Fernsehturm Dequede, Television tower in Osterburg, Germany.
Fernsehturm Dequede is a concrete broadcasting tower in Osterburg reaching 184.5 meters in height, with a shaft extending 124.8 meters upward. The structure was built from prestressed concrete and served for many years as a transmission mast for radio and television antennas.
Construction began in October 1956 and broadcasts started in 1959 as part of East Germany's expansion of its radio network. Following German reunification, the tower's use adapted to new technical standards and transmission needs.
The tower has shaped the local skyline for decades and remains a familiar landmark for residents. As a heritage monument, it represents the technological achievement that connected this city to the wider region.
The tower is visible from various points around the city and serves as a useful landmark for orientation. Access to the structure itself is not available to the public, but it remains visible and recognizable from the surrounding area.
This was the first structure of its kind in the world built entirely from prestressed concrete, showcasing innovative construction technique of the era. The prestressing method allowed a slimmer and more stable structure compared to earlier construction approaches.
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