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Hoogkarspel water tower, Water tower in Hoogkarspel, Netherlands.

The water tower features two distinct reservoirs with capacities of 600 and 400 cubic meters, reaching a height of 49.1 meters above ground level.

Built in 1930 under the supervision of architect W. Mensert from PWN Waterleidingbedrijf Noord-Holland, this structure served water distribution needs for the local population.

The tower holds national monument status as a Rijksmonument, representing early 20th-century Dutch industrial engineering and municipal infrastructure development.

Located in the center of Hoogkarspel village at coordinates 52.69495N and 5.17463E, the tower stands at Streekweg 235 for easy public viewing.

The water tower remains one of only five registered monuments in Hoogkarspel, positioned directly within the village center rather than in an isolated location.

Location: Drechterland

Architects: PWN Waterleidingbedrijf Noord-Holland

GPS coordinates: 52.69495,5.17463

Latest update: March 17, 2025 18:40

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