Turku Gasometer, Industrial gas holder in V District, Turku, Finland.
The cylindrical gas holder stands near the Aurajoki River mouth, featuring structural elements typical of early 20th-century industrial engineering techniques.
Built in 1912 by architects Johan Eskil Hindersson and Albert Richardtson, this gas holder marked the modernization of energy distribution in Turku.
The gas holder represents a period when Turku transformed from traditional fuel sources to industrial gas technology, changing local manufacturing methods.
Located at coordinates 60.436389, 22.244722, the structure maintains its position as a reference point in the industrial area near the shipyards.
The building receives protection through specific town planning regulations, preserving its status as an example of Finnish industrial infrastructure.
Location: Turku
Inception: 1912
Architects: Johan Eskil Hindersson, Albert Richardtson
Part of: Aurajoki river mouth port, shipyard and industrial area
GPS coordinates: 60.43639,22.24472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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