Saar Schwartzenberg Telecommunications and Observation Tower - 1956

 

SAAR (under French protectorate) issued on 6 May 1956 a 15 Fr postage stamp showing the Schwartzenberg telecommunications and observation tower on Schwartzenberg, Saarbrücken. Postmark originated from Hilbringen Über Merzig, (Saarland). 

The square - section tower was built in 1930 of reinforced concrete. The builder of the tower was undertaken by the St. Johann Beautification Society, and the design was drawn up by the Saarbrücken city architect at the time, Hermann Leiber. The foundation stone was laid on June 27, 1930, and the tower was inaugurated on October 12, 1930.

During World War II, the Schwarzenberg Tower was only slightly damaged, and damage portion was repaired in 1949.

Due to its height at 377 meters above sea level, the Schwarzenberg Tower has been used by several operators for radio purposes since the 1950s. Transmitters for police and fire brigade radio, VHF radio and mobile radio are currently installed on the top of the tower.

Source: Wikipedia