Wassertürme am Hellweg, Water towers in Hamm, Germany
The water towers at Hellweg are two concrete structures south of Hamm that show different building styles. The eastern tower has a white round dome with a vaulted roof and partial brick cladding, while the western one appears more modern with smooth concrete surfaces.
The eastern tower was built in 1907 and later heightened, but it suffered bomb damage during World War II. The western tower was built after the war between 1949 and 1952 as a modern reconstruction.
The towers are part of the Industrial Heritage Route of North Rhine-Westphalia and show how important infrastructure was for the region's development. They stand today as examples of the industrial era's technical achievements that shaped the city landscape.
You can see the towers clearly from outside when walking or driving near Hellweg. They are easily visible from several points in the city because of their different heights and shapes.
The western tower contains multiple interior floors and an observation platform with glass windows that offers a view of the surroundings. This extra feature sets it apart from its older eastern counterpart.
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