Photographically taken views of the Elberfeld Waterworks 1880

Description: Article detailsPhotographic views of the Elberfeld waterworks. Loesch, J. (photographer): Elberfeld, published by J. Loewenstein, (1880). 23x31cm. 4 photographic salt paper prints of the new Elberfeld waterworks mounted on cardboard, each typographically labeled on the cardboard. Add. in a damaged original paperback folder with cover title. Language: German Order number: 150612 Remarks: *Extraordinarily rare publication (no copy can be found in the KVK worldwide). Enclosed is a handwritten letter from the mayor of Elberfeld to "Your Well-Born" with the donation note "to be presented with 4 photographically taken views of the Elberfeld waterworks". - Due to the industrial boom, Elberfeld experienced rapid population growth in the late 19th century with increasing water supply problems. The city of Elberfeld finally acquired a 3.5 hectare site in a Benrath bend in the Rhine. The wells were dug in 1877 and an 1,100 hp steam engine was built for the pumping station, which helped overcome the 180 meter difference in height to the Bolthausen water tank in Vohwinkel. On the 15th The ceremonial inauguration by Mayor Adolf Hermann Jaeger finally took place in October 1879. - Apparently the city had this publication produced in a small edition the following year with 4 original photo prints, which were then presented by the city to a few personalities. - The 4 photo prints are in good condition (with slight browning from age), the original paperback wing folder is stained on the outside and rubbed with tears and tears. VAT)Free shipping within GermanyMore imagesTaken with whBOOKItem posted with the w+h GmbH eBay service Data and images powered by Book friend (2024-06-13)Elberfeld, published by J. Loewenstein, (1880). 23x31cm. 4 photographic salt paper prints of the new Elberfeld waterworks mounted on cardboard, each typographically labeled on the cardboard. Add. in a damaged original paperback folder with cover title. Language: GermanOrder number: 150612Remarks: *Extraordinarily rare publication (no copy can be found in the KVK worldwide). Enclosed is a handwritten letter from the mayor of Elberfeld to "Your Well-Born" with the donation note "to be presented with 4 photographically taken views of the Elberfeld waterworks". - Due to the industrial boom, Elberfeld experienced rapid population growth in the late 19th century with increasing water supply problems. The city of Elberfeld finally acquired a 3.5 hectare site in a Benrath bend in the Rhine. The we

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