Water tower Finow, Water tower with expressionist architecture in Eberswalde, Germany.
Water tower Finow is an industrial building in Eberswalde standing about 50 meters tall with a square footprint, built primarily from yellow bricks with Gothic design elements. The structure now houses a museum across several floors and an observation platform at height.
The tower was built between 1917 and 1918 by architect Paul Mebes and supplied water to the local brass manufacturing industry until its decommissioning in 1964. The construction took place during a period of major industrialization in the region and marks an important moment in the city's infrastructure development.
The building displays early German brick expressionism with distinctive shapes reflecting industrial design of the early 1900s. Visitors can experience these stylistic features firsthand while moving through the different levels.
Visitors can take the elevator to the museum level on the second floor and continue to the observation platform about 44 meters up, which offers wide views across the Finow Valley. The combination of elevator-operated access and high vantage points makes the experience accessible for people with varying mobility needs.
The tower's site was chosen by the client together with architect Paul Mebes so that the building is mirrored in the garden pond beside it. The pond still lies next to the tower on the south side of Am Wasserturm street.
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