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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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Dortmund U-Tower, November 2011
The Dortmunder U, on my way to work, through the window from my train (S-Bahn). It's an impressiv building with a big video installation. In Dortmund nothing really is unique, exapt the U. Some more posts with the U here.


From Wikipedia: The Dortmund U-Tower is a brewery building in the city of Dortmund, Germany. It was the first skyscraper of Dortmund, built in 1926-1927. The high-rise Union Brewery used this building for the fermentation and storage of their products. In 1994 the brewery and all its surrounding buildings were closed and demolished, only the Dortmund U-Tower was spared due to having landmark status. In January 2008 the Dortmund U-Tower was decided to be redeveloped as a flagship project for the "Ruhr 2010 - Cultural Capital of Europe".
 
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9 comments:

RedPat said...

Cool shot with the pinks behind the big U!

VioletSky said...

I thought, at first, that the U was for U-Bahn.
It is a good idea to use it a slight show (I checked your other posts).

Anonymous said...

beautiful drive by shot.

Lesley said...

It certainly stands out!

Inger-M said...

In addition to a great sign, you also caught a fabulous sky!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Great landmark sign and beautiful sky too.

Pat said...

I like how the building is dark except for the top. Cool shot!

Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams said...

Such an interesting history behind this tower signage!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

What a great shot! looks sinister and ominous, something like out of movie about a futuristic dystopia!
Well-captured!