Miniature water tower in Oederan: Local history kept alive!

Miniature water tower in Oederan: Local history kept alive!

Oederan, Deutschland - On June 19, 2025, a very special piece of local history came to life in Oederan: a detailed model of the historical water tower of Siebenlehn was inaugurated in the Miniaturpark Klein-Erzgebirge. This great idea came up during a class reunion by Rosemarie Walcha, who wanted to bring the water tower into the miniature park as a member of a support association. The Blick reports that the Wasserturm Siebenlehn e.V. Klein-Erzgebirge e.V.

The replica model impresses with a height of about 1.20 meters and is made of wood, which was refined with acrylic paints in living colors. Similar to the majestic original, which was built in 1912, the miniature model has characteristic features such as the striking dome with slate roof. The original of the water tower, with its approximately 40 meters high and the steel skeleton on eight pillars, has played an important role in water supply over the years.

water tower and its history

water towers are not only technical monuments, but also testify to the development of water supply in the 19th and 20th centuries. They ensured drinking water, body care, business and fire fighting. Historically, the Romans already use aqueducts for water distribution, which is in contrast to the later challenges of the industrial revolution, which therefore also led to an increased water requirement. In Germany, the first central water supply was set up in Hamburg in 1848, which led to the need for water towers in order to transport water into the higher floors of buildings and compensate for the pressure. This is another historical aspect that the Monuments

The model in Oederan was manufactured by a committed handicraft and painting group of the Klein-Erzgebirge e.V. The inauguration was celebrated by numerous supporters and guests of honor who paid tribute to the joint commitment. The Siebenlehner are also looking forward to their traditional water tower festival on August 30 and 31, in which not only celebrates the connection with their water tower, but also the upcoming presentation of a new model of the Augustusburg Castle for the "Night of the Little Mountains" on August 16. On the occasion of these events, the importance of the water tower and its history is further focused on.

For all interested parties there is also an inserzgebirge.de Exciting information about the water tower from Siebenlehn. The committed work of the association and the creative passion of those involved show that the past remains alive and will continue to be anchored in the memory of the population.

at a time when historical buildings are often forgotten, the project in Oederan is a shining example of how people are aware of their history and are actively alive.