Huwei Water Tower, County-level monument in Gong'an Village, Taiwan
The Huwei Water Tower is a cylindrical concrete structure built in a small village in Taiwan to store water for the local population. The building stands openly on the landscape and shows the wear of roughly nine decades of exposure and use.
The structure was built in 1930 as part of Taiwan's modern infrastructure expansion in the early 1930s. It was a response to growing demand for reliable water supply in rural communities during a period of economic growth.
The water tower shows how the community once organized its daily water supply and remains a visible reminder of practical life in the early modern period. The cylindrical shape was a simple, functional solution that people in the region copied for their own needs.
The structure sits in an open village setting and can be viewed from outside, allowing a look at its solid concrete construction. Since it is a rural location, visitors should bring sturdy shoes and expect basic conditions.
The structure has kept its original concrete form from that time, which is unusual since many such facilities were later renovated or rebuilt. This makes it a rare example of how building styles and materials looked from that era.
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