksvägen
    • Ekeby Vattentorn (1908): Stockholm – now a private residence
    • Ektorps Vattentorn (1950s): Stockholm-Nacka
    • Emmaboda, Rasslebygd
    • Filborna Vattentorn
    • Fish Farm Vattentorn:
    • Floda, Uddared, Stakebergsvägen
    • Frändefors, Lindgatan
    • Gamla Vattentornet (1903): Sala
    • Gävle, Sätra
    • Gävle, Hagaström
    • Gislaved, Hulugårdsvägen
    • Gislaved, Reftele, Jättevägen
    • Gislaved, Smålandsstenar, Furugatan
    • Gnesta, Platåvägen (New Tower)
    • Gnosjö, Säterivägen
    • Götene
    • Goteborg, Gårdsten, Malörtsgatan (1969)
    • Goteborg, Kortedala, Helgdagsgatan (1955)
    • Goteborg, Bergsjön, Atmosfärgatan (1966)
    • Goteborg, Björkekärr, Träringen
    • Goteborg, Biskopsgården, Solvädersbyn (1959)
    • Goteborg, Sisjön, Varpmossevägen
    • Goteborg, Landala, Övre Besvärsgatan (1889)
    • Goteborg, Sankt Jörgen, Bokskogsbacken
    • Goteborg, Gamlestaden, Slakthusgatan, Slakthus
    • Gusum, Skogsborgsvägen
    • Habo, Tornstigen
    • Haparanda
    • Haparanda, Grankullen
    • Haparanda, Köpmansgatan
    • Haparanda, Nikkala, Hamnvägen
    • Henån, Balders väg
    • Henriksdal Vattentorn:
    • Horn, Höjdvägen
    • Horred, Sjöbo West Road
    • Hultsfred, Silverdalen, Parkvägen
    • Högsjö, Forest Road
    • Högsby Vattentorn
    • Högsby, Berga, Kyrkvägen
    • Hudiksvall, Delsbo, Bondebo
    • Hudiksvall, Galgberget
    • Hudiksvall, Sörforsa, Fredriksbergsvägen
    • Härjedalen, Ytterhogdal, Framnäsvägen
    • Jarlaberg Vattentorn:
    • Kalix, Stigmansgatan
    • Karlsborg, Final Fortress
    • Karlsborg, Svartfjällsvägen
    • Kilsmo
    • Klädesholmen, Olles Hall
    • Kolmården
    • Kristianstad Vattentorn: Kristianstad
    • Krokom, Lyckes väg
    • Kumla, Gamla-South King’s Road (1914)
    • Kvarntorp
    • Linköping, Slakthuset
    • Ljusdal, Färila, Rosbacken Hyttebovägen
    • Ljusfallshammar
    • Lyrestad, Lyrestadsvägen
    • Mantorp, Magasinsvägen
    • Mariestad, Högelid, Stockholmsvägen Nyr
    • Mariestad, Högelid, Stockholmsvägen Gamla
    • Markaryd, Strömsnäsbruk, Wennerbergsgatan
    • Mellerud, Rostocksgatan
    • Mjölby, Torngatan
    • Mönsterås, Blomstermåla, Vattentornsvägen
    • Mönsterås, Fliseryd, Movägen
    • Mönsterås, Bankeberg, Bankebergs Gård (1910) – now an apartment
    • Motala, Bondebacka, Radiovägen
    • Mullsjö, Gunnarsbovägen
    • Munkedal, Västervägen
    • Norrköping, Ektorpsgatan (Gamla vattentornet)
    • Norrköping, Kättsätter
    • Norra Guldhedens Vattentorn (1935), Göteborg – converted to student housing in 2008
    • Norsholm
    • Norsjö, Bågvägen
    • Nybro, Algatan
    • Nyköping, Lindö Farm Vattentorn (1805):
    • Nykvarn Vattentorn:
    • Ny Östra Vatterntorn (1975): Lund
    • Nya Vattentornet (1970s): Eksjö
    • Nynashamn, Torngatan
    • Nynashamn, Horningen
    • Ockelbo, Rävbacksvägen
    • Ödeborg, Museum Road
    • Örby, Trädgårdsvägen
    • Örnsköldsvik, Långviksmon, Ripstigen
    • Oskarshamn, Fridhemsgatan (Gamla vattentornet)
    • Östad, Björkvägen
    • Ovanåker, Edsbyn, Hembygdsgatan
    • Partille, Furulund
    • Partille, Sörlyckan
    • Piteå, Rågrindsvägen
    • Porla, Southern Calm
    • Rävlanda
    • Robertsfors, Stantorsgatan
    • Robertsfors, Ånäset, Tornvägen
    • Salem, Söderbyvägen
    • Salem, Söderby Park – converted to housing
    • Sandviken, Björnhagsparken
    • Sandviken, Barrsätra
    • Sandviken, Kungsgården, Ovansjövägen
    • Sandviken, Järbo, Allmogevägen
    • Sandviken, Årsunda, Tornstigen
    • Sandviken, Österfärnebo, Lingonguppet
    • Sandviken, Sandvik AB
    • Skänninge, Vadstenagatan
    • Skara, Eskilsgatan Gamla Vattentorn (1898)
    • Skellefteå, Lövånger, Platsvägen
    • Skellefteå, Skelleftehamn, Svangatan
    • Skellefteå, Skelleftehamn, Hamnberget
    • Skellefteå, Ursviken, Ankarvägen
    • Skene, Sandvallsäng
    • Sköllersta, Dalskogsvägen/Treuddsvägen
    • Smögen, Glommebergsvägen
    • Söderhamn, Åsberget
    • Söderkoping, Tornvägen
    • Sorsele, Östanåvägen
    • Stenstorp
    • Stockholm/Slakthuset Vattentorn
    • Stockholm/Triangle Vattentorn (1959)
    • Strängnäs/Sundby Vattentorn: Stockholm-Strängnäs
    • Strömsund, Backe, Gamla vägen
    • Strömsund, Hoting, Tornvägen
    • Strömsund, Hammerdal, Häradsvägen
    • Sundsvall, Svartvik, Hyvelvägen (1862)
    • Tanumshede (new tower)
    • The Tree, Torngatan
    • Trollhättan, Queen’s Square
    • Trollhättan, Sylt
    • Trollhättan, Skogshöjden
    • Trollhättan, Strömslund, Torsbergsgatan
    • Två Central Station Vattentorn: Kristianstad
    • Tyresö, Fårdala
    • Uddevalla, Dalaberg, Lillmossegatan
    • Ullervad, Forsvägen
    • Umeå, Teg
    • Umeå, Obbola, Tornvägen
    • Umeå, Sävar
    • Valdemarsvik, Granbrinken
    • Valla Vattentorn: Stockholm-Katrineholm
    • Valsta Vattentorn (1965):
    • Vänersborg, AF Carlssons street (Old Tower)
    • Vetlanda, Korsberga, Bygdegårdsvägen
    • Vimmerby, Storebro, Vattentornsvägen
    • Vimmerby, Södra Vi, Parkgatan
    • Vingåker, Oak Street
    • Vingåker, Åsvägen
    • Visby, Peder Hardings väg (1923)
    • Värnamo, Magnusgatan
    • Västervik, Ankarsrum, Jonas Spånbergs väg
    • Västervik, Gunnebo, Ödängsvägen
    • Vindeln, Hällnäs, Parkvägen, Sanatoriet

    SOURCES:

    #adaptiveReuse #cities #design #Europe #history #preservation #skylines #stats #Sweden #tourism #travel #vattentorn #water #waterTowers
    #adaptivereuse #cities #design #europe #history #preservation
  18. Panethos @[email protected]

    Tallest Historic Water Towers of Scotland

    Scotland has a remarkably small number of water towers for a country of 5.5 million residents. Most appear to be centered in and around Glasgow.

    According to several AI resources, the limited number of water towers is in part due to Scotland’s hilly/mountainous terrain which allows for gravity flow of water from reservoirs and is also due to its wet climate constantly replenishing those same reservoirs. In some places, underground storage is used as well.

    The three tallest historic water towers in Scotland are all located at current and former hospital sites in Glasgow. Meanwhile brutalist designs appear to be the most common architectural style in the mid-20th century.

    Peace!

