Lower Tower

Lower Tower

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Lower Tower

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Location: Wetzikon, Hinwil, Zurich, Switzerland

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October 14, 2020

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The tower was built in 1880. However, the interior work with turbines was never completed, as the associated factory, for which the energy was intended, was not built.

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Georg Erdmann

April 2, 2021

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A 19th century installation for generating energy from hydropower for the textile industry. These resourceful Swiss entrepreneurs of the time ...

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Heloks

June 20, 2021

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It is always interesting to see how many old hydropower plants can be found in small ravines.

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Elevation 630 m

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