Saar Crane in Saarbrücken
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description
brief description:
the wooden crane flanking the Wilhelm Heinrich Bridge is a reconstruction of the historic Saar Crane (Alter Saarkran), built in 1761/62 according to plans by and under the supervision of the architect Friedrich-Joachim Stengel. From 1762 to 1865, the crane was used to load and unload ships. However, with the emergence of railway transport and the construction of a new port facility, little by little, the crane became less important. It decayed and disappeared from the city scape, almost unnoticed. During the construction of the urban motorway, the crane´s original foundations were unearthed and, financed by donations, the technical monument was finally reconstructed in 1989/90 in accordance with the original building plans
relevant filming facts
opening times:
accessible to the public all year round
usage:
technical monument, tourism
condition:
very good
layout:
octagonal
Background noise:
traffic noise coming from the A620 urban motorway which passes directly behind the Saar Crane
surroundings:
the A620 urban motorway passes right behind the Saar Crane, which is situated on the bank of the river Saar in the very heart of Saarbrücken. The Berliner Promenade is located on the opposite bank of the river
possible disturbing factors:
traffic noise coming from the urban motorway
Space restrictions:
exterior shots only
Time restrictions :
to be discussed
Catering:
the pedestrian zone can be reached in approx. 5 minutes on foot
accessibility
car:
the Saar Crane is located directly next to the A620 urban motorway at the Wilhelm-Heinrich-Brücke exit
train:
the closest train station is Saarbrücken Central Station
supply
sanitary facilities:
none
parking lot:
none
electricity supply:
none
water supply:
none