Water Tower

Next to Wieluń Dąbrowa station stands an octagonal water tower from the 1920s—now defunct and deteriorating year on year.

Built with the railway line

The tower was constructed in 1925–1926 as part of the building of the railway line and Wieluń Dąbrowa station.

What it looks like

The building stands on an octagonal base in reinforced concrete construction and houses a tank with a capacity of 250 cubic metres. Originally it was topped with a pitched roof with a decorative spire, and the decoration included rustication, arched windows and sloping brackets and a cornice. During renovation in the 1960s or 1970s, the decorative elements were removed and the windows were bricked up into rectangular openings.

End of operation

The tower was taken out of service in 1998 and has been undergoing progressive deterioration since. The building is listed in the municipal heritage register, with a recommendation for thorough renovation and the possibility of adaptation to a new function.

What's happening nearby

Polish Railways (Polskie Linie Kolejowe) remains the owner of the tower, while the neighbouring station building was taken over by the Wieluń municipality in 2012. After revitalisation, since 2018 it has served as a cultural centre.

Practical information

• Address: ulica Torowa, Dąbrowa (Wieluń Dąbrowa)
• Access: near Wieluń Dąbrowa railway station, on the opposite side of the tracks
• What to expect: a ruined industrial building viewed from outside, with no access to the interior