Agrobank Water tower, Water tower in Agrobank neighborhood, Holon, Israel.
The Agrobank Water Tower is a brick structure standing at the corner of Sokolov and Henkin streets in this residential quarter. The tower rises prominently above surrounding buildings and demonstrates the utilitarian architecture common to water distribution systems in early Israeli towns.
The tower was built during Holon's early years to serve the growing population's water needs in this new settlement. During the 1948 War of Independence, it became a strategic military position for monitoring surrounding areas.
The Water Tower Garden next to the structure provides residents with a gathering space while preserving the historical significance of this neighborhood landmark.
The structure is located in a walkable neighborhood where visitors can see it from public streets and surrounding areas. A garden space nearby provides a comfortable spot to view and photograph the tower.
Enemy aircraft targeted this tower during the war, but the bombing attempts failed to hit it. The structure survived intact despite repeated military strikes on the surrounding area.
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