Mannheimer Wasserturm - Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
N 49° 29.037 E 008° 28.541
32U E 462023 N 5481388
the famous water tower in Mannheim built 1886 by architect Gustav Halmhuber.
Waymark Code: WMP97A
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 07/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
Views: 14

"Der Mannheimer Wasserturm ist ein bekanntes Wahrzeichen von Mannheim. Erbaut wurde der Wasserturm von 1886 bis 1889 am heutigen Friedrichsplatz nach den Plänen von Gustav Halmhuber. Der Turm ist 60 Meter hoch und hat einen Durchmesser von 19 Meter. Er war der erste städtische Wasserturm Mannheims und hatte anfangs alle Funktionen der Trinkwasserversorgung zu erfüllen, inklusive der Aufrechterhaltung eines konstanten Wasserdrucks. Nach dem Bau des höher gelegenen Wasserturms Luzenberg 1909 diente er noch bis zum Jahr 2000 als Reservehochbehälter." Wikipedia (visit link)

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The Mannheim water tower is a famous landmark in Mannheim. The water tower was built 1886-1889 at the Friedrichsplatz according to plans by Gustav Halmhuber. The tower is 60 meters high and has a diameter of 19 meters. It was the first municipal water tower of Mannheim and initially had to fulfill all the functions of the drinking water supply, including the maintenance of a constant water pressure. After the construction of the higher water tower Luzenberg in 1909, it served until 2000 as a reserve high reservoir. Wikipedia, translated by lumbricus
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