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Name of Object:

Istanbul water pipeline map

Location:

Istanbul, Turkey

Holding Institution:

Istanbul University, Nadir Eserler Kütüphanesi (Rare Books Library)

 About Ministry of Culture and Tourism (General Directorate for Cultural Heritage and Museums), Istanbul

Date of Object:

19th century

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Photograph

Provenance:

Istanbul

Description:

During the 19th century, new technologies radically transformed both travel and communications. The Cendere Hamidian Water Pump Station was built by Abdülhamid II in 1902. The station is located at an altitude of 34 metres above sea level. With its function, architectural design and mechanical equipment, the station is a unique reminder of Ottoman architecture. It pumped to Balmumcu and Beşiktaş – with water coming from 20 different pipes in Kağıthane, propelled by steam pump machines.

Citation of this web page:

"Istanbul water pipeline map" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;tr;118;en

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MWNF Working Number: TR2 114

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