Saloppe waterworks, Technical monument and waterworks in Dresden, Germany
Description
The Saloppe waterworks sits on the Elbe River's right bank and displays industrial architecture from the 19th century built with red brick. The facility used filtration systems to process and distribute river water throughout the city.
History
The works were built in 1871 under city architect Theodor Friedrich and engineer Bernhard Salbach. Operating as Dresden's first drinking water plant from 1875, it supplied fresh water to the expanding city.
Culture
The facility underwent transformation from a municipal water supply plant to residential spaces, reflecting changes in urban development and preservation methods.
Practical
The former waterworks buildings are open to view from outside and visible along the riverside. The location beside the Elbe makes it easy to reach and places it within a historic industrial quarter of the city.
Did you know?
The brick buildings were converted into residential space after 2017, showing how old industrial sites gain new purposes. This transformation preserved the historic structures while supporting modern housing in Dresden.
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