26 februari 2015

Water tower

Halfway the marked walking trail around Zuidlaren we crossed the premises of the former pychiatric institution ´Dennenoord´. The oldest buildings on this huge area of almost 91 hectare (about 225 acres) date from the end of the 19th century, and have been registered as cultural heritage since 2007.
The water tower that you see at the end of this lane was built in 1895 and provided the water for the people who lived at Dennenoord. It isn't in use anymore, but was rescued from demolition when it officially received the status of national monument. Besides a 'private' water tower, Dennenoord also had its own church.

8 opmerkingen:

  1. De naam herinner ik me inderdaad, een "rustige" omgeving.

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  2. I love a good view along a road bordered with trees - this is a lovely photo and it looks like a beautiful place!

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  3. That water is different from the ones I am used to seeing.

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  4. It's very pretty. I'm glad it was saved!

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  5. It doesn't seem a watertower.
    I like this view, it would be nice place to walk and spend time.

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