Wasserturm Nord, Industrial water tower in Halle (Saale), Germany.
Description
Wasserturm Nord is a 54-meter-tall brick structure with a tapering shaft and a slate-covered turret topped with iron framework. The building held a 1500 cubic meter water tank designed using the Otto Intze system.
History
Construction took place between 1897 and 1899 under architect Ewald Genzmer. Operations ceased in 1965 when a long-distance pipeline system began supplying water from the Ostharz and Elbaue regions.
Culture
The base displays carved sandstone sculptures of sea creatures created by artists Fr. Guth and Fr. Mänicke. These decorative elements give the industrial structure an unexpected artistic quality that shapes how it appears today.
Practical
The site is best reached on foot and offers good views of the entire structure from the outside. Visitors should plan time to examine the sandstone sculptures at the base closely to appreciate the artistic details fully.
Did you know?
After ceasing operations, the building underwent extensive restoration from 1992 to 1999 and now houses the headquarters of the Association for the Preservation of Water Towers in Halle. This conversion shows how industrial heritage can find new purpose and continue serving its community.
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