Spock (rhp)
might be a kiln ... high chimney is to get stronger breeze and thus better draft
Droopy
Where do you live? Never seen such a building. But if i was guessing I'd say sewage waste pump or maybe a air vent to reduce air locks. The tall pipe is to vent the odor high so it gets disbursed So the public doesn't smell the sewage odor.
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Possibly part of a waste water/sewage system. The pipe is to vent gases harmlessly. Do you hear a pump running inside?
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It looks like an old time local trash burner.