Wasserturm Giersberg, Water tower in Brunswick, Germany
The Giersberg Water Tower is a brick tower in Brunswick with a red exterior and a large water storage chamber inside that could hold 2000 cubic meters. The structure stands on a natural elevation and reaches a total height of about 59 meters.
The tower was built in 1901 by city architects Max Osterloh and Ludwig Winter to replace an older water system at the Oker. It supplied water to the city until 1989, when newer technologies made the old system unnecessary.
The tower shows architectural features that recall fortress towers, revealing how much builders once valued beauty in practical structures. Visitors can still see the elegant brick facade that distinguishes it from other buildings in the city.
The building sits on a hill above the old town and used gravity to push water to homes below. The location is relatively easy to reach and offers good views of the surrounding area.
The original equipment from when the tower was built remains inside, showing how early industrial mechanics worked. These unchanged machines offer a rare look at engineering from the early 1900s.
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