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    Stobhill Hospital Water Tower – Source: Wikidata.org
    1. Stobhill Hospital Water Tower (1895): Glasgow = 175 feet/53.3 m

    2. Ruchill Hospital Water Tower (1900): Glasgow = 165 feet/50 m

    3. Leverndale Hospital Water Tower (1895): Glasgow = 120 feet/36.6 m

    4-5. Garthamlock Water Tower (1958): Glasgow and Dalkeith Water Tower (1879): Edinburgh = 100 feet/33 m

    6. Motherwell Bridge Water Tower: Glasgow = 91 feet/27.7 m

    7. Menzieshill Water Tower (1963): Dundee = 84 feet/25.6 m

    8. Cranhill Water Tower (1951): Glasgow = 82 feet/25 m

    Cranhill Water Tower – Source: reddit.com

    9. Bishopbriggs “Bearyards” Water Tower (1959): Glasgow = 80 feet/24 m

    10. Drumchapel Water Tower (1954): Glasgow = 55 feet/16.8 m

    11. Craigend Water Tower (1966): Glasgow = 40 feet/12.2 m

    Craigend (foreground) and Garthamlock (background) – Source: glasgowpunter.blogspot.com

    12. Garmouth Water Tower (1899): Moray = 27.9 feet/8.5 m

    More information needed:

    Auchinairn/Woodhill Water Tower (1960s): Glasgow

    Beeches Road Water Tower (1908): Ladysmith

    Benbecula Airport Water Tower (1970): Outer Hebrides

    Benbecula Airport Water Tower – Source: Flickr.com

    Cammo Tower (~1822): Edinburgh

    City Centre Water Tower (1895): Glasgow

    Cochno Waterworks Tower:

    Clatto/Gallow Hill/Templeton Woods Water Tower (1953): Dundee

    Co-op Dairy Water Tower: Aberdeen

    Greenhills Water Tower: East Kilbride

    Invergordon Water Tower:

    Keptie Water Tower (1885): Arbroath

    Law Road Water Tower (~1920): Dundee

    Luffness Water Tower: East Lothian

    Muirhouse Water Tower:

    Ness Water Tower: Adabrock, Isle of Lewis

    Nettlehirst House Water Tower: North Ayrshire

    North Esk Road Water Tower (1841): Montrose

    Shotts Water Tower: Dumfries & Galloway

    Smyllum Water Tower: Lanark

    Tannochside Water Tower, Uddingston

    Tannochside Water Tower – Source: hiddenglasgow.com

    SOURCES:

    #cities #history #infrastructure #landUse #nature #Scotland #UK #water #waterTowers
    #watertowers #water #uk #scotland #nature #landuse
  19. Panethos @[email protected]

    Tallest historic vandtårn (water towers) of Denmark

    Provided below is a working list of the tallest historic vandtårn (water towers) in Denmark. A minimum height of 10 meters was required for inclusion. The dates of original completion range from as early as 1877 up to 1992. When height information is found for the water towers at the end of the index, they will be added to the main list.

    Esbjerg Vandtårn – Source: cycling-holiday.com

    Viewing the photographs of these towers online, many resemble lighthouses, which would tend to make sense given Denmark is nearly surrounded by water. Though only in one instance identified was a water tower and lighthouse combined into one structure. Castle-like turrets also appear to be a common architectural feature.

    Peace!

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    Jægersborg Vandtårn (now housing) – Source: danske-vandtårne.dk Research Center Risø Vandtårn – Source: Source: danske-vandtårne.dk

    1-2. Jægersborg Vandtårn (1955): Copenhagen and Research Center Risø Vandtårn (1959): Roskilde = 45 m/147.6 feet

    3. Kokkedal Vandtårn (1972): Kokkedal = 44 m/144.4 feet

    4-5. Falster Vandtårn (1908): Nykøbing and Rødbyhavn Vandtårn (1962): Rødby = 43 m/141 feet

    6. Kolding Vandtårn (1967): Kolding = 42 m/137.8 feet

    7. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1908): Struer = 41.5 m/136.1 feet – upgraded in 1951 and 2000

    8-10. Tønder Vandtårn (1902): Tønder; Vandtårnet på Sjællandsvej (1967): Kolding; and Vandtårnet i Tyrsted (1983): Tyrsted = 40 m/131.2 feet

    11-13. Randersvej Vandtårn (1908): Aarhus; Det Røde Vandtårn (1924): Haderslev; Oliefabriksvejs Vandtårn (1935): Tårnby = 38 m/124.7 feet

    Det Røde Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org

    14-15. Hvidovre Vandtårn (1937): Hvidovre and Englandsvejs Vandtårn (1928): Tårnby = 36 m/118.1 feet

    16-17. Nysted Vandtårn (1913): Nysted and Vandtårnet ved Blegdammen (1934): Køge = 35 m/114.8 feet

    18-20. Brønshøj Vandtårn (1928): Copenhagen; Roskilde Vandtårn (1960): Roskilde; and Skagen Vandtårn (1934): Skagen = 34 m/111.5 feet

    Roskilde Vandtårn (restaurant on top and pool below) – Source: http://www.roskildefugleskydning.dk

    21. Hobro Vandtårn Syd (1968): Hodro = 33.78 m/110.8 feet

    22-24. Glostrup Vandtårn (1905): Glostrup; Thorsvang Vandtårn (1971): Thorsvang; and Vandtårnet “Toadstool” på Østre Ringvej (1967): Næstved = 33.5 m/109.9 feet

    Glostrup Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org

    25-26. Smiling/Saxine Vandtårn (1908): Sakskøbing; and Esbjerg Vandtårn (1897): Esbjerg = 33 m/108.2 feet

    Smiling/Saxine Vandtårn – Source: armchairtravelogue.blogspot.com

    27-30. Taastrup Vandtårn (1909): Copenhagen; Vandtårnet på Kindebjergvej (1963): Glostrup; Veksebo Vandtårn: Veksebo; and Herlev Vandtårn (1964): Herlev = 32 m/105 feet

    31. Rødovre Vandtårn (1927): Rødovre = 31 m/101.7 feet – see colorful images just below

    Source: tv2kosmopol.dk Source: tv2kosmopol.dk

    32. Søllerød Vandtårn (1969): Søllerød = 30.45 m/99.9 feet

    33-42. “The Molar” Vandtårn (1947); Grindsted Vandtårn (1931): Grindsted; Middelfart Vandtårn (1888): Middelfart; Hasle Vandtårn (1970): Hasle; Svaneke Vandtårn (1952): Svaneke; Kindtanden Vandtårn (1949); Nordborg Vandtårn (1911): Nordborg; Tangevej Vandtårn (1907): Tangevej; Vandtårnene på Baunehøj Rode (1973): Baunehøj; and Kerteminde Vandtårn (1939): Kerteminde = 30 m/98.4 feet

    Nordborg Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org

    43. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1905): Randers = 29 m/95.1 feet

    44-50. Ølgod Vandtårn (1914): Ølgod; Horsens Vandtårn (1983): Horsens; Padborg Vandtårn (1966): Padborg; Fredensborg Vandtårn: Fredensborg; Holstebro Vandtårn (1965): Holstebro; Vandtårnet på Industrivej (1966): Struer; and Vandtårnet på Nørremarken (1976): Vejle = 28 m/91.9 feet

    51-54. Brande Vandtårn: Brande; Helsinge Vandtårn (1964): Helsinge; Røde “Lipstick” Vandtårn (1950): Viborg; and Skive Vandtårn (1964): Skive = 27 m/88.6 feet

    Source: homedec.dk

    55. Helsinge Vandtårn (1963): Helsinge = 26.85 m/88 feet

    56. Ballerup Vandtårn (1957): Ballerup = 26.5 m/86.9 feet

    57-59. Nordtoft Vandtårn (1958): Aalborg ; Sæby Vandtårn (1931): Sæby; Høng Vandtårn (1940); and Vandtårnet i Niels Juelsgade (1892): Køge = 25 m/82 feet

    60. Thisted Vandtårn (1939): Thisted = 24.46 m/80.2 feet

    61. Vodskov Vandtårn (1928): Vodskov = 24.3 m/79.7 feet

    62-64. Brejning Vandtårn (1901): Brejning; Silkeborg Vandtårn (1902): Silkeborg; and Vandtårnet ved Varde Vestbanegård (1901): Varde = 24 m/78.7 feet

    65. Vandtårnet på Floravej (1944): Morsø = 23.1 m/75.8 feet

    66. Løgumkloster Vandtårn (1935): Løgumkloster = 23 m/75.5 feet

    67. Nyborg Vandtårn (1899): Nyborg = 22.4 m/73.5 feet

    68-74. Gram Vandtårn (1922): Gram; Det Gamle Vandtårn (1913): Horsens; Nyby Vandtårn (1924): Nyby; Hørsholm Vandtårn (1960): Hørsholm; Nørre Aaby Vandtårn (1934): Nørre Aaby; Skårup Vandtårn (1939): Skårup; and Gråsten Vandtårn (1930): Gråsten = 22 m/71.2 feet

    75. Hobro Vandtårn Nord (1950): Hobro = 21.87 m/71.8 feet

    76-78. Det Gamle Vandtårn (1905): Gentofte; Smidstrup Vandtårn: Smidsstrup; and Nørresundby Vandtårn (1934): Nørresundby = 21 m/68.9 feet

    79. Ikast-tårnet Vandtårn (1948): Ikast = 20.5 m/67.3 feet

    80-86. Granhøj Vandtårn (1961): Aalborg; Kjellerup Vandtårn: Kjellerup; Jebjerg Vandtårn (1923): Jebjerg; Langholt Vandtårn (1919): Loangholt; Slangerup Vandtårn (1935): Slangerup; Svendborg Vandtårn (1925): Svenborg; and Vandtårnet på Kaltoftevej (1955): Fredericia = 20 m/65.6 feet

    87. Vinderup Vandtårn (1926): Vindeup = 19.4 m/63.6 feet

    88. Nykøbing Sjælland Vandtårn (1914): Nykøbing = 19 m/62.3 feet

    89. Gedser Vandtårn (1912): Gedser = 18.5 m/60.7 feet

    90-92. Zealand Vandtårn (1911): Zealand; Langkær Vandtårn (1992): Haderslev; and Rudkøbing Vandtårn (1960): Rudkøbing = 18 m/59.1 feet

