Königs Wusterhausen Central Tower, Communications tower in Königs Wusterhausen, Germany.
Königs Wusterhausen Central Tower was a steel framework structure with a triangular cross-section that rose 243 meters high. It contained an elevator system that carried technicians to a platform at 230 meters, where they could access six antenna masts mounted on the tower.
The structure was built between 1924 and 1925 to serve as Germany's primary radio transmission facility. It remained in operation until it was destroyed during the severe storm Quimburga in 1972.
Locals nicknamed the structure 'der Dicke' and it became so central to the town's identity that it was incorporated into Königs Wusterhausen's municipal coat of arms. This reflects how deeply the tower was woven into the community's self-image.
The site was not easily accessible to the public, as it stood on restricted grounds that housed mostly technicians and authorized personnel. Visitors could view the distinctive silhouette from various points around town.
Plans existed to extend the structure to 283 meters, but the Treaty of Versailles prevented this expansion. Despite this restriction, it remained one of the tallest constructions of its era.
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