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Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Ruins of the Langer Emil Chimney

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Location: Mechernich, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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October 6, 2016

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Built in 1885, Lange Emil was Europe's tallest in Europe at 134.6 m. In 1961 he was blown up.

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July 23, 2019

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Anyone wanting to learn more about "Long Emil" and "Short Karl" should take a look here:

wisoveg.de/wisoveg/heimatkalender-eu/2004b/90emil.html

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February 16, 2025

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On the afternoon of October 27, 1961, the demolition of the chimneys was scheduled to take place. Many onlookers from near and far, along with a considerable contingent of press …

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