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Bommerholz Water Tower
A gem of Expressionist architecture
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Built in 1910, the Bommerholz Water Tower in Witten-Bommerholz stands out with its expressionist design. Originally serving as a viewing tower, it was remodeled in 1977/78 to enlarge the water tank. The tower is part of the Route of Industrial Heritage, showcasing the shift from historicism to pure functional forms in steel and concrete.
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The tower was operated by Stadtwerke Witten.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1910
- Architectural Style
- Expressionism
- Height
- 26.4 m
- Elevation
- 210.18 m
- Capacity
- 150
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
ehemalige Zeche Fortuna ins Westen
1.3 km away
LE Bommerholz
1.1 km away
Muttenbach
1.3 km away
Maschinenhaus
1.1 km away
Stollen Stettin
1.6 km away
Evangelische Kirche Bommern
1.6 km away
Göpelschacht Moses
1.6 km away
Gedenkstein für die Märzgefallenen 1920
1.3 km away