The historic Art Nouveau waterworks is closely linked to the history of the Frankfurt school camp Wegscheide. The water supply there has since been organized differently, so the future of the building is surrounded by some question marks. In any case, it is an impressive and listed building, and Mernese residents are also committed to preserving it.

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The Mernes Waterworks is an Art Nouveau industrial monument dating from 1913/14. Inside, machinery, motors, pumps, and tools from its construction period are still preserved, although they are no longer …

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Elevation 320 m

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