Újpest Water Tower

The Újpest Water Tower (Hungarian: Újpesti víztorony) is one of many water towers in Budapest.

Újpest Water Tower
General information
Type	Water tower
Architectural style	Art Nouveau
Location	Újpest, Budapest, Hungary
Construction started	1911
Completed	1912
Client	Magyar Vízmű Részvénytársaság
Height	27 m (89 ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Győző Mihailich, Ödön Dümmerling
Architecture firm	Compagnie Générále des Conduites d' Eau Liége Belgique

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.

References

• Ungváry, K.; Lukacs, J.; Löb, L. (2005). The Siege of Budapest: One Hundred Days in World War II. Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-10468-4. Retrieved 2021-05-03.