    Langkær Vandtårn – Source: da.wikipedia.org

    93-96. Toftlund Vandtårn (1931): Toftlund; Strib Vandtårn (1912): Strib; Vandtårnet i Klostermosen (1947): Helsingør; and Vandtårnet på Terp Skovvej (1926): Aarhus = 17 m/55.8 feet

    97-101. Det Hvide Vandtårn (1908): Fredericia; Bramming Vandtårn (1922): Bramming; Aalestrup Vandtårn (1906): Aalestrup; Brede Vandtårn (1908): Brede; and Vandtårnet ved Næstved Station: Næstved = 16 m/52.5 feet

    102. Bogense Vandtårn (1910): Bogense = 15.7 m/51.5 feet

    Bogense Vandtårn – Source: Facebook.com

    103-104. Silkeborg Water Tower (1902): Silkeborg and Birkerød Vandforsynings Vandtårn (1961): Birkerød = 15.5 m/50.9 feet

    105-112. Skjern Vandtårn (1898): Skjern; Højer Vandtårn (1934): Højer; Skørping Vandtårn (1898): Skørping; Brønderslev Vandtårn (1955): Brønderslev; Pedersborg Vandtårn (1974): Sorø; Tørring Vandtårn (1914): Tørring ; Vandtårnet på Merkurvej (1960s): Lemvig; and Vandtårnet på Selskovvej (1926): Hillerød = 15 m/49.2 feet

    113. Vandtårnet på Frueled (1966): Morsø = 14.4 m/47.2 feet

    114-115. Aggersund Vandtårn (1928): Aggersund and Farsø Vandtårn (1935): Farsø = 14 m/45.9 feet

    116. Orebjerg Vandtårn: Zealand = 13 m/42.6 feet

    117-123. Vandtårnet ved Sorø Station (1922): Soro; Egilsholm Vandtårn (1917): Pedersker; Kagerup Vandtårn (1945): Kagerup; Hasseris Vandtårn (1920): Aalborg; Malling Vandtårn (1922): Malling; Vandtårnet ved Ringgadebroen (1924): Aarhus; and Vossvej Vandtårn (1950s): Aalborg = 12 m/39.4 feet

    124. Stilling Vandtårn (1908) Stilling = 11 m/36.1 feet

    125-126. Hadsund Vandtårn (1896): Hadsund and Montebello Vandtårn (1915): Helsingør = 10 m/32.8 feet

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    More information needed:

    • Aakirkeby Vandtårn
    • Aalborg Jernbanevandtårn (1902)
    • Aars Vandtårn
    • Askov Vandtårn (1914)
    • Bellahøj Vandtårn
    • Bernstorff Vandtårn (1887)
    • Brovst Vandtårn (1903)
    • Brædstrup Vandtårn (1937)
    • Dagmarsgade Vandtårn (1887)
    • Det Gamle Vandtårn i Dragør (1878)
    • Det Hvide Vandtårn (1952): Haderslev
    • Dianalund Vandtårn
    • Dybvad Vandtårn (1919)
    • Ebberødgaard Vandtårn (1918): Birkerød
    • Eskilstrup Vandtårn
    • Faxe Vandtårn (1900)
    • Fortunen Vandtårn (~1937)
    • Frederikshavn Vandtårn (1921)
    • Fuglebjerg Vandtårn (1934)
    • Gedser Jernbanevandtårn
    • Gedsted Vandtårn (1929)
    • Gilbjerghoved Vandtårn (1921): Gilleleje
    • Gilleleje Vandtårn (1916)
    • Gøhlmanns Vandtårn (1916): Kolding
    • Hald Ege Vandtårn (1925)
    • Hals Vandtårn (1919)
    • Haslev Vandtårn (1908)
    • Helsingør Jernbanevandtårn (1890)
    • Helsingør Vandtårn
    • Henkelvandtårnet i Valby (1928)
    • Herlufsholm Vandtårn
    • Hillerød Jernbanevandtårn (1931)
    • Hjortekær Vandtårn
    • Holbæk Vandtårn (1965)
    • Holsted Vandtårn
    • Hornbæk Vandtårn
    • Hovedgård Vandtårn
    • Humlebæk Vandtårn (1927)
    • Kalundborg Vandtårn
    • Karlebo Vandtårn
    • Kongsted Vandtårn
    • Kragenæs Vandtårn
    • Københavns Godsbanevandtårn (1907)
    • Lillerød Vandtårn (1973)
    • Lilleø Vandtårn
    • Lunderskov Vandtårn
    • Løgstør Vandtårn (1912)
    • Løkken Vandtårn (1917)
    • Margrethehøj Vandtårn
    • Mariager Vandtårn (1939)
    • Maribo Vandtårn
    • Mølholm Vandtårn: Vejle
    • Nakskov Vandtårn (1884)
    • Nykøbing Falster Gamle Vandtårn
    • Nørre Alslev Vandtårn (1915)
    • Nørre Mern Vandtårn (1911): Mern
    • Nørre Snede Vandtårn (1934)
    • Orebjerg Vandtårn (1918)
    • P. Andersens Vandtårn (1877)
    • Permelille Vandtårn (1927)
    • Præstø Vandtårn (1911)
    • Ravnstrup Vandtårn (1934)
    • Redstedsgade Vandtårn (1926)
    • Remisen i Tølløse
    • Ringsted Vandtårn
    • Risø Vandtårn
    • Roslev Vandtårn (1912)
    • Rødding Vandtårn (1926)
    • Rødvig Station Vandtårn (1879)
    • Rønne Vandtårn (1937)
    • Rørvig Vandtårn (1967)
    • Sjølundstårnet (1938)
    • Skelde Vandtårn
    • Skjern Vandtårn (1898)
    • Solvang Vandtårn (1936)
    • Store Heddinge Vandtårn
    • Stubbekøbing Vandtårn (1932-2025) – demolished
    • Søndre Mern Vandtårn
    • Tandskov Vandtårn
    • Tinghøj Vandtårn: Gladsaxe
    • Tårs Vandtårn
    • Tyndr’s Hill Vandtårn
    • Vandtårnene på Baunehøj White (1941-2017) = 25 m – demolished
    • Vandtårnet i Hornstrup
    • Vandtårnet på Bjergvej (1918): Lemvig
    • Vandtårnet på Fredericia Station
    • Vandtårnet på H.A. Clausens Vej (1899): Gentofte
    • Vandtårnet på Hadsundvej (1950)
    • Vandtårnet på Jægersborgvej (1936): Skørping
    • Vandtårnet på Lærkevej: Halsskov
    • Vandtårnet på Mosevej (1947): Kolding
    • Vandtårnet på Nedervej: Hendensted
    • Vandtårnet på Søndermarken (1968): Vejle
    • Vandtårnet på Vestvolden: Rødovre
      • Vandtårnet ved Esbjerg Station (1952)
      • Vandtårnet ved Faaborg Station
      • Vandtårnet ved Helsingør Baneterræn
      • Vandtårnet ved Langå Station (1912)
      • Vandtårnet ved Roskilde Station
      • Vandtårnet ved Ryomgård Station
      • Vandtårnet ved Rødvig Station (1879)
      • Vandtårnet ved stadion: Køge
      • Vejgård Vandtårn (1939): Aalborg
      • Vemb Vandtårn (1917)
      • Vordingborg Vandtårn (1952)
      • Vrads Vandtårn (1948)
      • Vrå Vandtårn
      • Østerild Vandtårn (1907)
      • Østervrå Vandtårn

    SOURCES:

    #adaptiveReuse #cities #Denmark #fun #history #landUse #planning #preservations #tourism #travel #vandtårn #water #waterTowers
    #adaptivereuse #cities #denmark #fun #history #landuse
  20. Panethos @[email protected]

    Tallest Historic Watertoren (Water Towers) of the Netherlands

    Source: arch-vault.com

    Listed below are the tallest historic/vintage watertoren (water towers) in the Netherlands. To be included the watertoren must be at least 50 years old and still standing.

    Unlike the United States where too often former water towers are left to rust and decay, or are demolished, most older water towers in the Netherlands are thoughtfully preserved and adapted for reuse. The towers identified below date from 1873 to 1970.  Of those no longer used for water storage many have been converted to offices, hotels, residences, observation towers, and other uses.

    As always, any additions, corrections or suggestions to this working list are most welcome. Vrede!

