Copenhagen Waterworks, Industrial water facility in Studiestræde, Denmark
The Copenhagen Waterworks consists of multiple buildings constructed in yellow brick with arched windows, slate roofs, and a central pumping station with machinery rooms.
The waterworks began operations in 1859 as Denmark's first water treatment facility, prompted by the cholera outbreak of 1853 that motivated political action.
The former engine house has transformed into Pumpehuset, a concert venue, while other sections of the complex now serve as daycare facilities.
The facility extracted water from Copenhagen's surrounding lakes and groundwater sources, utilizing an elevation reservoir in Søndermarken for distribution throughout the city.
British company Cochrane & Co designed the water system, while architect Niels Sigfred Nebelong created the individual buildings that remained operational until 1951.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1859
GPS coordinates: 55.67710,12.56420
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:07
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