Újpest Water Tower Explained

Újpest Water Tower
Building Type:Water tower
Architectural Style:Art Nouveau
Location:Újpest, Budapest, Hungary
Client:Magyar Vízmű Részvénytársaság
Start Date:1911
Completion Date:1912
Height:27NaN
Architect:Győző Mihailich, Ödön Dümmerling
Architecture Firm:Compagnie Générále des Conduites d' Eau Liége Belgique

The Újpest Water Tower (Hungarian: Újpesti víztorony) is one of 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, 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.

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