Vattenpump - Eksjö, Sweden
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Walking Boots
N 57° 40.153 E 014° 58.200
33V E 498210 N 6391884
In the area of the Eksjö museum you can see this old water pump
Waymark Code: WM19E8R
Location: Jönköping, Sweden
Date Posted: 02/09/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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In the area of the Eksjö museum you can see this old water pump.
The water pump is black wrought iron, about 1 meter high. At the top is a swivel tap that you turn, after which the water flows out of the spout. The spout looks like a bird with its beak open.
Hollyhocks grow around the water pump. These were quite common in the past.


Eksjö Museum is located in the middle of the old town (Gamla stan) in Eksjö. There are several buildings and an outdoor area where you can see the history of the city, and see many different tools and objects that have been used over time. Both what is used in agriculture, but also various professions and in general household chores.
Is it Working: no

Nearest Address:
Österlånggatan 31
Eksjö,
575 31


How to find.:
The area at the Eksjö Museum. You have to go in between the buildings where there is a courtyard. ​


Visiting Restrictions:
The area at the Eksjö Museum. There is free admission ​


Good place to park: Not Listed

Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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