Explore Europe's historic water towers, from industrial marvels to architectural gems, and uncover the fascinating story of water supply and its vital role in the development of cities and towns.
Barely a quarter of a century after constructing the Anhalter Bahn railway depot, the water reservoir was no longer sufficient to supply the larger and more powerful steam locomotives. That is why a completely new water tower was erected in 1908.
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