Wasserturm Hochfeld, Industrial water tower in Hochfeld district, Duisburg, Germany.
Wasserturm Hochfeld is a water tower in Duisburg's Hochfeld district, standing 47 meters tall with a steel-concrete structure reinforced by six internal and six external support pillars. Brick masonry connects these pillars, creating a solid industrial structure that dominates the local landscape.
The tower was built in 1917 to supply water to steam locomotives at the Hochfeld freight station. It ceased its original industrial purpose when electric locomotives replaced steam trains in the 1960s.
The water tower now serves as a gathering place for events and dining, drawing people who appreciate its transformation from industrial use. It has become a social venue where the building's past industrial identity blends with its present social function.
The tower underwent major renovation in 2007 and now contains modern office spaces and event halls suitable for various gatherings. The upper levels feature dining options with views, making it accessible for both casual visits and planned events.
The tower is part of the Industrial Heritage Trail, documenting how water infrastructure was essential to steam rail operations. Its transformation demonstrates how industrial structures can adapt to serve modern community needs.
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