In 1848, the first preparatory work for the construction of the level house on the Elbe, consisting of field blocks, was carried out. In 1893 a water level clock was installed at the double level. This watch made it possible to measure even small water level fluctuations.

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Here, the water levels of the Elbe were measured earlier.

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