Type Water tower Height 27 m Architectural style Art Nouveau Architect Győző Mihailich | Completed 1912 Opened 1912 Construction started 1911 | |
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Location Újpest, Budapest, Hungary Client Magyar Vízmű Részvénytársaság Architecture firm Compagnie Générále des Conduites d' Eau Liége Belgique | ||
The Újpest Water Tower is one of the many water towers in Budapest.
History
The Újpest Water Tower played an important role in World War II. Explosives were stored within the tower, possibly reserved for its later destruction. In December 1944 the Hungarian partisans ambushed the Arrow Cross guards and seized the ammunition, thus preventing the tower from being destroyed. Had it been destroyed, the entire area would have been left without water.
References
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