Watertower, Barendrecht

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Watertower, Barendrecht, Historical water tower in Barendrecht, Netherlands.

The water tower stands 36 meters high with a concrete skeleton filled with brick walls and includes a smaller connected filtration tower.

Built in 1912 by architect Roelof Kuipers, the tower provided essential water supply during Barendrecht's population growth in the early 20th century.

The structure received Rijksmonument status in 2001, marking its significance in Dutch architectural heritage with monument number 520878.

Located at Dorpsstraat 152 in Barendrecht, the tower contains a flat-bottom reservoir with a capacity of 120 cubic meters.

The tower features distinctive corner elements made of concrete, contrasting with brick surfaces, and includes balconies marking transitions between sections.

Location: Barendrecht

Architects: Roelof Kuipers

Address: Dorpsstraat 152, 2992 BE Barendrecht 2992BE 2992BE

GPS coordinates: 51.85829,4.53365

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:11

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