Stouwwerk
Stouwwerk is a historic water supply installation located in the city of Rüdesheim am Rhein in the state of Hesse, Germany. The term comes from the German words “Streu” meaning “wind” or “carbonization” and “Werk” meaning “plant” or “facility”, and the structure was originally built to deliver pressurized water to the surrounding area.
The original Stouwwerk was constructed in 1884 as part of a public works initiative to improve municipal
Architecturally the Stouwwerk is notable for its utilitarian design combined with decorative embossed panels that depict
In the 20th century, the Stouwwerk was upgraded with a diesel pump and later an electric motor,