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    1. Poldertoren (1959): Emmeloord = 65.3 m/214 feet
    Poldertoren – Source: wikidata.org

    2. Gravenpolderseweg Watertoren (1912): Goes = 63 m/206.5 feet

    3. Axel Watertoren (1936): Axel = 60.6 m/199 feet

    4. Oostburg Watertoren (1950): Oostburg = 55 m/180.5 feet

    5. Scherpenisse Watertoren (1922): Scherpenisse = 52.4 m/172 feet

    6-7. Aalsmeer Watertoren (1928): Aalsmeer and Schoonhoven Watertoren (1901): Schoonhoven – currently houses a silversmith gallery and three studios; = 50 m/164 feet

    Aalsmeer Watertoren – Source: meerbode.nl

    8. Hoogkarspel Watertoren (1930): Hoogkarspel = 49.1 m/161 feet

    9. The Hague Watertoren (1874): The Hague = 49 m/160.5 feet

    10-11. De Tien Gemeenten Watertoren (1928): Zoetermeer and Scheveningen Watertoren (1874) Scheveningen = 48.7 m/160 feet

    Scheveningen – Source: happyhotelier.com

    12. Oss Watertoren (1935): Oss = 48.5 m/159 feet

    13. Nieuwe Watertoren (1951): Zandvoort = 48 m/157 feet

    14. Krimpen aan de Lek Watertoren (1909): Krimpen aan de Lek = 47.2 m/155 feet

    15. Groningen Watertoren (1908): Groningen = 45.3 m/148.5 feet

    16-17. Raamsdonkveer “Veerse Toren” (1925): Brabant = 44 m/144.5 feet – now part of a hotel complex – see photo just below and Breukelen Watertoren (1927): Breukelen = 44 m/144.5 feet

    Veerse Toren – Source: omroepbrabant.nl

    18. Rotterdam Watertoren (1873): Rotterdam = 44 m/144 feet

    19-21. Eindhoven Watertorens x 3 (1970): Eindhoven = 43.5 m/142.5 feet each

    22. Velsen Watertoren (1915): Velsen = 42.6 m/140 feet – now apartments

    Vilsen – Source: watertorens.eu

    23-24. Amsterdamsestraatweg Watertoren (1916): Utrecht and Watertoren Wilhelminasingel (1894): Breda = 42 m/137.5 feet

    25. Stampersgat Watertoren (1952): Stampergat = 41.45 m/136 feet

    26-28. Belcrum Watertoren (1935): Belcum; Zwijndrecht Watertoren (1898): Zwijndrecht; and Mijdrecht Watertoren (1937): Mijdrecht = 41 m/135 feet- very unique design that has been converted to office space – see image below

    Source: vibderondevenen.nl

    29. Naaldwijk Watertoren (1930): Naaldwijk = 40.8 m/134 feet

    30. Brielle Watertoren (1923): Brielle = 40.5 m/133 feet

    Brielle – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    31. Enschede Watertoren (1890): Enschede = 40 m/131 feet

    32. Lauwerhof Watertoren (1895): Utrecht =39 m/128 feet

    33-37. Apeldoorn Watertoren (1922): Apeldoorn; Schimmert Watertoren (1927) Schimmert; Radio Kootwijk Watertoren (1922); Radio Kootwijk; Klaaswaal Watertoren (1929): Klaaswaal; and Nieuwe Watertoren (1964): Zaltbommel = 38 m/124.5 feet

    Nieuwe Watertoren Zaltbommel – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    38. Zeist Watertoren (1896): Zeist = 37.5 m/123 feet

    39. Dokkum Watertoren (1958): Dokkum = 36.9 m/121 feet – now a small hotel

    40. Dubbeldam Watertoren (1916): Dubbeldam = 36.4 m/119 feet

    Dubbledam – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    41. Zwolle Watertoren (1892): Zwolle = 36 m/118 feet – now apartments

    42. Rimburg Watertoren (1926): Rimburg = 35.7 m/117 feet

    43-45. Oost-Souburg Watertoren (1939): Oost-Souburg; Watertoren Belcrum (1935): Breda; and Vlissingen Watertoren (1896): Vlssingen – now a tourist rental with three rooms = 35 m/114.5 feet

    46. Nieuw-Lekkerland Watertoren (1915): Nieuw-lekkerland = 34 m/111 feet – now two residences

    47. Bergen op Zoom Watertoren (1899): Bergen op Zoom = 33.4 m/110 feet

    48. Dordrecht Watertoren (1881): Dordrecht = 33/108 feet – a hotel since 2003 (see photo below)

    Dordrecht – Source: selectbyrg.com

    49. Ouderkerk aan den IJssel Watertoren (1916): Ouderkerk aan den IJssel = 32.5 m/106.5 feet

    50. Bussum Watertoren (1897): Bussum = 30 m/98.5 feet – converted to offices in 2004 (see photo below)

    Bussum Watertoren – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    51-52. Leiden Watertoren (1908): Leiden- now a residence and a bed & breakfast and Watertoren De Lichtmis (1932): Lichtmis – now a hotel and restaurant = 29.5 m/96.5 feet

    53. Rijswijk Watertoren (1911): Het Haantje = 29.3 m/96 feet

    54. Delft Watertoren (1895): Delft = 29 m/95 feet

    55-56. Domburg Watertoren (1933): Domburg and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk Watertoren (1915): Hazerswoude-Rijndijk – now offices = 28.5 m/93.5 feet

    Hazerswoude-Rijndijk – Source: TripAdvisor.com

    57. Sint Philipsland Watertoren (1925): Sint Philipsland = 27.7 m/91 feet

    58-59. Hiversum Watertoren (1926): Hilversum and IJMuiden Watertoren (1915): Velsen = 24.4 m/80 feet

    60. Middelburg Watertoren (1892): Middelburg = 24 m/78.5 feet – now a residential building

    61. Watertoren Hellevoetsluis (1896): Hellevoetsluis = 22 m/72 feet

    62. Oude Watertoren (1905): Zaltbommel = 21 m/69 feet – now a residence

    63. Haamstede Watertoren (1946): Haamstede = 12 m/39 feet

    64. Watertoren Simpelveld (1930): Simpelveld = 8.9 m/29 feet

    More information needed:

    Deventer Watertoren

    Ouderkerk aan de Amstel Watertoren

    SOURCES:

    #adaptiveReuse #cities #history #Holland #planning #preservation #TheNetherlands #tourism #towers #travel #waterTowers #watertoren
    #adaptivereuse #cities #history #holland #planning #preservation
  21. Matti Johansson @[email protected]

    The water towers where I live. Dramatic during winter nights. #watertower #watertowers #trollhättan #sweden

    #watertower #watertowers #trollhattan #sweden
  22. Debra Martz @[email protected]

    "Hot and Cold Water Towers Monochrome"
    It was a stop-the-truck moment when I saw these water towers in Pratt, Kansas. It was our first day on a summer road trip, driving the back highways, and with no reservations. This sure gave me a good laugh; I hope it brings a smile to others as well.
    Photograph converted to black and white with an overlay of texture added to the sky.

    debra-martz.pixels.com/feature

    #WaterTowers #hot #cold #blackandwhite #photoart #funny #humor #PhotographyIsArt #BuyIntoArt

    #watertowers #hot #cold #blackandwhite #photoart #funny
  23. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Tallest Watertoren (Water Towers) of Belgium

    Mechelen Zuid Watertoren – Source: commons.wikimedia.org

    The following working list identifies the tallest water towers (watertoren) in Belgium. As additional information is found on other water towers in the nation, they will be added to the list.

    <De volgende werklijst bevat de hoogste watertorens in België. Naarmate er meer informatie over andere watertorens in het land beschikbaar komt, worden deze aan de lijst toegevoegd.>

    <La liste suivante répertorie les plus hauts châteaux d’eau de Belgique. Au fur et à mesure que des informations complémentaires seront disponibles sur d’autres châteaux d’eau du pays, ceux-ci seront ajoutés à la liste.>

    Please feel free to forward any information of height data for watertorens not listed below and if will be reviewed and added.

    Almsberg Watertoren – new – Source: nl.wikipedia.org

    <Stuur gerust informatie of hoogtegegevens door van watertorens die hieronder niet vermeld staan. Deze informatie zal worden beoordeeld en toegevoegd.>

    <N’hésitez pas à transmettre toute information sur les données de hauteur des torpilles non répertoriées ci-dessous et elles seront examinées et ajoutées.>

    Vrede!

    Paix!

    Two twin sets of iconic watertorens in Antwerp

    Draakplaats Watertorens – Source: http://www.agvespa.be Halenstraat Watertorens – Source: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be

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    1. Mechelen Zuid Watertoren: Mechelen, Belgium = 120 m/394 feet (not including antenna)

    2. Populierendreef Watertoren (1961): Oostende, Belgium = 71 m/233 feet

    3. Mol Watertoren (1925): Mol, Belgium = 55 m/180 feet

    4-5. Geraardsbergsesteenweg Watertoren (1952): Melle, Belgium and Knokke-Heist Watertoren: Knokke-Heist, Belgium = 53 m/174 feet

    6-7. Roksem Watertoren (1969): Roksem, Belgium and Beverlo Watertoren (1982): Beverlo, Belgium = 52 m/171 feet

    8. Peer Watertoren (1983): Peer, Belgium = 51.35 m/168 feet

    9-12. Ghlin Watertoren (2015): Ghlin, Belgium; Meeuwen Watertoren (1970): Meeuwen, Belgium; Scheeplosserstraat Watertoren (1971): Ghent, Belgium; and Kasteelstraat Watertoren (2002): Tienen, Belgium = 50 m/164 feet

    13. Mercatorlaan Watertoren (1900): Oostende, Belgium = 49.8 m/163 feet

    14. Nieuwe Watertoren (1923): Ostend, Belgium = 49.5 m/162 feet

    15. Maïsstraat Watertoren (1955): Ghent, Belgium = 48 m/157 feet

    16-17. Merksem Watertoren (1928): Merksem, Belgium and Zelzate Watertoren (1952): Zelzate, Belgium = 47 m/154 feet

