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Estonia’s Water Towers (Veetornid): Soviet-era Modernism and More!

Listed below are identified water towers (veetoenid) of Estonia. There are likely more than listed, but these are the ones found to date from resources across the internet. As additional information is collected, the list will be updated accordingly.

What quickly becomes apparent when researching water towers in Estonia, are the substantial Soviet-era water tower residences (veetorn-elamu). These formidable modernist buildings place a large storage water tank atop a multi-story residential high-rise. The veetorn-elamu are often the tallest building in the city/town where they were built. Examples from below include towers in Narva, Kuressaare, Paide, Vändra, Tabasalu, and Viljandi.

Source: ajapaik.ee Arsenal Veetorn (2027) – Sources: liven.ee

Putting an adaptive reuse twist on the mix of water tower and residences, the two images above show the historic 1914 Erika Street “Arsenal” Veetorn in Tallin, which is being converted from a water tower into a residential tower with added units atop the base structure. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

Peace/Rahu!

Translatations

  • Elamu = residential building
  • Nuia = club
  • Raudteejaama = railway station
  • Vana = old
  • Veetorn = water tower
  • Veetornid = water towers
  • Narva Veetorn-Elamu (1969): Narva ~ 47 m/154.2 feet
    • Soviet-era image of the Narva Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ajapaik.ee

    2. “Bekker” Kopli Veetorn (1914): Tallinn = 42 m/137.8 feet

    3. Kuressaare Veetorn-Elamu (1960s): Saaremaa Island ~ 41 m/134.5 feet

    Kuressaare Veetorn-Elamu – Source: en.wikipedia.org

    4. Paide Veetorn-Elamu (1978): Paide ~ 40 m/131.2 feet

    Paide Veetorn-Elamu – Source: jarvateataja.postimees.ee

    5. Erika Street “Arsenal” Veetorn (1914): Tallinn – being converted and elevated to provide residences = 37.8 m/124 feet

    6. Karksi-Nuia Veetorn (1994): Karksi-Nuia = 35 m/114.8 feet

    Karksi-Nuia Veetorn – Source: ebers.se

    7. Tõnismägi Veetorn (1882): Tallinn = 33.8 m/110.9 feet

    8. Proposed Veetorn: Tallinn = 33 m/108.3 feet

    Proposed Veetorn in Tallinn – Source: news.err.ee

    9. Viljandi Vana Veetorn (1911): Viljandi = 30 m/98.4 feet

    10. Vändra Veetorn-Elamu (1975): Vändra ~ 30 m/98.4 feet

    Vändra Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ristofoto.com

    11. Kana Veetorn: Pärnu = 24 m/78.7 feet

    12. Tõrma/Rakvere Veetorn: Rakvere = 22 m/72.2 feet

    13. Raudteejaama Veetorn (1870): Aegviidu = 20 m/65.6 feet

    Source: instagram.com

    14. Risti Veetorn (1905): Risti = 18 m/59.1 feet

    15. Lasva Vana Veetorn: Lasva = 12 m/39.4 feet – now an art gallery

    Need more information:

    • Abja-Paluoja Veetorn
    • Antsla Veetorn (1889?)
    • Aseri Veetorn
    • Ellamaa Veetorn
    • Elva Veetorn
    • Haapsalu Veetorn
    • Harju Maakond Veetorn
    • Harku Veetorn
    • Jõhvi Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Keila
    • Kiviõli Veetorn
    • Kohtla-Järve Veetorn
    • Kukruse Veetorn
    • Maardu Veetorn
    • Mingi Veetorn
    • Mustvee Veetorn
    • Kreenholm Veetorn: Narva
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Narva
    • Nõo Veetorn
    • Patika Veetorn
    • Peeterristi (Vaivara) Veetorn
    • Põlva Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Püssi
    • Raasiku Veetorn
    • Sindi Veetorn
    • Suure-Jaani Veetorn
    • Suurpea 1 Veetorn
    • Tabasalu Veetorn-Elamu (1981): Tabasalu
    Tabasalu Veetorn-Elamu – Source: ristofoto.com
    • Tagadi Veetorn
    • Estonian Maritime Academy: Tallinn
    • Kristiine Katlamaja and Tonismagi Veetorn (1882): Tallinn
    • Laevastiku Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Luther Plywood and Furniture Factory: Tallinn
    • Noblessner Shipyard Veetorn (1915): Tallinn
    Noblessner Shipyard Veetorn – Source: journals.sagepub.com
    • Rocca al Mare Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Seewaldi Hospital Veetorn (1903): Tallinn
    • Tallinn-Väike Raudteejaama Veetorn (1901): Tallinn
    • Telliski Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Ülemiste “Dvigateli” Veetorn: Tallinn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Tamsalu
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Tapa
    • Raadi Manor Veetorn: Tartu – now a museum
    • Tartu Brewery Veetorn
    • Tatari Veetorn
    • Toila Veetorn
    • Türi Raudteejaama Veetorn: Türi
    • Vasalemma Veetorn
    • Raudteejaama Veetorn: Viljandi
    • Jakobsoni 3 Veetorn-Elamu: Viljandi

    Jakobsoni 3 Veetorn-Elamu – Source: Facebook.com

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