Central Hydraulic Tower, Victorian engine house in Wallasey, England
The Central Hydraulic Tower stands 110 feet tall, constructed with brick walls and decorated with rock-faced stone elements near Birkenhead Docks.
Engineer Jesse Hartley completed this industrial structure in 1863 to power the movement of lock gates and bridges at the Birkenhead Docks complex.
The architectural design of this Grade II listed building incorporates elements from the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, reflecting Italian Renaissance influences.
The structure contained six boilers and two engines in its pump room, which generated the necessary power for the dock operations.
The tower sustained damage during World War II bombing raids, leading to repairs that eliminated its original decorative lantern at the summit.
Location: Wirral
GPS coordinates: 53.40212,-3.02220
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:13
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