    18. Willekensmolenstraat Watertoren (1911): Hasselt, Belgium = 46 m/151 feet

    19. Gentpoortvest Watertoren (1925): Brugge, Belgium = 45 m/148 feet

    20. Westmalle Watertoren (1964): Westmalle, Belgium = 44.15 m/143 feet

    20-22. Elsene Watertoren (1909): Elsene, Belgium; Asse Boekfos Watertoren (1975): Asse, Belgium; and Driemorgenstraat Watertoren (1966): Bocholt, Belgium = 43 m/141 feet

    23-24. Hamont Watertoren (1956): Hamont, Belgium and Lomeersstraat Watertoren (1963): Grembergen, Belgium = 42 m/138 feet

    25-27. Ghlin-Badour Watertoren (1929): Ghlin, Belgium; Dessel Watertoren (1959): Dessel, Belgium; and Tour d’équilibre de Mazy (1968) Mazy, Belgium = 40 m/131 feet

    28. Hoogstraat Watertoren (1955): Lommel, Belgium = 38 m/125 feet

    29. Landen Watertoren (1937): Landen, Belgium = 37 m/121 feet

    30-31. Beersel Watertoren (2015): Beersel, Belgium and Ardooie Watertoren (2002): Ardooie, Belgium = 36 m/118 feet

    32-33.Vlissingen Watertoren (1894): Vlissingen, Belgium and Dokter Eduard Moreauxlaan Watertoren (1932): Oostende, Belgium = 35 m/115 feet

    34. Schilde Watertoren (1958): Schilde, Belgium = 34.3 m/113 feet

    35. Hasselt Watertoren (1991): Hasselt, Belgium = 34 m/112 feet

    36-37. Alsemberg Watertoren – new (2015): Alsemberg, Belgium and Helchteren Watertoren (1991): Helchteren, Belgium = 33 m/108 feet

    38-39. Heist-op-den-Berg Watertoren (1959): Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium and Rosmeer Watertoren (1986): Rosmeer, Belgium = 32 m/105 feet

    40. Pierstraat Watertoren (1951): Reet, Belgium = 30.6 m/100.5 feet

    41-44. Chateau d’Eau Watertoren – former water tower: Steenokkerzeel, Belgium; Bilzen Watertoren (1985): Bilzen, Belgium; Meensel-Kiezegem Watertoren (2010) Meensel-Kiezegem, Belgium; and Belle Alliancelaan Watertoren (1890): Brussels, Belgium = 30 m/100 feet

    45-46. Bierbeek Watertoren (1959): Bierbeek, Belgium and Neervelpsestraat Watertoren (1968): Bierbeek, Belgium = 29 m/95 feet

    47-51. Alsemberg Watertoren – old (1938): Alsemberg, Berlgium; Hoeilaart Watertoren (1932): Hoeilaart, Belgium; Blankenberge Watertoren (1898): Blankenberge, Belgium; De Haan Watertoren (1936): De Haan, Belgium; and Diepenbeek Watertoren (1977): Diepenbeek, Belgium = 28 m/92 feet

    52. Rumst Watertoren (1943): Rumst, Belgium = 26.1 m/86 feet

    53. Lichtervelde Watertoren: Lichtervelde, Belgium = 25.25 m/83 feet

    54-56. Draakplaats Watertorens – twin (1898): Antwerp, Belgium and Halenstraat Watertorens – twin (1898): Antwerp, Belgium= 24.74 m/

    57. Tongeren Watertoren (1903): Tongeren, Belgium = 23 m/81 feet

    58. Droeshout Watertoren (1955): Droeshout, Belgium = 19.5 m/64 feet

    Need more information:

    • Parc Industriel de Namur-Nord-Rhisnes Watertoren (1976): Namur, Belgium
    • Watertoren Gorinchem (1886)
    • Chateau d’Eau Watertoren: Kortenberg, Belgium
    • Borsbeek Watertoren
    • Duffel Watertoren
    • Eeuwfeestlaan Watertoren (1940): Lier, Belgium
    • Hasselt Watertoren (1911) – added 4/3/26
    • King Leopold III Avenue, No. 1 Watertoren (1972): Brugge, Belgium
    • Muisbroeklaan Watertoren: Antwerp, Belgium
    • Oevel Watertoren (1968) – added 4/3/26

    …and many more

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    SOURCES:

    #Belgium #cities #Europe #geography #history #landUse #planning #tourism #travel #water #waterTowers #watertoren
    #watertoren #watertowers #water #travel #tourism #planning
  24. Panethos @[email protected]

    More iconic water towers seen this summer

    Photos are provided below of additional income water tower seen the summer of 2025. Most of these are from the later part of the road trip. It’s fun to observe all the varied styles and designs. These are from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. Enjoy and Peace!

    Kiowa, Colorado Silver Lake, Kansas Tomahawk, Wisconsin Wamego, Kansas Trout Creek, Michigan Castana, Iowa Lake Hallie, Wisconsin Goodland, Kansas Negaunee, Michigan Colby, Kansas Dearborn, Missouri Percival, Iowa South Bend Township, Minnesota Heron Lake, Minnesota Hays, Kansas

    #cities #fun #geography #history #landUse #tourism #travel #water #waterTowers

    #cities #fun #geography #history #landuse #tourism
  25. Atlas Obscura @[email protected]

    The Museum of Water in Saint Petersburg, Russia

    Immersive exhibitions track Saint Petersburg’s past and present.#watertowers #museums #section-Atlas
    The Museum of Water

    #museums #watertowers #sectionatlas
  26. Panethos @[email protected]

    Iconic water towers seen in the summer of 2025

    While traveling by road this summer, we came across a number of fascinating water towers. Here is a gallery of some of those we saw along the way. Enjoy and peace!

    Bremen, Indiana Standpipe (1892) Looking up! South Shore Railway water tower – Michigan City, Indiana Side-by-side towers in White House, Tennessee Patriotic tower in Bowling Green, Kentucky Bardstown, Kentucky Across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radial-turbo tower in Illinois – sadly scheduled for removal Colorful composite water tower in Bondurant, Iowa DeSoto, Iowa Yahoo for Wahoo, Nebraska Handsome Tin Man in Lodgepole, Nebraska Tin Man on the Prairie in Bushnell, Nebraska Stormy skies behind this Tin Man in Ramah, Colorado Sputnik-like water tower at Pikes PeakInternational Speedway south of Colorado Springs Pair of towers at an Industrial complex in Pueblo, Colorado

    #cities #fun #geography #highways #history #roads #sightseeing #tourism #transportation #travel #waterTowers

    #cities #fun #geography #highways #history #roads
  27. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Tallest Water Towers of Ireland – UPDATED

    Provided below is a working list of the tallest water towers in Ireland for which data is readily available. As more statistics are found/published this listed will be updated accordingly.

    Peace!

    Mayglass Water Tower- Source: southeastradio.ie

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    1. Mayglass Water Tower (2003): County Wexford = 65 m/213 feet

    2. Farmleigh Water & Clock Tower (1875): Dublin = 61 m/200 feet

    3. UCD Water Tower (1970): Dublin = 60 m/197 feet

    4. Kiltrough Water Tower (1998): Drogheda = 54 m/177 feet

    5. Sillogue Water Tower (2008): Dublin = 40 m/131 feet

    6. Dromore West Water Tower: Sligo = 34.1/112 feet

    7. Cobh Water Tower 1: Cobh = 30.7 m/100.7 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    8. Knocknaheeny Water Tower (1972): Cork = 30 m/98 feet

    9. Cobh Water Tower 2: Cobh = 26.66 m/87.6 feet – added 5/23/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    10. Belmullet Water Towers (1992): County Mayo = 26 m/85 feet

    11. Kildorrery Water Tower = 23 m/75.5 feet – status unclear

    12. Battery Heights Water Tower (~1970): Athlone, County Westmeath = 19 m/62.3 feet – updated 4/5/26

    13. Nenagh Water Tower = 18.3 m/60 feet – added 1/4/26 Thank you, Cat MEOW

    14. Trim Water Tower (1909): County Meath = 12.8 m/42 feet

    Knockaheeny Water Tower – Source: facebook.com

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    More information needed:

    Ardagh Water Tower: County Mayo

    Auburn Heights Water Tower: Athlone, County Westmeath

    Backweston Water Tower: County Dublin

    Ballybrophy Water Tower (1950-2025): County Laois – demolished in 2025

    Ballinamuck Water Tower: Dungarvan, County Waterford

    Ballymahon Water Tower: County Longford

    Ballymurn Water Tower: County Wexford

    Ballyquirke Air Station Water Tower (1919): County Cork

    Bawndaw Water Tower (2010): Waterford

    Butlersgrove Water Tower: Gowran, County Kilkenny

    Callan Fire Station #01 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Callan Fire Station #02 Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Castlemoyle Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

    Youghal/Cork Hill Water Tower (ca 1960): County Cork

    Crosshaven Water Tower: County Cork

    Dunshauglin Water Tower: County Meath

    Garranlahan Water Tower: Moanvane, County Roscommon

    Grange Station Road Water Tower: Tipperary

    Hewitsland Water Tower: New Ross, County Wexford

    Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital Water Tower: County Kilkenny

    Kildalton College Water Tower: Piltown, County Kilkenny

    Killenagh Water Tower: County Wexford

    Killowen Water Tower (ca 1950): County Cork

    Monaghan Water Tower (1936): County Monaghan

    Newcastle West Water Tower: County Limerick

    Old Newbridge Water Tower: County Kildare

    Oran Beg Water Tower (1960): County Galway

    Pilltown Tower/Posonby Memorial Tower (~1805) – added 4/5/26

    Rosslare Harbour Water Tower: County Wexford

    St. Otteran’s Water Tower (ca 1960): Waterford

    The Grange Water Tower: Waterford

    Thurles Water Tower (ca 1955): County Tipperary

    Tipperary Military Barracks Water Tower (1870s): County Tipperary

    SOURCES:

    #01 #02 #cities #history #Ireland #landUse #planning #waterTowers
    #watertowers #planning #landuse #ireland #history #cities
  28. Panethos @[email protected]

    Working list: Tallest water tower in each Canadian province/territory

    Provided below is a working list of the tallest water tower in each Canadian province or territory. Given the age of some of these water towers, it is likely that taller towers exist, but data is not readily available on the internet at the present time. As new/additional information is located the list will be updated accordingly.

