Wasserturm Kiel-Dietrichsdorf, Water tower in Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf, Germany.
Wasserturm Kiel-Dietrichsdorf is a circular brick structure marked by two light-colored rings that divide its facade and seafaring imagery on the upper section. The tower now functions as a space for rotating cultural exhibitions and temporary events.
The tower was constructed in 1905 following designs by Royal Court Engineer David Grove to serve the expanding residential area. Its creation came after the Howaldt shipyard established operations nearby, which drove the district's development during the industrial era.
The building displays maritime motifs on its facade and reflects the connection to the harbor district's character, where ships and shipbuilding shaped daily life. Visitors can experience this link to seafaring directly when looking at the painted exterior.
The tower stands near Toni-Jensen School and is easily accessible on foot from the surrounding neighborhood. It works well as a stop during walks through the district, and information about current exhibitions is available at the site.
The exterior was painted with ship imagery by artist Reimer Riediger in 1976, making it one of the few decorated water towers in the region. This artistic addition gives the industrial structure a personal and site-specific character.
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