About the Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse)
The Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (桐生市立西公民館機械室（旧水道倉庫）) is a former waterworks storehouse completed in 1932 in Eiraku-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on November 5, 1997. It adjoins the main building on the north (Kiryu City).
It is recorded as two-storey reinforced concrete with a building area of 60 square metres (Kiryu City); owned by Kiryu City. Kiryu's water supply began in April 1932, and this building was registered as one of the city's twelve waterworks facilities (Kiryu City).
Why It Was Registered
The Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse) was registered as a building that contributes to the historic landscape of the country. Kiryu City describes it as a storehouse that looks like a traditional earthen kura yet is built of reinforced concrete, standing out among the city's otherwise fashionable waterworks buildings.
What to Look For
The machine room presents the outward look of a traditional kura, but its structure is reinforced concrete (Kiryu City).
It now houses the community centre's electrical equipment and serves as a store (Kiryu City); the beams can be seen inside.
Using the Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse)
The buildings are in use as the Kiryu City Nishi Community Center; check the city's facility guide for opening details. The address is 2-16 Eiraku-cho, Kiryu City (Kiryu City).
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Q&A
- When was the Nishi Community Center Machine Room built?
- In 1932, as a waterworks storehouse (Kiryu City).
- What is distinctive about the Nishi Community Center Machine Room?
- It looks like an earthen kura but is reinforced concrete (Kiryu City).
- How is the Nishi Community Center Machine Room used today?
- As a plant room and store for the community centre (Kiryu City).
- When was the Nishi Community Center Machine Room registered?
- On November 5, 1997.
- Can you visit the Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse)?
- It is in use as the Nishi Community Center; check the city facility guide.
Basic Information
| Name | Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse) (桐生市立西公民館機械室（旧水道倉庫）) |
|---|---|
| Location | 2-16 Eiraku-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 1997/11/5 (Heisei 9) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Two-storey reinforced concrete with a building area of 60 square metres (Kiryu City) |
| Owner | Kiryu City |
| Public Access | In use as a community centre |
References
- Kiryu City Nishi Community Center Machine Room (former Waterworks Storehouse) (Kiryu City)
- https://www.city.kiryu.lg.jp/kankou/bunkazai/1010700/kunitouroku/1002009.html
- Kiryu waterworks facilities (12) (Kiryu City)
- https://www.city.kiryu.lg.jp/kankou/bunkazai/1010700/kunitouroku/1002008.html
Last verified: 2026.10.08