    Peace!

    Source: eureka4u.com Source: dissolve.com

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    ALBERTA: Fort Saskatchewan Water Tower (1957) = 150 feet/45.7 m

    BRITISH COLUMBIA: Simon Fraser University Water Tower (1965) ~ 140 feet/33.2 m

    MANITOBA: St. Boniface Water Tower (1936) = 171 feet/52.12 m

    NEW BRUNSWICK: Dieppe CET Water Tower (2000) = 167 feet/51 m

    NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR: Bonavista Water Tower (2017) = 150 feet/45.7 m

    NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: Fort Smith Water Tower (1958) = 132 feet/40.23 m

    NOVA SCOTIA: Hemlock Water Storage Tank = 102 feet/31 m

    NUNAVUT: None identified to date

    ONTARIO: Paris/West Brant CET Water Tower (2020) = 203 feet/62 m

    PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Wellington CET Water Tower (2023) = 180 feet/55 m

    QUEBEC: Pointe-Claire Standpipe (1954) = 125.5 feet/39.5 m

    SASKATCHEWAN: Melville Water Tower (1982) = 155 feet/47.24 m

    YUKON: None identified to date

    SOURCES:

    #Canada #cities #geography #history #landUse #planning #utilities #waterTowers

    #canada #cities #geography #history #landuse #planning
  29. Harry @[email protected]

    Aquarius
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    #sundaygimp -> goehde.com/fotos/index.php?/ca

    #architektur #wassertürme #natur #blühen #digitalart #gmic #gimp #fotobearbeitung #mülheim #ruhrgebiet #digital #PhotoEditing #architecture #WaterTowers #nature #blooming #photo #foto #bildbearbeitung #photomanipulation #art

    #sundaygimp #architektur #wasserturme #natur #bluhen #digitalart
  30. Bulevardi @[email protected]

    Clear evidence has now been provided that #watertowers have been found in space. Recently added to #Audiomack platform.
    I've uploaded a couple of songs of mine there so you can explore!
    Also on #soundcloud and #bandcamp of course, get in touch over there with me!
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    #watertowers #audiomack #soundcloud #bandcamp
  31. Panethos @[email protected]

    Icons in the sky: Working list of tallest toro ellipsoidal water towers in the USA

    Source: lumiflonusa.com/

    Toro ellipsoidal water towers (a.k.a. “Toro” or “Torus” water towers) are a design name you might not recognize when you hear it, but if you saw one, you would know the style immediately. These enormous towers tend to have a number of columns holding them up and then have a relatively narrow, oval shaped tank at the top that is considerably wider than it is tall. In some instances, one can see a resemblance to an alien spaceship on legs (see Kohler, WI below), while others may shaped like an oversized watermelon (see Luling, TX below).

    Triple Kohler Water Towers in Wisconsin – Source: sheboyganpress.com

    One of the primary advantages of the Toro type of water tower is listed in the quote below.

    “Multi-column tanks are typically preferred in areas of high wind and/or seismic activity.”

    Source: phoenixtank.com

    Another advantage that is not mentioned is their extra wide metal canvas allows for some fantastic painted images on the towers. Check out the Toro towers pictured throughout this post for some iconic examples. What a better way to demonstrate and broadcast local pride than with a giant, colorful mural some 150 feet in the air!

    Luling, TX – Source: atlasobscura.com

    Sadly, as the list below will show, these Toro ellipsoidal water towers are another vanishing breed. As hydropillars and composite towers become more common, Toros are tending to fade from the landscape. If you see one, be sure to admire it, as fewer and fewer remain standing each year. The frustrating part is that some cities and towns do find ways to successfully care for and preserve their iconic towers over the years, while others seem not to care.

    One of this authors favorites in on the west side of Tampa that includes an ode to the city’s cigar-making history – Source: yelp.com

    If cities in Florida can so beautifully maintain and restore their iconic Toro towers in the heat, humidity, tropical storms, and salty air of the the Sunshine State, it seems the same could/should be done elsewhere with a dedicated and sustained plan and effort to do so.

    “Each historic water tower that is lost feels like yet another bit of our collective identity being discarded. We grew up admiring these enormous structures while riding our bikes around town or while watching the world pass by from the back seat of our parent’s car. They are/were an endearing symbol of home…of our community…of high school…of college…of work…of play. It’s sad to see these iconic pieces of Americana just go by the wayside.”

    panethos.wordpress.com

    Below is the working list with information gathered to date. Lost towers are also included for reference and comparison. Many heartfelt thanks to those folks from the various Public Works/Utilities/Water Departments who responded to my inquiries for their kindness and assistance in helping make this list is accurate as possible. Hopefully, more will respond over time to help make this list as complete as possible.

    Images of some of the most iconic towers from across the nation have been placed throughout the post to admire and enjoy.

    Peace!

    **p.s. A very similar design, toro radial cone water towers will be listed in a separate post. The primary difference between these and toro ellipsoidal water towers is the lower half of the tank is not elliptical, but consists of a series of triangular pizza slice-shaped cones radiating out from the center column.**

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    Note: ~ indicates an approximate tower height, determined by using U.S.G.S. topographic maps and other resources, when available

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    1. Fairfax Hospital Water Tower: Falls Church, VA = 181.67 feet

    2-3. Leitchfield “Stars & Stripes” Water Tower #2: Leitchfield, KY ~ 175 feet and Uniondale Water Tower (1955- 2027?): Uniondale, NY = 175 feet – *scheduled to be removed in 2027

    4. Eagle Ridge Mall Water Tower: Lake Wales, FL = 167 feet

    5. North Platte Water Tower (ca. 1968): North Platte, NE = 165 feet – see photo below

    Source: northplattene.gov

    6. Vincennes University Water Tower (1950s): Vincennes, IN ~ 164 feet – see photo below

    Source: Photo by author

    7. Airline “We Salute Our Troops” Water Tower: Bossier City, LA ~ 163 feet

    8. Jessamine W.D. “Cracker Barrel” Water Tower: Nicholasville, KY ~ 161 feet

    9-11. Sea Turtle Water Tower (1955): Hollywood, FL (see image at the top of the post); “All-American City” Water Tower (early 1950s): Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Darien Water Tower (1978): Darien, GA = 160 feet

    12. HWEA Tower (1974): Hopkinsville, KY ~ 158 feet

    13-14. Reynolds Industrial Park Water Tower (1940): Green Cove Springs, FL and = 157 feet and Kentucky American Water Tower/Cox Drive (1955): Lexington, KY ~ 157 feet

    15. American Flags Water Tower (1957): Cocoa, FL = 156 feet

    16. Gifford Water Tower (1970s): Gifford, FL = 154 feet

    17. Beach Chair Water Tower (1975): Destin, FL = 151 feet

    18-21. Kohler Triple Water Towers (1962): Kohler, WI = 150 feet x 3 towers – see photo near the top of the post and Palm Coast Water Tower (1979): Palm Coast, FL = 150 feet

    22. Watermelon Water Tower: Luling, TX = 148.5 feet – see image near the top of the post

    23. Battery Way Water Tower (1939): East Point, GA = 147 feet

    24-25. Purdue Water Tower: West Lafayette, IN = 141 feet and “Partners for Progress” Water Tower (1968): Richmond, KY ~ 141 feet

    26. Kirksville Water Tower (1990): Kirksville, KY ~ 140 feet

    27. Spring Creek Water Tower: Plano, TX = 137 feet

    28. Water World/Westgate Park Water Tower (1980): Dothan, AL = 135.3 feet

    29-30. “Smile You’re In Sea Isle” Water Tower: Sea Isle, NJ = 135 feet and Eddyville Industrial Park Water Tower: Eddyville, KY ~ 135 feet

    31-32. Loy Cook Water Tower (1962): Madera, CA and Davison Water Tower (1974): Davison, MI = 134 feet

    33-35. Ocean City Water Tower (1958): Ocean City, NJ and Pumpkin Water Tower (1976): Circleville, OH = 132 feet – see image below

    Pumpkin Water Tower in Circleville, OH- Source: worldrecordacademy.org

    “Stars and Stripes” Water Tower: Dry Ridge, KY ~ 132 feet

    36. Allen Hazen Water Tower (1931): Des Moines, IA = 131 feet – *not technically a toro design, but is close enough to include in this listing for lack of another place.

