Watertoren Hofstede de Grootkade, Water tower and national monument in Groningen, Netherlands.
The octagonal brick structure rises 56 meters high with a diameter of 19 meters, featuring cylindrical sections and large windows over multiple levels.
Built between 1911 and 1912 by architect J.A. Mulock Houwer, the tower contained two iron reservoirs until the upper one was destroyed during World War II.
The building displays early 20th century industrial architecture with decorative elements including natural stone friezes and a coat of arms above the entrance.
Located at Dr. C. Hofstede De Grootkade 48 in Groningen, the structure has been transformed from a water storage facility into an apartment hotel.
The tower's sixteen-sided layer contains eight segments with segmental arches, crowned by a tent roof with dormers and a prominent lantern finial.
Location: Groningen
Architects: Jan Anthony Mulock Houwer
GPS coordinates: 53.21857,6.54909
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:24
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