Watertower, Rotterdam

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Original date:: Jan 24, 2007

This monumental building was the water tower of Rotterdam until 1977. It was designed in 1871 by the city architect C.B. van der Tak. Building was completed in 1874. In the 1860's it became clear that the frequent cholera epidemics of the 19th century were caused by a lack of fresh water. The new tower was going to supply that in abundance. After 1977 the tower and the surrounding complex were re-used as a theater, houses and appartmentblocks. The tower now has several appartments, an office and a restaurant at the groud floor. (info from Kleiobird)

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Rotterdam ( /ˈrɒtərdæm/; Dutch [ˌrɔtərˈdɑm] ( listen)) is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, built in 1270, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre. Its strategic location at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea and at the heart of a massive rail, road, air and inland waterway distribution system extending throughout Europe deliver the reason that Rotterdam is often called the Gateway to Europe.

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