    37-40. Chicagoland Speedway Water Tower: Joliet, IL and Pontiac Water Tower: Pontiac, MI = 130+ feet; and Barlow Water Tower (1977): Barlow, KY and Rolling Hills Water Tower: Winchester, KY ~ 130 feet

    41. River Canoeing Water Tower: Luling, TX = 128.5 feet

    42-43. “America’s Farm to Fork Capital” Water Tower: Sacramento/Freeport, CA = 125 feet and Parkway Water Tower (1972): Benton, KY ~ 125 feet

    44. West Tampa “Cigar Band” Water Tower (1954): Tampa, FL = 126 feet- see photo above

    45. Auburn “AU” Water Tower (1959): Auburn, AL = 120 feet

    Auburn’s “Tiger Eyes” logo intimidated opponents from 2004-2010 – Photo source: commons.wikimedia,org

    46. Worlds of Fun Water Tower (1955): Kansas City, MO ~ 115+ feet

    47. Albion Water Tower: Albion, MI = 110+ feet

    48. Gainsville Hill Water Tower (1977): Hopkinsville, KY ~ 110 feet

    49. Ecton Road Water Tower (1974): Winchester, KY ~ 100 feet

    50. “Panther Baseball Park” Water Tower (1954): Elizabethtown, KY = 90 feet – *to be replaced in the near future*

    Soon-to-be lost tower in Elizabethtown, KY. Sad, given its historic and identifiable connection to the local high school. – Source: thenewsenterprise.com/

    51. Panther Tank Water Tower: Owensboro, KY ~ 75 feet

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    Portion of a 1937 Chicago Bridge & Iron advertisement in Municipal Index – Source: ebay.com Vernon, CA Water Tower with LA skyline in the background – Source: cityofvernon.org

    Height to be determined:

    • Cuba Water Tower: Cuba, AL
    • “Go Raiders” Water Tower: Decatur, AL
    • Dothan Water Tower: Dothan, AL
    • Boll Weevil Circle Water Tower (1961-2022): Enterprise, AL
    • Theodore Water Tower 1: Mobile, AL
    • Theodore Water Tower 2: Mobile, AL
    • ASU Water Tower: Montgomery, AL
    • “Home of the Lions” Water Tower: Section, AL
    • “Roll Tide” Water Tower (1957): Tuscaloosa, AL
    • Brinkley Water Tower: Brinkley, AR
    • Conway Water Tower: Conway, AR
    • “Home of the Bulldogs” Water Tower: Earle, AR
    • “Stars & Stripes” Water Tower: Marion , AR
    • Paragould Water Tower: Paragould, AR
    • Flora/Buena Vista Water Tower (?-2025): Stockton, CA = 150 feet – *being removed*
    Stockton water tower removal in 2025 – Source: recordnet.com
    • Vernon Water Tower: Vernon, CA – see second image above
    • Kit Carson Water Tower: Kit Carson, CO
    • Bradenton Water Tower: Bradenton, FL
    • Hamilton County Water Tower: Jasper, FL
    • City of Lake Wales Water Tower: Lake Wales, FL
    • “Welcome to Palatka” Water Tower: Palatka, FL
    • Panama City Water Tower: Panama City, FL
    • Larger Checkerboard Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
    • PCC/ECUA Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
    • “Florida’s Finest Beaches” Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
    • “Historic Pensacola” Water Tower: Pensacola, FL
    • Melbourne Water System Tower (?-2021): Satellite Beach, FL *gone*
    • Silver Springs Water Tower: Silver Springs, FL
    • Air Force Water Tower: South Patrick Shores, FL
    • Birmingham Street Water Tower: Tallahassee, FL
    • Tallahassee Water Tower #3: Tallahassee, FL
    • Plant High School Water Tower: Tampa, FL
    • Alma Water Tower: Alma, GA
    • Athens Tech Water Tower (ca 1958): Athens, GA – *scheduled to be removed at some point in the future*
    • Augusta Water Tower: Augusta, GA
    • Blackshear Water Tower: Blackshear, GA
    • “It’s Better in Braselton” Tower (2): Braselton, GA
    • Bremen Water Tower: Bremen, GA
    • City of Brunswick Water Tower (2): Brunswick, GA
    • Carrollton Water Tower: Carrollton, GA
    • Cecil Water Tower: Cecil, GA
    • College Park Water Tower: College Park, GA
    • Colquitt Water Tower: Colquitt, GA
    • Deepstep Water Tower: Deepstep, GA
    • Douglas Water Tower: Douglas, GA
    • Dublin Water Tower: Dublin, GA
    • Fitzgerald Water Tower: Fitzgerald, GA
    • Bulldogs Water Tower: Forsyth, GA
    • Forsythia Water Tower: Forsyth, GA
    • Greensboro Water Tower: Greensboro, GA
    • Hampton Water Tower: Hampton, GA
    • Harkensville Water Tower: Harkensville, GA
    • Harlem Water Tower: Harlem, GA
    • Jacksonville, Water Tower: Jacksonville, GA
    • Wildcats Water Tower: Kingsland, GA
    • Soap Box Derby Water Tower: Lyons, GA
    • “Georgia’s Antebellum Capital” Water Tower: Milledgeville, GA
    • Monroeville Water Tower: Monroeville, GA
    • Gainesville Water System Tower: Murrayville, GA
    • Coweta County Water Tower: Newnan, GA
    • St. Mary’s Water Tower: St. Mary’s, GA
    • Sylvania Water Tower: Sylvania, GA
    • “The Dogwood City” Water Tower: Tallapoosa, GA
    • Thomaston Water Tower: Thomaston, GA
    • Bennett Street “Rose” Water Tower (1951): Thomasville, GA
    • Tifton Water Tower: Tifton, GA
    • Valdosta Water Tower: Valdosta, GA
    • Cotton Water Tower: Vienna, GA
    • Warthen Water Tower: Warthen, GA
    • Waycross Water Tower: Waycross, GA
    • Nampa Water Tower: Nampa , ID
    • Blue Island Water Tower: Blue Island, IL
    • Chicago Heights Water Tower: Chicago Heights, IL
    • Cisne Water Tower: Cisne, IL
    • Godfrey Water Tower: Godfrey, IL
    • Herrin Water Tower: Herrin, IL
    • Kewanee Water Tower: Kewanee, IL
    • LaSalle Water Tower: LaSalle, IL
    • Mattoon, Water Tower: Mattoon, IL
    • Melrose Park Water Tower: Melrose Park, IL
    • Monmouth Water Tower: Monmouth, IL
    • “Mt. Vernon Rams” Water Tower: Mt. Vernon, IL
    • Illinois State University Water Tower: Normal, IL
    • Town of Normal Water Tower: Normal, IL
    • Olney Water Tower: Olney, IL
    • Onarga Water Tower: Onarga, IL
    • Orient Water Tower: Orient, IL
    • Paris Water Tower: Paris, IL
    • Plano Water Tower: Plano, IL
    • Rochelle Water Tower: Rochelle, IL
    • South Jacksonville Water Tower: South Jacksonville, IL
    • Taylorville Water Tower: Taylorville, IL
    • Three County Water District Tower (2): Walshville, IL and New Douglas, IL
    • Waltonville Water Tower: Waltonville, IL
    • Wellington Water Tower: Wellington, IL
    • Wheaton Water Tower: Wheaton, IL
    • Whittington Water Tower: Whittington, IL
    • Bedford Water Tower: Bedford, IN
    • Eastern Heights Water Tower: Bloomfield, IN
    • Midtown Water Tower: Carmel, IN
    • Darlington Water Tower: Darlington, IN
    • Elkhart Water Tower: Elkhart, IN
    • Frankfort Water Tower (2): Frankfort, IN
    • Hartford City Water Tower: Hartford City, IN
    • Teal Road Water Tower: Lafayette, IN
    • US 52 Water Tower: Lafayette, IN
    • Lebanon Water Tower: Lebanon, IN
    • “You’ll Like Linton” Water Tower: Linton, IN
    • Marion Water Tower (2): Marion, IN
    • Mitchell Water Tower: Mitchell, IN
    • Monticello Water Tower: Monticello, IN
    • Montezuma Water Tower: Montezuma, IN
    • FTWA Tower: New Goshen, IN
    • Plymouth Water Tower (1977): Plymouth, IN
    • Gibson Water Tower: Princeton, IN
    • Paw Prints Water Tower: Princeton, IN
    • Indiana American Water Tower: Richmond, IN
    • “Racing Capital of the World” Water Tower: Speedway, IN
    Source: ebay.com
    • Wabash Water Tower: Wabash, IN
    • Albert City Water Tower: Albert City, IA
    • Anamosa Water Tower: Anamosa, IA
    • Burlington Water Tower: Burlington, IA
    • Fort Atkinson Water Tower: Fort Atkinson, IA
    • Waucoma Water Tower: Waucoma, IA
    • West Burlington Water Tower: West Burlington, IA
    • Garden City Water Tower: Garden City, KS
    • Rural Water District #3 Tower: Holton, KS
    • Delmar Water Tower: Prairie Village, KS
    • McCrum Bros. Water Tower (1951): Prairie Village, KS – *taken down and moved from a city park in 2012*
    • Winfield Water Tower: Winfield, KS
    • Warren County WD Tower: Bowling Green, KY
    • Corbin Water Tower: Corbin, KY
    • Franklin Water Tower (2): Franklin, KY
    • Breckenridge County Tigers Water Tower: Hardinsburg, KY
    • North Middletown Water Tower #1: North Middletown, KY
    • Paris Water Tower: Paris, KY
    • Madison County Utilities District: Richmond, KY
    • Stinnettsville Water Tower: Stinnettsville, KY
    • Delacroix Water Tower: Delacroix, LA
    • Jefferson Water Tower: Metairie, LA
    • Parks Water Tower: Parks, LA
    • Ruston Water Tower: Ruston, LA
    • Yscloskey Water Tower: Yscloskey, LA
    • Ada Water Tower: Ada, MI
    • Alma Water Tower: Alma, MI
    • Buckley Water Tower: Buckley, MI
    • Caro Water Tower: Caro, MI
    • Fremont Water Tower: Fremont, MI
    • Hudsonville Water Tower: Hudsonville, MI
    • Rochester Water Tower: Rochester, MI
    • Sault Ste. Marie Water Tower: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
    • Wyoming Water Tower: Wyoming, MI
    • Detroit Lakes Water Tower: Detroit Lakes, MN
    • Alton Water Tower: Alton, MO
    • Bethany Water Tower: Bethany, MO
    • PWSD #3 Tower: Branson, MO
    • Carthage Water Tower: Carthage, MO
    • HARG 1894 Tower: Columbia, MO
    • Farmington Water Tower: Farmington, MO
    • PWSD #2 Water Tower: Jefferson City, MO
    • Able Body Water Tower: Joplin, MO
    • Kirksville Water Tower: Kirksville, MO
    • Missouri American Water Tower: Mexico, MO
    • New Madrid Water Tower: New Madrid, MO
    • O’Fallon Water Tower: O’Fallon, MO
    • Sikeston Water Tower: Sikeston, MO
    • St. Charles Water Tower: St. Charles, MO
    • Lincoln County W.D. Tower: Troy, MO
    • Troy Water Tower: Troy, MO
    • Fulton Water Tower: Fulton, MS
    • NE Mississippi Regional Tower: Saltillo, MS
    • Turner Industrial Park Water Tower: Saltillo, MS
    • Verona CDF Water Tower: Verona, MS
    • Belgrade Water Tower: Belgrade, MT
    • Asheboro Water Tower: Asheboro, NC
    • Bennett College Water Tower: Greensboro, NC
    • Shelby Water Tower: Shelby, NC
    • Thomasville Water Tower: Thomasville, NC
    • Hamburg Water Tower (1971): Hamburg, NY = 130 feet
    Source: hamburgerwatertowr.com

