Fernmeldeturm Bremen, Telecommunications tower in Mitte, Germany
Description
The Fernmeldeturm Bremen is a 117 meter tall concrete building in the city center with a square base and vertical window rows. The structure combines a simple concrete form with a brick facade and continues to function as a regional communications hub.
History
The Federal Post constructed the tower between 1959 and 1961, making it the city's highest building for television broadcasting at that time. After various renovations, the structure retained its role as an important communications node for the region.
Culture
The tower shapes the city center skyline with its distinctive concrete form and serves as a familiar reference point for residents navigating the urban landscape. Its vertical window rows and brick facade give the structure a characteristic presence that sets it apart from other contemporary buildings.
Practical
The building is located at the corner of Ölmühlenstraße and Corssengang and remains inaccessible to the public. Deutsche Telekom operates the facility today for mobile communications and other telecommunications services.
Did you know?
The building underwent multiple renovations that significantly changed its appearance while maintaining its function. Many Bremen residents associate the tower with personal memories of the city's technological development since the 1960s.
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