Kuriyama Standpipe, Civil engineering heritage water tower in Matsudo, Japan
Description
The Kuriyama Standpipe is a water storage tower in Matsudo standing about 32 meters high, built from reinforced concrete with a modern dome-shaped roof. It functions within the Kuriyama Water Purification Plant and continues to supply water to more than 200,000 residents across Matsudo and Ichikawa.
History
Built in 1937, the tower is one of the few remaining water infrastructure facilities from the pre-war period. Its continued operation for over eight decades demonstrates the durability of its original design and the lasting importance of reliable water distribution to the area.
Culture
The standpipe was recognized as a Civil Engineering Heritage site in 2006 by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, marking its importance in the nation's engineering history. This designation reflects how communities value structures that represent industrial progress and technical achievement.
Practical
The standpipe sits near Yagiri Station on the Hokuso Line and forms part of an active water treatment facility. Visitors should know that this is a working industrial site accessible only from the outside, so viewing is limited to its exterior appearance.
Did you know?
The structure blends 1930s engineering modernity with architectural elements reflecting Japanese design principles. This fusion of Western technology and local aesthetics makes it a noteworthy example of industrial architecture from that era.
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