    Efforts to paint the Hamburg, New York Water Tower to resemble a hamburger have hit an unfortunate roadblock, as the condition of the tower and cost for painting it have dashed hopes for the project.

    • West Hempstead Water Tower (1939-2023): West Hempstead, NY = 225 feet – *replaced*
    • Amherst Water Tower: Amherst, OH
    • Groza Field Water Tower: Berea, OH
    • Botkins Water Tower: Botkins, OH
    • Circleville Water Tower: Circleville, OH
    • Defiance College Water Tower: Defiance, OH
    • Eaton Water Tower: Eaton, OH
    • Englewood Water Tower: Englewood, OH
    • “Findlay Salutes Veterans” Water Tower: Findlay, OH
    • Galion Water Tower: Galion, OH
    • Glandorf Water Tower: Glandorf, OH
    • Homerville Water Tower: Homerville, OH
    • Jamestown Water Tower: Jamestown, OH
    • Kipton Water Tower: Kipton, OH
    • Rural Lorain Wart Authority Rower: Lorain County, OH
    • Middletown Water Tower (1980): Middletown, OH
    • Napoleon Water Tower: Napoleon, OH
    • Norwalk Water Tower: Norwalk, OH
    • “Ontario on the Bay” Water Tower: Ontario, OH?
    • Oregon Water Tower: Oregon, OH
    • Ottawa Water Tower: Ottawa, OH
    • Northwestern Water & Sewer Tower: Perrysburg, OH
    • Springfield Water Tower: Springfield, OH
    • Sylvania Water Tower: Sylvania, OH
    • “Home of the Rams” Water Tower: Upper Sandusky, OH
    • Wauseon Water Tower: Wauseon, OH
    • Central State University Water Tower (post 1974): Wilberforce, OH
    • R & L Carriers Water Tower: Wilmington, OH
    • Willard Water Tower: Willard, OH
    • Bristow Water Tower: Bristow, OK
    • Muhlenburg Township Water Tower (1970): PA
    • Mitchell Water Tower: Mitchell, SD
    • “Gateway to the New South” Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
    • Thun Road Water Tower (1976-2019): Clarksville, TN – *gone*
    • Clarksville Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
    • Austin Peay Governors Water Tower: Clarksville, TN
    • “Cookeville Cavaliers” Water Tower: Cookeville, TN
    • WA of Dickson County: Dickson, TN
    • Golden Trojans Water Tower (2): Dyersburg, TN
    • Fairfield Glade Water Tower: Fairfield Glade, TN
    • “Home of the Wildcats” Water Tower: Lawrenceburg, TN
    • Big Spring Water Tower: Big Spring, TX
    • Josey Lane Water Tower (1975-2023): Carrollton, TX = 171 feet – *gone*
    • Denton Water Tower 2: Denton, TX
    • Greenville Water Tower: Greenville, TX
    • Irving Water Tower: Irving, TX
    • Lewisville “Fighting Farmers” Water Tower (1959-2022): Lewisville, TX = 170 feet – *demolished and replaced*
    • Big Town Water Tower (1950s): Mesquite, TX
    • Plano Water Tower: Plano, TX
    • Holly Water Tower (1959): Richardson, TX
    • Sulphur Springs Water Tower: Sulphur Springs, TX
    • Greenfield Water Tower: Greenfield, WI
    • Big Blue Water Tower: Milwaukee, WI
    • Burleigh Street Water Tower (1963): Wauwatosa, WI – see image below
    • Weirton Water Tower: Weirton, WV
    Source: vistaprowi.com

    SOURCES:

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  32. Panethos @[email protected]

    Leasing water towers as billboards is a bad idea!

    Recently, several news articles were discovered that described how a community in Oklahoma had sold the advertising rights on two of their water towers to private companies.  Apparently, the City of Yukon was surprised by the increased costs associated with repainting their towers. As a solution, they leased advertising space on their water towers to companies to help defray part of the cost of the work. The initial leases were in the amounts of:

    • $25,000 from Yukon National Bank in 2005, plus unspecified costs for materials and labor; and
    • $100,000 from Integris Health in 1999 to put its name on a water tower along Interstate 40. This agreement has been renewed as recently as 2019 (see below).

    “The Yukon City Council approved a 10-year agreement with Integris Health so the Integris name and logo would be painted on the side of the 10th Street and Frisco Road water towers. Integris agreed to pay $75,000 for the 10th Street tower and $35,000 for the Frisco Road tower.”

    Source: yukonprogressnews.com (from 2019)

    Source: flickr.com

    It’s one thing to advertise your community on its own water tower or to support a local school/team or perhaps an historic business on it, but it’s an entirely different matter to treat public property like a billboard. Here’s why:

    • It promotes one business entity over others.
    • It allows off-site signage which in many places is a violation of local zoning codes.
    • It starts a slippery slope of turning public property into a cash cow with advertising going to the highest bidder.
    • It can become a conflict of interest for future decisions related to the company that is advertising on the water tower(s), as the community now has an indirect financial stake in the decision. Every decision from building permits to zoning changes may risk being tainted.

    Yukon does appear to have some provisions in its code that allows taller signage under certain conditions when they are located closely proximite to Interstate 40. But, regardless of such code provisions, is taking the step to allow advertising on your water tower(s) a good idea?

    Some might argue that communities already allow advertising in public spaces such as in stadiums. Well, for one, that’s a confined space versus a tall, openly visible location that is viewable from afar. Similarly, one might say there are already signs on buses or commuter trains. But, in those cases, it is a separate transit agency from the city/town itself and those agencies do not make land use decisions.

    Advertising on public infrastructure such as water towers is akin to placing ads on fire hydrants, street lights, traffic signals, or street signs. Where does one draw the line and when does the advertising become an unsafe distraction to motorists and the like?

    An old public sector adage says, “How would this action look in the court of public opinion as a headline?”  The only way for a public entity to avoid having to answer uncomfortable questions is to take the prudent step of avoiding even the appearance of a conflict of interest altogether. Allowing the equivalent of billboards on a water tower will only create unnecessary headaches that could be avoided altogether. Given the dearth of other examples from across the country, it would seem that most communities agree.

    Peace!

    SOURCES:

    #advertising #billboards #branding #cities #conflictOfInterest #history #landUse #marketing #planning #signs #waterTowers #zoning

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